Location: Byblos, Lebanon 

Client: Lebanese American University (LAU) 

Consultants: Associated Consulting Engineers (ACE)

 

Project Description

 

Detailed master planning, design, supervision and project management of a 37,500 sq meters main library and central administration building at the LAU Campus at Byblos.

 

Although modern and prestigious in character, this building was designed in such a way that it blends in its natural and built-up environment. It reflects the distinct architectural heritage of the region while, at the same time, acts as a distinctive landmark to the newly developing university campus.

 

The project included the following main components:

 

• 13,199 sq meters main library.
• 5,466 sq meters for campus central administration offices and support.
• 18,790 sq meters of underground car parking space.
• Independent entrances to the administration and library sections of the building.
• Prestigious entrance courtyard with landmark.

 

Consultancy Services

 

Conceptual and detailed Master planning, preliminary design of roads and circulation network, tendering, supervision and project management of Phase 1 implementation.