Enterprises A.R. Hourie

Enterprises A.R. Hourie is a general contracting company committed to excellence.

Hourie

Restoration or rehabilitation projects bring sites or buildings back to their historic functions. Immersed in an environment steeped in history, Entreprises A.R. Hourie is proud of the key role it has played in bringing the vibrant heart of Beirut back to life in the aftermath of a 15-year-long (1975-1990) civil war and the devastating explosion of the port of Beirut in 2021.

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Restoration

The project involves the renovation of a boutique hotel in Gemmayzeh, Beirut, consisting of 8 floors, with 2 suites per floor. The total built-up area is around 1,450 m². The refit includes new curtain glass façades with full electro-mechanical, plumbing and finishes.

Beihouse Rooms, Beirut

The project consists of the complete transformation of the basement, ground floor and mezzanine of the former Empire Cinemas in Centre Sofil, with their two large cinema halls and two shops, into an upscale showroom for the Intermeuble furniture brand. The extensive renovation works over a total built-up area of 1,350 m² comprise demolition, structural strengthening, metal and steel structures, as well as high-end finishing works including glass partitioning, specialty flooring, intricate false ceiling works amongst others. Moreover, the project includes the addition of a kitchen, cafeteria, and restrooms with all their related electromechanical works.

Inter-Sofil Showroom, Achrafieh, Beirut

Renovation of Block D, levels 3 and 4, including civil, architectural and MEP works, and the construction of a new lift. Total area is around 1,750 m².

Renovation at Lebanese American University Medical Center, Rizk Hospital, Beirut

The scope of work covered complete civil, finishing and electromechanical works, including masonry, aluminum partitioning, kitchens, toilets and service utilities. The project featured an exposed-ceiling design requiring high-precision electromechanical installations, along with advanced security systems (CCTV, access control, fire alarm and firefighting systems) in line with United Nations standards. A specialized system consisting of Shatter Resistance Film (SRF) was installed on glass facades for anti-blast protection.

UNICEF New Premises, Beirut

The project involves the renovation of the Collège Protestant Français Montana Building, Phases 1, B1 & B2 at Dik El Mehdi, Matn, Lebanon. Scope of works includes all demolition works, masonry, plastering, waterproofing, tiling, false ceilings, painting, aluminum and glass façade, wood doors and electro-mechanical works.

Collège Protestant Français, Montana Building, Phases 1, B1 & B2, Dik El Mehdi, Matn

Construction of a new building for New Lebanese Army Naval Academy at Jounieh Naval Base, The project consists of a ground floor and 3 upper floors, with a total built-up area of 5,555 m². Scope of work includes the complete construction of this new turn-key building: earth reinforcement by piles, concrete works, finishes, electromechanical work and site landscaping. The building will house simulator spaces, workshops, offices, training rooms, classrooms, showers, sanitary areas, storage spaces and other services to best serve the training of officers and soldiers.

New Lebanese Army Naval Academy, Jounieh Naval Base

The project consists of renovating a partially demolished car park composed of a basement floor and a ground floor. Area is 2,400 m².


New Parking Holcom, Lot 460, Beirut

The project includes retrofitting the offices of the World Bank Group in Beirut, Lebanon to anti-seismic standards. Scope of works includes all finishes for 2 basements, ground floor, mezzanine and 6 floors. Built-up area is 5,500 m².

World Bank Group in Lebanon, New Offices, Beirut

The project consists of 1 basement, mezzanine, 2 floors, attic, mezzanine and top of roof. Built-up area around 4,200 m².


American University of Beirut, New School of Architecture and Design

Repair and rehabilitation of Lebanese National Library following Beirut Port blast of August 2020.


Lebanese National Library, Repair Works & Rehabilitation, Beirut

Repair and rehabilitation of Lot 392 Rmeil following Beirut Port blast of August 2020. The project consists of the rehabilitation of a historical, high-end, Gemmayzeh building with sandstone façades and interior Baghdadi-type ceilings.


Cochrane & Zammar Building, Repair Works & Rehabilitation, Rmeil, Beirut

Refurbishment of Merit, CMA-CGM Headquarters, Beirut Central District following Beirut Port blast of August 2020.


Merit, CMA-CGM Headquarters Refurbishment, Beirut

The project involves the extension of the Collège Protestant Français in Beirut and includes the construction of a 7-level building housing classes, a sports center, a swimming pool, a cafeteria, and staff housing, a parking lot spread over 3 basement levels, and the renovation and creation of external facilities, as well as all associated interior finishes.


Collège Protestant Français, Building Extension & Finishes, Beirut

The project consists of the refurbishing of a 6-story building on Hamra Street.

Refurbishing Lot 2323, Hamra, Beirut

Complete construction and renovation of the new National Library of Lebanon. Funding was donated by the State of Qatar. The trades of works are: concrete, masonry, plastering, metals, wood & plastics, thermal & moisture protection, doors & windows, finishes, specialties (louvers & vents, toilet and bath accessories, signs), parking control equipment, fire alarm, landscaping (soft and hardscape), electrical and mechanical works.

Lebanese National Library, Phases 1 and 2, Beirut

Reconstruction of 2 historical Lebanese houses with common basement substructures. Total built-up area is 5,000 m².

Mina El Hosn, Lot 1056, Beirut Central District

Renovation and repair of the façades of damaged buildings in 3 zones, 186 lots and water supply network.

Sabra 2, Restoration & Façade Repair Works, Beirut

8,000 m² of new underground storage facilities, 5,500 m² of renovation works of existing storage areas, rehabilitation and hardscaping of roof to receive trailer trucks and construction of various steel structures and steel awnings.

Transmed Warehouses 1, Choueifat

Repair of Faculty of Sciences Building damaged by war. Works included jacking up roof while damaged concrete columns were rebuilt.

Beirut Arab University, Faculty of Sciences Building Rehabilitation

Addition and renovation works, swimming pool and grounds. Construction of 460 new cabins.