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Building: Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs

Location: Beirut, Lebanon

Address: VFXH+XWG, Beirut, Lebanon

Construction date: 2006-2014

Client: American University of Beirut

Square footage: 3000 square feet

Number of Floors: 6

Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects

Structural Engineer: Rafik El Khoury & Partners

Construction Firm: Kettaneh Construction & Contracting

Acoustic Consultant: Rafik El Khoury & Partners

Mechanical Engineering: ZEF London, DD stage, Rabih. Rafik El Khoury & Partners

Electrical Engineering: Rafik El Khoury & Partners

Building Use: Provides a space for exchange of ideas, as well as develops policy research in the Arab region.

AE Interests: Includes a 2-story, 21 meter long cantilever. Cantilever creates a covered courtyard as well as reduces the footprint of the building to avoid blocking walking paths. Integrated with old cypress and ficus trees around the site. High efficiency active systems and recycled water technologies minimize buildings environmental impact.

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