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“Beirut Terrace” Is The Capital’s Latest Bold Architectural Landmark

July 22, 2010 · Mustapha Hamoui

Herzog & de meuron:

the concept behind ‘beirut terraces’ offers a revival of the urban lifestyle integrating indoor and outdoor living spaces. the residential tower provides the platform for a vertical village where community living and sustainability are key design features. the light and dynamic form of the building stands out to differentiate itself from neighboring towers.

Looks nice, but I find it very flimsy. I wonder if it can survive an earthquake.

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