2. CONTENTS
URBAN LANDSCAPE PROJECTS and PUBLIC PARKS
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR MAINTENANCE
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT
COMPETITION WINNING PROJECTS
ACADEMIC LANDSCAPE PROJECTS
INSTITUTIONAL LANDSCAPE PROJECTS
PROFILE
4. Since 1996, “Salameh Architects” has provided landscape needs to Lebanon and the Middle East. Our goal is to please our customers with the highest quality of
work with our designs and knowledge.
We are professional architects, landscape architects and planners with a wide experience in research, planning, design and management of architectural, urban
landscape and landscape projects. We have been involved for the past years in planning and designing environmental, eco-management projects of outdoor
spaces for universities, public parks, academic, corporate, institutional, and residential projects.
Our skills are combined with related disciplines to create memorable environments. Our Philosophy strives to simple and sustainable design that responds in
innovative ways to the unique characters of each site from its historical, cultural, natural and environmental processes. This philosophy is combined with a clear
understanding of costs, current construction techniques, and scheduling, with an all-important emphasis on the clients’ needs and goals. Our work embodies a
commitment to civic vitality and creative solutions that meld cultural desires, functional needs and site.
In the last ten years, Salameh Architects has received two national awards and is the client representative and consultant to the Facilities Planning and Design
Unit (FPDU) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) since 2001.
We designed, supervised many private landscape projects in Lebanon and abroad (Riyadh and Algeria); as well as many public, urban , commercial &
educational projects such as outdoor green spaces & Landscape guidelines of Antonine school & convent (Ghazir),public parc at Rihane, garden of Wardieh
Church, West Hall AUB landscape project, CCECS local (AUB), Apartment 102CE (AUB), Amical garden (USJ), etc…
GEORGE SALAMEH: Principal Founder
(Offering 26 years of experience).
Diplomas:
•1973, D.E.S. in Architecture, I.N.B.A.,
(Lebanese University-Institut libanaise des Beaux-
Arts).
•Oct. 1999 - July 2001, D.E.S.S in landscaping,
(Lebanese University-I.N.B.A., Furn-El-Chebak)
“Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures et Spécialisées en
Architecture des Jardins.”
George Salameh became a practicing landscaper
since 1985 and he is one of the leading landscape
pioneers in Lebanon. He worked in France, Gulf
and KSA.
JAD SALAMEH: Founding Partner
(Offering 12 years of experience).
Diplomas:
Jad Salameh is an Architect and landscape
designer. He has Graduated from the
“Académie Libanaise des Beaux Arts”
(ALBA). He taught at the American University
of Beirut (AUB) and ALBA and has been in a
jury committee for several competitions. He
has won two competitions in Architecture and
landscaping. Presently he is consulting for the
Facilities Planning and Design Unit (American
University of Beirut).
•1998, D.E.S. in Architecture, ALBA.,
•Oct. 1999 - July 2001, D.E.S.S in
landscaping,
(Lebanese University-I.N.B.A., Furn-El-
Chebak)
“Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures et
Spécialisées en Architecture des Jardins.”
6. Description: The 61000m2 were
divided into 28 individual lots to
receive two floors villa with its
private outdoor space. In addition
to the main roads and public
garden, pedestrian passages with
piazza were created to give the
project the aspect of a traditional
Lebanese village. The design
included all needed aspect from
the construction material and
planting palette, urban furniture
and signage.
Ajial – Urban Landscape Project -Rmeil – Lebanon.
Service(s) Provided: Design
,Tender drawings & Supervision.
Area: 61000m2.
Client: Mr. Nabil Lteif.
Year : 1999.
8. Description: The design tackles
the private outdoor space for the
women's dorms. The site is
congested with old existing trees
that were preserved. The aim was
to create inviting seating areas by
colorful plants to make the space
livable.
Service(s) Provided: Design.
Area: 1150m2.
Client: American University of
Beirut.
Year: 1996.
New the Women’s Dormitories - Academic Landscape project – Beirut –Lebanon.
9. Description: Located in an urban
site surrounded by high buildings.
The design intended to respond to
the campus needs for outdoor
spaces .
Service(s) Provided: Design.
Area: 450m2..
Client: Saint Joseph University
(Huvelin).
Year Completed: 2008.
St Joseph University (USJ)- Amical garden-Academic project - Beirut – Lebanon.
