Cut From Water’s Edge: The Stone Villas of Lebanon
“Between steep mountains and the Mediterranean Sea lies Lebanon, a country rich with history and culture. Today, stone houses can be found throughout Lebanon. Making use of limestone, granite, and various aggregates, these residences explore different relationships between mass and void. Crafted as rectilinear retreats with solid foundations, the houses open up the Lebanese landscape while providing secure spaces for living and relaxation. Whether designed with delicate stone screens or solid walls and envelopes, these buildings emerge from their surroundings as ordered, hierarchical volumes referencing place. The following collection examines Lebanon’s stone villas and their designs across the country. Varied in scale and context, the modern residences show how a common material can be used to create an uncommon and dynamic architecture for contemporary life.”
Plot 580 Bsous featured in Architizer, by Eric Baldwin
Cut from Water’s Edge: The stone Villas of Lebanon by Eric Baldwin
