AC15 SEP Art Zaha Hadid Beirut Souks Renders

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  • Designed by Zaha Hadid and her team at Zaha Hadid Architects, the commercial building is part of the North Souks area of the development in downtown Beirut. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
    Designed by Zaha Hadid and her team at Zaha Hadid Architects, the commercial building is part of the North Souks area of the development in downtown Beirut. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
  • The design responds to the renovated Khan Antoun Bey square, which serves as its entrance area. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
    The design responds to the renovated Khan Antoun Bey square, which serves as its entrance area. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
  • The building’s exterior features an asymmetrical mesh-like pattern that accentuates the appearance of the structure’s fluidity. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
    The building’s exterior features an asymmetrical mesh-like pattern that accentuates the appearance of the structure’s fluidity. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
  • The finished design responds to the structure’s site and surroundings, specifically the historic area of Khan Antoun Bey, a former caravanserai, or rest stop for traders. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
    The finished design responds to the structure’s site and surroundings, specifically the historic area of Khan Antoun Bey, a former caravanserai, or rest stop for traders. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
  • Inside, an atrium brings in natural light and circulation to the space. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
    Inside, an atrium brings in natural light and circulation to the space. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
  • Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
    Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
  • Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
    Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
  • Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
    Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
  • Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
    Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects