Beruit 1920-1940 Domestic Architecture Between Tradition and Modernity

by Robert Saliba

This book investigates the early Westernization of Beirut's domestic architecture from the late nineteenth century to the end of world war II, emphasizing the development of the central-hall buildings from a suburban house to an urban apartment model.

Genres: Architecture

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Saiid Abdul Baqi · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent reference to Lebanese "Mandate" architecture that is often unmentioned and forgotten. Dr. Saliba sheds light on beautiful architecture in a small but critical interval of time in Lebanon's history.