Baabdat Residence / L.E.FT

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The Baabdat Residence is an inversion design of the traditional agricultural terracing. This results in spectacular 180 degree views out to the mountains beyond, and a camouflaged home from above. More drawings following the break.

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Architects: L.E.FT Location: Baabdat, Lebanon Team: Daniel Colvard, Makram el Kadi, Ziad Jamaleddine, Mahdi Sabbagh, Karie Titus, Karine Yassine Client: P.Baadarani Project Area: 500 sqm Renderings: Courtesy of L.E.FT

The program for the home consists of garage, library, kitchen, dining and living space, and multiple bedrooms.

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The roof sweep transforms the house from one floor to two floors.  Constructed terracotta fins interlaced with greenery suggest the merging of architecture and landscape.  A roundabout drop off is incorporated within its circular form.

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Cite: Kelly Minner. "Baabdat Residence / L.E.FT" 05 Dec 2010. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/91967/baabdat-residence-l-e-ft> ISSN 0719-8884

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