Portfolio summary Out-8 2014

OUTSITESArchitecture & Landscape Design

Landscape projectsMobile: +961 3 731061– e-mail: [email protected] – website: www.salameoffice.com

CONTENTS

URBAN LANDSCAPE PROJECTS and PUBLIC PARKS

RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR MAINTENANCE

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT

COMPETITION WINNING PROJECTS

ACADEMIC LANDSCAPE PROJECTS

INSTITUTIONAL LANDSCAPE PROJECTS

PROFILE

PROFILE

Since 1996, “Salameh Architects” has provided landscape needs to Lebanon and the Middle East. Our goal is to please our customers with the highest quality of

work with our designs and knowledge.

We are professional architects, landscape architects and planners with a wide experience in research, planning, design and management of architectural, urban

landscape and landscape projects. We have been involved for the past years in planning and designing environmental, eco-management projects of outdoor

spaces for universities, public parks, academic, corporate, institutional, and residential projects.

Our skills are combined with related disciplines to create memorable environments. Our Philosophy strives to simple and sustainable design that responds in

innovative ways to the unique characters of each site from its historical, cultural, natural and environmental processes. This philosophy is combined with a clear

understanding of costs, current construction techniques, and scheduling, with an all-important emphasis on the clients’ needs and goals. Our work embodies a

commitment to civic vitality and creative solutions that meld cultural desires, functional needs and site.

In the last ten years, Salameh Architects has received two national awards and is the client representative and consultant to the Facilities Planning and Design

Unit (FPDU) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) since 2001.

We designed, supervised many private landscape projects in Lebanon and abroad (Riyadh and Algeria); as well as many public, urban , commercial &

educational projects such as outdoor green spaces & Landscape guidelines of Antonine school & convent (Ghazir),public parc at Rihane, garden of Wardieh

Church, West Hall AUB landscape project, CCECS local (AUB), Apartment 102CE (AUB), Amical garden (USJ), etc…

GEORGE SALAMEH: Principal Founder

(Offering 26 years of experience).

Diplomas:

•1973, D.E.S. in Architecture, I.N.B.A.,

(Lebanese University-Institut libanaise des Beaux-

Arts).

•Oct. 1999 - July 2001, D.E.S.S in landscaping,

(Lebanese University-I.N.B.A., Furn-El-Chebak)

“Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures et Spécialisées en

Architecture des Jardins.”

George Salameh became a practicing landscaper

since 1985 and he is one of the leading landscape

pioneers in Lebanon. He worked in France, Gulf

and KSA.

JAD SALAMEH: Founding Partner

(Offering 12 years of experience).

Diplomas:

Jad Salameh is an Architect and landscape

designer. He has Graduated from the

“Académie Libanaise des Beaux Arts”

(ALBA). He taught at the American University

of Beirut (AUB) and ALBA and has been in a

jury committee for several competitions. He

has won two competitions in Architecture and

landscaping. Presently he is consulting for the

Facilities Planning and Design Unit (American

University of Beirut).

•1998, D.E.S. in Architecture, ALBA.,

•Oct. 1999 - July 2001, D.E.S.S in

landscaping,

(Lebanese University-I.N.B.A., Furn-El-

Chebak)

“Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures et

Spécialisées en Architecture des Jardins.”

URBAN LANDSCAPE PROJECTS and PUBLIC PARKS

Description: The 61000m2 were

divided into 28 individual lots to

receive two floors villa with its

private outdoor space. In addition

to the main roads and public

garden, pedestrian passages with

piazza were created to give the

project the aspect of a traditional

Lebanese village. The design

included all needed aspect from

the construction material and

planting palette, urban furniture

and signage.

Ajial – Urban Landscape Project -Rmeil – Lebanon.

Service(s) Provided: Design

,Tender drawings & Supervision.

Area: 61000m2.

Client: Mr. Nabil Lteif.

Year : 1999.

ACADEMIC LANDSCAPE PROJECTS

Description: The design tackles

the private outdoor space for the

women's dorms. The site is

congested with old existing trees

that were preserved. The aim was

to create inviting seating areas by

colorful plants to make the space

livable.

Service(s) Provided: Design.

Area: 1150m2.

Client: American University of

Beirut.

Year: 1996.

New the Women’s Dormitories - Academic Landscape project – Beirut –Lebanon.

Description: Located in an urban site surrounded by high buildings. The design intended to respond to the campus needs for outdoor spaces .

Service(s) Provided: Design. Area: 450m2..

Client: Saint Joseph University

(Huvelin).

