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Beirut Souks & Gold Souk, Beirut Central District

Beirut, Lebanon

Project Type(s):  Mixed-Use

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Complete construction of the new Souks of Beirut, including Souk AI-Tawileh, Souk AI-Jamil, Souk Ayass, Souk AI-Arwam, Trablous and Fakhry Bey Streets, AI-Ajami Square and the Gold Souks. Works performed include the construction of up to five-story buildings within a ten-block area with a total built-up area of 77,000 m², and semi-covered basalt paved pedestrian streets containing retail and commercial spaces grouped under various blocks. Works included all concrete and civil works, all electro-mechanical works including MV substation and switchgears, generators, conveying systems, fire detection, EPABX system, building management system, integrated security system, chillers, HVAC, drainage and fire-fighting (CO² system), all finishing works including all stone cladding, decorative bronze works, brick roofing system, and all landscaping and hardscaping works.

Status: Completed 2010

Employer:

The Lebanese Company for the Development and Reconstruction of Beirut Central District S.A.L. (SOLIDERE)

Consultants:

Raphael Moneo Architects

Kevin Dash Architects

Samir Khairallah & Partners

Socotec Liban S.A.R.L