11. Description: Set in a rural area
not far from Beirut. The design of
the softscape in its forms
reflected the character of the
architecture. The rich planting
palette combined between the
formal and natural aspect of the
design.
Service(s) Provided: Design of
softscape and execution.
Client: Belle Vue Hospital
Year Completed: 2009
Belle Vue Hospital- Institutional Landscape project - Mansourieh – Lebanon.
13. Description: The residential
complex is situated on the
Lebanese cost. The architecture is
designed by SKP. The landscape
design tackled two major points.
The private outdoor areas related
to each building and the common
areas such as the children
playground and parking spaces.
The main goal was to set an
equilibrium between the built and
the green areas.
Tabarja Housing –Residential Landscape Project – Tabarja – Lebanon.
Service(s) Provided: Landscape
Design. Area: 14400m2.
Client: Samir Khairallah &
Partners (SKP).
Year: 1996
14. Description: Set in the Mountains
at an altitude of 800 meters, the
Maalouf Residence afforded a
unique opportunity to apply a
Green roof strategy. Using the
top roof of the basement parking
and indoor swimming pool
allowed to extend the outdoor
green spaces creating an elevated
oasis. The configuration of the
hillside allowed a series of
terraces used as fruit gardens thus
elimination the need for handrail
or guardrails and thus allowing
for unobstructed views of the
spectacular surrounding
mountains.
Maalouf Residence - Residential Landscape project - Mansourieh - Lebanon
Service(s) Provided: Landscape
Design, tender documents and
Execution. Area: 4500m2.
Year Completed: 1996.
Client: Mr. Elie Maalouf.
17. Description: Set on the mountain
ridge at an altitude of 900
meters, the Samaha Residence
afforded a unique scenery. The
configuration of the hillside
allowed a series of terraces used
as fruit gardens, swimming pool,
seating areas…thus allowing for
unobstructed views of the
spectacular surrounding
mountains.
Samaha residence - Residential Landscape project – Bhorsaf - Lebanon
Service(s) Provided: Landscape
Design, tender documents and
Execution. Area: 950m2.
Client: Mr. Georges Samaha.
Year Completed: 2009.
21. SUMMARY:
The village of Rihane is situated in South Lebanon at 20 km from Saida and 17 km from Jezzine.
As most of the villages in the south it is still suffering from the Israeli invasion and occupation. In fact it was one of the most important bases of the Israeli army due to its
strategic location on the ridge of the mountain.
After the retreat of the Israeli army, rehabilitation and construction of the villages started but unfortunately a strategic town planning was missing.
Therefore Rihane municipality anticipated the problem by launching a competition for a public garden in collaboration with the Order of the Engineers and Architects of Beirut
In parallel the law of construction was reviewed and applied in the village. The proposed design won the first prize and is implemented by the municipality.
The concept of the proposed project is to enhance the village in three dimensions:
•Esthetically/Architecturally
•Economically
•Socially
The area of the study is equal to 9325m² divided as follows:
•Public garden = 6600 m²
•Hussayniya garden = 800 m²
•Mosque area = 1925 m²
In conclusion the aim of the proposal is to create a garden which is part of the village and vice-versa. Therefore the idea could not be implemented without enhancing the
surrounding of the site. Therefore the study is not limited to the site but it is extended to the Hussayniya garden and Mosque area. Extending the project to the mentioned above
areas will stimulate people to visit the garden that will be acting as a landmark. The role of the extension is to integrate the concept in its surrounding.
However each zone in the garden is influenced by proposed features which are related somehow to the main idea which is the Lebanese village and habitat.
Therefore there was the idea to create the kiosk zone which simulates a small village with its gathering place “SAHA”.
The water features reminds us of the fountains found in Lebanese villages. Rihane is well known for its grotto and fountains.
Native plants such as pine trees, Oak, Cercis, Salix, rosemary, lavender, are proposed to teach people on Lebanese flora and in parallel the sustainability issue is taken into
consideration.
The new public space will act as a landmark for Rihane and the nearby villages. It will contribute in enhancing and reviving the area by encouraging social and economical
activities.
We hope that this project reflects the aim, the role and objectives of constructive public spaces which provide several services to the community.
Rihane public garden-A place for meeting & activities-First prize winner-Rihane – 2002
23. CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE & CONSULTANT FOR THE FACILITIES PLANNING
AND DESIGN UNIT (FPDU) AT THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT (AUB)
24. SUMMARY:
The American University of Beirut (AUB) covers an area of 246,460 m2 and includes 64 buildings.