Year Completed: 2008.

St Joseph University (USJ)- Amical garden- Academic project - Beirut – Lebanon.

INSTITUTIONAL LANDSCAPE PROJECTS

Description: Set in a rural area

not far from Beirut. The design of

the softscape in its forms

reflected the character of the

architecture. The rich planting

palette combined between the

formal and natural aspect of the

design.

Service(s) Provided: Design of

softscape and execution.

Client: Belle Vue Hospital

Year Completed: 2009

Belle Vue Hospital- Institutional Landscape project - Mansourieh – Lebanon.

RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

Description: The residential

complex is situated on the

Lebanese cost. The architecture is

designed by SKP. The landscape

design tackled two major points.

The private outdoor areas related

to each building and the common

areas such as the children

playground and parking spaces.

The main goal was to set an

equilibrium between the built and

the green areas.

Tabarja Housing –Residential Landscape Project – Tabarja – Lebanon.

Service(s) Provided: Landscape

Design. Area: 14400m2.

Client: Samir Khairallah &

Partners (SKP).

Year: 1996

Description: Set in the Mountains at an altitude of 800 meters, the Maalouf Residence afforded a unique opportunity to apply a Green roof strategy. Using the top roof of the basement parking and indoor swimming pool allowed to extend the outdoor green spaces creating an elevated oasis. The configuration of the hillside allowed a series of terraces used as fruit gardens thus elimination the need for handrail or guardrails and thus allowing for unobstructed views of the spectacular surrounding mountains.

Maalouf Residence - Residential Landscape project - Mansourieh - Lebanon


Design, tender documents and

Execution. Area: 4500m2.


Client: Mr. Elie Maalouf.

Maalouf Residence - Residential Landscape project - Mansourieh – Lebanon.

Maalouf Residence - Residential Landscape project - Mansourieh – Lebanon.

Description: Set on the mountain

ridge at an altitude of 900

meters, the Samaha Residence

afforded a unique scenery. The

configuration of the hillside

allowed a series of terraces used

as fruit gardens, swimming pool,

seating areas…thus allowing for

unobstructed views of the

spectacular surrounding

mountains.

Samaha residence - Residential Landscape project – Bhorsaf - Lebanon


Design, tender documents and

Execution. Area: 950m2.

Client: Mr. Georges Samaha.


Samaha residence - Residential Landscape project – Bhorsaf - Lebanon

COMPETITION WINNING PROJECTS

Rihane public garden-A place for meeting & activities-First prize winner-Rihane – 2002

SUMMARY:

The village of Rihane is situated in South Lebanon at 20 km from Saida and 17 km from Jezzine.

As most of the villages in the south it is still suffering from the Israeli invasion and occupation. In fact it was one of the most important bases of the Israeli army due to its

strategic location on the ridge of the mountain.

After the retreat of the Israeli army, rehabilitation and construction of the villages started but unfortunately a strategic town planning was missing.

Therefore Rihane municipality anticipated the problem by launching a competition for a public garden in collaboration with the Order of the Engineers and Architects of Beirut

In parallel the law of construction was reviewed and applied in the village. The proposed design won the first prize and is implemented by the municipality.

The concept of the proposed project is to enhance the village in three dimensions:

•Esthetically/Architecturally

•Economically

•Socially

The area of the study is equal to 9325m² divided as follows:

•Public garden = 6600 m²

•Hussayniya garden = 800 m²

•Mosque area = 1925 m²

In conclusion the aim of the proposal is to create a garden which is part of the village and vice-versa. Therefore the idea could not be implemented without enhancing the

surrounding of the site. Therefore the study is not limited to the site but it is extended to the Hussayniya garden and Mosque area. Extending the project to the mentioned above

areas will stimulate people to visit the garden that will be acting as a landmark. The role of the extension is to integrate the concept in its surrounding.

However each zone in the garden is influenced by proposed features which are related somehow to the main idea which is the Lebanese village and habitat.

Therefore there was the idea to create the kiosk zone which simulates a small village with its gathering place “SAHA”.

The water features reminds us of the fountains found in Lebanese villages. Rihane is well known for its grotto and fountains.

Native plants such as pine trees, Oak, Cercis, Salix, rosemary, lavender, are proposed to teach people on Lebanese flora and in parallel the sustainability issue is taken into

consideration.

The new public space will act as a landmark for Rihane and the nearby villages. It will contribute in enhancing and reviving the area by encouraging social and economical

activities.

We hope that this project reflects the aim, the role and objectives of constructive public spaces which provide several services to the community.

