Gazing up at the crane-like structure of Quasar Tower, one might think they’ve stumbled upon a shipyard. This residential building, designed by architect Bernard Khoury, stands as a unique tribute to Beirut’s history. Quasar Tower is positioned at the entrance to the city center, overlooking the historic port. The port itself was the heart of Beirut’s development. Khoury’s design cleverly incorporates elements reminiscent of the port’s industrial past. The most striking feature, of course, is the crane. It’s an iconic symbol of the port, and a representation of Beirut’s continuous evolution. The Quasar Tower’s design embraces an industrial aesthetic. This is reflected in everything from the building materials to the color scheme. Even the marketing materials, including brochures and digital presentations, showcase this industrial theme. Interestingly, during construction, Quasar Tower employed a unique approach to its construction site fence. Instead of a typical flat printed surface, the fence was a sheet of steel grating. This provided an intriguing visual experience. It also served as a dynamic mounting board for images of the building, further emphasizing the industrial identity. At night, carefully planned lighting illuminated the fence, highlighting the building images and defining the site’s boundaries. The steel grating interacted with the surrounding urban environment. It shifted in transparency depending on the viewing angle and proximity. The Quasar Tower also boasts a dedicated website. It offers detailed technical and design information for those wishing to delve deeper into the intricacies of Khoury’s creation. The name “Quasar,” referring to a celestial object emitting immense energy, feels fitting for this dynamic structure that stands as a beacon of modern architecture in Beirut.
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