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| Architecural Digest International - 1979, Beirut. Sami el Khazen |
The curves and
geometric shapes of traditional Islamic interior architecture were used to
create a calm environment. He combined six small
rooms to a monumental living space and redivided it visually through the
placement of sculptures and the variation of floor levels. The result is a
large space that flows from one to the other without obvious interruption.
“Lighting must have as
many variations and possibilities as the changing mood of a beautiful woman.”
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| Architecural Digest International - 1979, Beirut. Sami el Khazen |
An architectural horizontal line lowers the eyeline, and contoured platforms echo the shape of the arches. A shimmering sculpture-curtain sets of the studio area from the dining area. In the background, the arrangement of cylindrical plastic modular elements and a colourful moucharaby bring proportion to the fifteen-foot-high vaulted ceiling.
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| Architecural Digest International - 1979, Beirut. Sami el Khazen |
Asymmetrically curved steps lead to the sitting area. The area itself is the centre of the progression of circles the second tier of the floor provides seating, while the rise of the third, serves as a backrest for the seating.
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| Architecural Digest International - 1979, Beirut. Sami el Khazen |