In an attempt to set a comprehensive strategy for the development and upgrade of its Campus and its different building facilities, the AUB completed several studies that have
set the parameters for the development of the campus over a period of up to 20 years and created the FPDU department to follow-up and implement the strategy. Thus two
master plans are elaborated:
•The Campus Master Plan (CMP) developed in 2002
•An ongoing Master Plan Study for the medical Center
• The campus includes three characters:
• The Upper Campus (Old campus that was built in 1866) and is known for it’s historical buildings and formal landscape
• The Middle Campus known for its natural and diverse landscape
• The Lower Campus is developed in the 1940s
The American University of Beirut (AUB) is an institution of higher learning founded to provide excellence in education, to participate in the advancement of knowledge
through research, and to serve the peoples of the Middle East and beyond. Chartered in New York State in 1863, the university bases its educational philosophy, standards,
and practices on the American liberal arts model of higher education. The university believes deeply in and encourages freedom of thought and expression and seeks to foster
tolerance and respect for diversity and dialogue. Graduates will be individuals committed to creative and critical thinking, life-long learning, personal integrity and civic
responsibility, and leadership.
Jad Salameh is enrolled as a consultant to FPDU since it was created in 2002 and has been responsible on all landscape (Hardscape and Softscape) and signage projects at AUB
and AUBMC in addition to providing assistance in capital project. Our work portfolio for the AUB and AUBMC exceeds on e hundred (100 )projects including a research on
Fairchild Botanical Garden in Miami. We are proud to say that we are the pioneers in developing the sustainable academic landscape in the middle east.
The services provided to AUB are but not limited to:
•Design, tender documents, contract administration and project management
•Design guidelines, coordination and follow-up as Client representative
•Landscape consultancy
•Preservation of the existing landscape and outdoor spaces by continuous research and studies in collaboration with the academic community
•Master Plan follow-up
•Architecture and signage consultancy
25. Description: The CHSC , Green
Field and Corniche Frontage was
initiated as a competition in 2002
and was won by Vincent James
Associates Architects (VJAA).
The landscape design is done by
HargreavesAssociates. Great
efforts were done to transplant
and protect existing mature trees
on site. Native vegetation were
selected in the design. The project
won the AIA award in 2008 for
best executed design,
sustainability and landscape.
Service(s) Provided: Landscape
design follow-up, Client
representative, supervision. Area:
32000m2.
Client: AUB.
Year Completed: 2007.
Charles Hostler Student Center-American University of Beirut - Lebanon.
28. Description: Machado & Silvetti
Associates won the competition
with Richard Burck Associates.
The landscape firm. The project
communicated to its surrounding
by piazzas and openings through
the building. The plantation
palette has the Mediterranean
character.
Service(s) Provided: Landscape
design follow-up, Client
representative, supervision. Area:
7280m2.
Client: AUB.
Year Completed: 2005.
Olayan School of Business-American University of Beirut – Lebanon.
29. Description: AUBMC is
enhancing the medical center. The
courtyard is an urban space
caught between the ED entrance
(which is newly renovated) and
the Hospital entrance. The
landscape design is done by
BawaderArchitects. The
concept was to create a green
inviting and relaxing space for
the visitors.
Service(s) Provided: Landscape
design follow-up, Client
representative, supervision. Area:
536m2.
Client: AUBMC.
Year Completed: 2005.
ED Courtyard - American University of Beirut Medical Center - Lebanon
30. Description: In the process of the
2020 Master plan vision AUBMC
takes a leader role to enhance its
premises. Thus the project was
designed as a pilot example for
all upcoming projects for street
renovation. The design includes
hardscape, street and way finding
signage, and plantation.
Service(s) Provided: Landscape
design, Tender documents &
supervision. Area: 2400m2.
Client: AUB.
Year: 2013.
Maamari Street Urban landscape - American University of Beirut – Lebanon.
32. Description: Waves is a well-
known water park in the GCC
and specially in Lebanon. It’s one
of the pioneer projects in the
region as well in Lebanon. Our
office has been providing
landscape consultancy and
maintenance guidelines since it’s
opening.
Service (s) provided: Landscape
follow-up and maintenance
guidelines.
Client: Waves (Aqua park)
WAVES - Water Park-Landscape project- Ain Saadeh
