SKYHAVEN Residence, Ghouma, Lebanon by BLANKPAGE Architects

Read more: BLANKPAGE Architects: Situated on a spectacular hilltop in the Batroun region, the site overlooks a lush green valley with vistas towards the sea. Programmatically, the project consists of two houses within one envelope: one for the client and another for his parents. In light of the topography and the scenic context, the house is envisioned as a “balcony/belvedere“ in nature. Plan-wise, the house espouses the contours of the topography with an arc shape that embraces the full range of the panorama. To reduce the impact of excavation and retaining walls on such a steep site, the project consists of two floors projecting from the cliff by means of concrete corbels. The lower disk, more solid, accommodates the bedrooms of both houses separated/connected by a meditation room referencing Japanese architecture with a raised wooden platform surrounded by greenery on three sides. On top of