Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
Designed by Zaha Hadid and her team at Zaha Hadid Architects, the commercial building is part of the North Souks area of the development in downtown Beirut. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
The design responds to the renovated Khan Antoun Bey square, which serves as its entrance area. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
The building’s exterior features an asymmetrical mesh-like pattern that accentuates the appearance of the structure’s fluidity. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
The finished design responds to the structure’s site and surroundings, specifically the historic area of Khan Antoun Bey, a former caravanserai, or rest stop for traders. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
Inside, an atrium brings in natural light and circulation to the space. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
Designed by Zaha Hadid and her team at Zaha Hadid Architects, the commercial building is part of the North Souks area of the development in downtown Beirut. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
The design responds to the renovated Khan Antoun Bey square, which serves as its entrance area. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
The building’s exterior features an asymmetrical mesh-like pattern that accentuates the appearance of the structure’s fluidity. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
The finished design responds to the structure’s site and surroundings, specifically the historic area of Khan Antoun Bey, a former caravanserai, or rest stop for traders. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
Inside, an atrium brings in natural light and circulation to the space. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
Render of the Beirut Souks Department Store, which was meant to open this year. Courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects
