Three times

3Beirut is a new development by Foster + Partners in Lebanon, which hopes to promote urban renewal in the capital.

Informed by the city’s site and culture, Foster + Partners’ first development in Lebanon incorporates housing, retail and residential initiatives in the capital Beirut.

3Beirut is a mixed-use tower that works to help the city achieve renewal through tourism, commerce, retail and entertainment. It’s the first green-roofed tower in the city and has prioritised the public realm and accessible green space. It has also been designed around existing pedestrian networks that connect the historic city centre to the Mediterranean Sea.

Shops, cafes, restaurants, a gym, an art gallery and public garden help to liven up the tightly built-up area. The highly functional interiors make use of passive design strategies for natural lighting and ventilation.