venus, mars and uranus
beirut, lebanon
2017

Venus, Mars, and Uranus Towers mark a departure from conventional orthogonal planning within Beirut's downtown urban grid. Designed over an unfinished existing structure, this residential tower complex deviates from the traditional square building block, opting for organic forms that establish a new design identity for towers in the city.

Bridges on the upper floors appear as floating elements, connecting the towers and housing shared amenities, while the ground floor functions as commercial space integrated with the public sphere. Above, apartments offer varied floor plans that open to diverse views.

Following the curvature of the towers, white balconies lined with planters along their edges give the façade a distinct repetitive rhythm with parametric variations. Glass panels wrap around the structural framework of each tower, providing 360-degree views made possible by the buildings' rounded volumes—visually connecting residents to downtown Beirut and the Mediterranean beyond.