Modern Architecture From Lebanon

27/09/2026

The Holiday Inn Beirut, a modernist landmark rising above the city and the Mediterranean in late 1973.

20/09/2026

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Thank You L’Orient Le Jour, for this article and coverage.
Hamra was alive and will ever still remain, something must happen to boost its heart again.
L'Orient-Le Jour Raيanne Lance Aramouny Tarek Kawa Elie Aramouny Omar Harb

14/09/2026

11/09/2026

01/09/2026

A DAY EXPLORING HAMRA
Modernist Landmarks, Cinemas and Untold Stories

A mobile architectural conference where architecture, urban memory and pop culture come together.

Join us on Wednesday, September 16, for a journey through Hamra, exploring the architecture, cinemas and memorable landmarks that defined one of Beirut’s most vibrant districts.

We meet at District 7, Saifi, at 9:30 AM, where a bus will take us to Hamra.

The experience begins at 10:00 AM, leading us through Hamra’s iconic modernist buildings and legendary cinemas, before culminating in a surprise visit to one of the neighbourhood’s most memorable landmarks.

12:30 PM
Lunch break

1:00 PM
A conversation with architect Omar Harb, storyteller and researcher Tarek Kawa, and Elie Aramouny, revisiting Hamra’s golden years through architecture, cinema, music and pop culture, while asking:

Has Beirut lost its beauty, or has it simply moved with the times?

Tickets: $50
Reserve through Ihjoz or contact District 7 on +961 81 233 144.

Come walk through the Hamra we remember, discover the Hamra we may have overlooked, and listen to the stories hiding behind its façades.

Places are limited. Book your spot.

09/07/2026

THE BEIRUT NARRATIVE & ELIE ARAMOUNY PRESENT:

A Day Exploring Beirut’s Heritage, Architecture & Untold Stories

Saturday, July 25

Step beyond the guidebooks and experience Beirut through the eyes of those who know it best. Join us for a unique day dedicated to architecture, heritage and the stories that have shaped Lebanon’s capital.

10:00 AM

Meeting Point: District 7, Saifi

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Beirut

Led by architect Omar Harb, discover Beirut’s remarkable modernist architecture, hidden gems and the stories behind some of the city’s most significant buildings.

12:30 PM

Lunch at District 7

A chance to relax, exchange ideas and enjoy lunch with fellow architecture and heritage enthusiasts.

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Q&A with Architect Omar Harb

An engaging discussion exploring Beirut’s architectural legacy, its evolution through the decades and what the future may hold for the city’s built environment.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Conversation with Storyteller & Researcher Tarek Kawa

Discover another side of Beirut through untold stories, forgotten memories and a thought-provoking discussion on the city’s reconstruction and the price paid in its aftermath.

Tickets

US$40 per person

Places are limited. Advance booking is required.

Reserve your spot on 81233144 or Ihjoz

15/04/2026

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Was Intra Bank Down Town,
Now Banque de l’Habitat
Bank Street, Beirut Downtown, Lebanon

Architect: Assem Salam
Date: 1958

The second building after the one in Hamra, today the building is still there and renovated. The ownership been changed from Bank to Bank after the fall of Intra.