Beit Feyrouz

Name(s): 
Marc Antoine Matta
University: 
University of Balamand
Name(s) of instructor(s): 
Kamel Abboud
Country: 
Lebanon
Brief About The Project: 

The house where Fayrouz lived, one of lebanon's most famous singers in Lebanon was preserved by decree of the municipality in 2010.
The decree stated the obligation to preserve the old house without taking into consideration the traditional courtyard typology to which the buildings belonged to and turn the house into a museum while in a residential area.
"Beit Feyrouz" will propose to restore the courtyard typology and open it as a public place. In addition to the demanded museum it will provide a library and an extension to the local conservatory in answer to the cultural need of the habit

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