Rihane public garden-A place for meeting & activities-First prize winner-Rihane – 2002

Habbouch residence-Habbouch- Lebanon - 2009

CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE & CONSULTANT FOR THE FACILITIES PLANNING

AND DESIGN UNIT (FPDU) AT THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT (AUB)

SUMMARY: The American University of Beirut (AUB) covers an area of 246,460 m2 and includes 64 buildings. In an attempt to set a comprehensive strategy for the development and upgrade of its Campus and its different building facilities, the AUB completed several studies that have set the parameters for the development of the campus over a period of up to 20 years and created the FPDU department to follow-up and implement the strategy. Thus two master plans are elaborated:

•The Campus Master Plan (CMP) developed in 2002 •An ongoing Master Plan Study for the medical Center

• The campus includes three characters: • The Upper Campus (Old campus that was built in 1866) and is known for it’s historical buildings and formal landscape • The Middle Campus known for its natural and diverse landscape • The Lower Campus is developed in the 1940s

The American University of Beirut (AUB) is an institution of higher learning founded to provide excellence in education, to participate in the advancement of knowledge through research, and to serve the peoples of the Middle East and beyond. Chartered in New York State in 1863, the university bases its educational philosophy, standards, and practices on the American liberal arts model of higher education. The university believes deeply in and encourages freedom of thought and expression and seeks to foster tolerance and respect for diversity and dialogue. Graduates will be individuals committed to creative and critical thinking, life-long learning, personal integrity and civic responsibility, and leadership. Jad Salameh is enrolled as a consultant to FPDU since it was created in 2002 and has been responsible on all landscape (Hardscape and Softscape) and signage projects at AUB and AUBMC in addition to providing assistance in capital project. Our work portfolio for the AUB and AUBMC exceeds on e hundred (100 )projects including a research on Fairchild Botanical Garden in Miami. We are proud to say that we are the pioneers in developing the sustainable academic landscape in the middle east. The services provided to AUB are but not limited to:

•Design, tender documents, contract administration and project management •Design guidelines, coordination and follow-up as Client representative •Landscape consultancy •Preservation of the existing landscape and outdoor spaces by continuous research and studies in collaboration with the academic community •Master Plan follow-up •Architecture and signage consultancy

Description: The CHSC , Green

Field and Corniche Frontage was

initiated as a competition in 2002

and was won by Vincent James

Associates Architects (VJAA).

The landscape design is done by

Hargreaves Associates. Great

efforts were done to transplant

and protect existing mature trees

on site. Native vegetation were

selected in the design. The project

won the AIA award in 2008 for

best executed design,

sustainability and landscape.

Service(s) Provided: Landscape design follow-up, Client representative, supervision. Area: 32000m2.

Client: AUB.


Charles Hostler Student Center-American University of Beirut - Lebanon.



Description: Machado & Silvetti

Associates won the competition

with Richard Burck Associates.

The landscape firm. The project

communicated to its surrounding

by piazzas and openings through

the building. The plantation

palette has the Mediterranean

character.


design follow-up, Client

representative, supervision. Area:

7280m2.

Client: AUB.


Olayan School of Business-American University of Beirut – Lebanon.

Description: AUBMC is

enhancing the medical center. The

courtyard is an urban space

caught between the ED entrance

(which is newly renovated) and

the Hospital entrance. The

landscape design is done by

Bawader Architects. The

concept was to create a green

inviting and relaxing space for

the visitors.

Service(s) Provided: Landscape design follow-up, Client representative, supervision. Area: 536m2.

Client: AUBMC.


ED Courtyard - American University of Beirut Medical Center - Lebanon

Description: In the process of the

2020 Master plan vision AUBMC

takes a leader role to enhance its

premises. Thus the project was

designed as a pilot example for

all upcoming projects for street

renovation. The design includes

hardscape, street and way finding

signage, and plantation.


design, Tender documents &

supervision. Area: 2400m2.

Client: AUB.

Year: 2013.

Maamari Street Urban landscape - American University of Beirut – Lebanon.

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR MAINTENANCE

Description: Waves is a well-

known water park in the GCC

and specially in Lebanon. It’s one

of the pioneer projects in the

region as well in Lebanon. Our

office has been providing

landscape consultancy and

maintenance guidelines since it’s

opening.

Service (s) provided: Landscape

follow-up and maintenance

guidelines.

Client: Waves (Aqua park)

WAVES - Water Park-Landscape project- Ain Saadeh

Documents

Portfolio summary Out-8 2014