Les Racines De Faqra

A return to tradition, a rediscovering of nature…



modernism and tradition



The StoneThat's where it all began. The common desire of the project manager and the architect is torestore the stone’s natural old charm. The stone was the main construction element of ourtraditional Lebanese houses of simple volumes.Hence the idea to realize a project of individual residences, mainly built of natural uncutstones extracted from the site. The general concept was to preserve the natural landscapesThe project fits perfectly into its surroundings by encrusting itself into the stonework alreadypresent and by the planted roofs. Minimalism and respect for the environment. Such is thelanguage adopted in this dream project.

LES RACINES DE FAQRA, as the name suggests, it's a return to roots. Those of our traditional Lebanese houses built of uncutnatural stone, without red tiles and arcades; they enjoy a simple and minimalist volumetry. This house was the inspiration of thisproject, its starting point. Combining subtle modernism and tradition, the architect has developed the house of our forefathers,insisting on the integration of bay windows, in order to enjoy panoramic views of 180 degrees. Each house will benefit from allits environment, the view, the calm, the water and the nature ...



The project is clearly characterized by its ecological aspect. A planted roof promotes the integration of the house in itsenvironment, while ensuring freshness in summer and insulation in winter. The house benefits from a natural heating, due to thegreenhouse effect produced by a large zenith opening and a bay window facing the south. Finally, the double natural stonewalls of 40 cm thick offer a perfect thermal insulation.



GENERAL MASS PLAN - Ech 1/500 Built on 3880 m2, LES RACINES DE FAQRA, is composed of eight individual residences, each having its own driveway, its garden and its terrace. The residences of Module have three private parking spaces, the one of Module 2 have two. A common swimming pool allows residents to profit from fresh water in summer.

Total Surface: 333 m2 Total Surface: 240 m2GF FLOOR BASEMENT GF FLOOR BASEMENTReception Master Room Private Parking: Salon + Fireplace Master Room Private Parking:Salon + Fireplace Master Bathroom 3 Cars Dining room Master Bathroom 2 CarsDining room Chamber 1 Maid room Kitchen Chamber 1 Maid roomKitchen Chamber 2 Local generator Bar Chamber 2 Local generatorWC Guests Chamber 3 Local Heater/Boiler Jacuzi Bathroom 1 Local Heater/BoilerBar Bathroom 1 Local agricultural WC Guests Bathroom 2 Local agriculturalTerrace 1 Bathroom 2 TerraceTerrace 2 / Jacuzi Private Garden 360 m2Private Garden 600 m2

NF+1537.00 NF+1538.50 NF+1533.83 NF+1533.96 D3 NF+1535.00 668m2 NF+1534 NF+1516.23 TALU NF+1522.00 TALU TALU NF+1523.63 348m2 NF+1528.16 NF+1529.13 NF+1511.72 NF+1519.70 NF+1528.16 C2 NF+1532.00NF+1514.00 NF+1516.23 NF+1522.66 338m2 NF+1512.84 A2 B2 NF+1522.66 NF+1531.10 TALU NF+1529.75 NF+1529.85 NF+1512.70 196m2 NF+1523.63 NF+1517.00 NF+1527.10 NF+1529.85 NF+1529.00 NF+1516.23 NF+1523.63 352m2NF+1532.30 NNFB++11553322..2168 NNFB++11553322..8108 D2 A1 NF+1522.00 NF+1525.60 196m2 NF+1517.93 NF+1522.66 NF+1527.63 B1 NF+1522.66 338m2 NF+1533.26 NNFB++11553322..8108 NF+1531.10 NF+1528.00 NF+1527.00 NF+1515.00 NF+1523.63 NF+1526.66 348Cm1 2 NF+1526.66 NF+1516.00 NF+1527.63 NF+1532.30 NNBF++11553322..2168 NF+1518.30 53m2 NF+1517.00 D1 352m2 NF+1518.00 NF+1522.66 NF+1525.00 NF+1519.00 NF+1526.66 NF+1520.40 NF+1523.55 NF+1526.00 NF+1520.00 NF+1525.00 NF+1521.00 NF+1522.00 NF+1523.00 NF+1524.00 NF+1530.00PLAN MASSE GENERAL - Ech 1/100GENERAL MASS PLAN - Ech 1/500

VILLA A1 Total Surface: 180 m2 VILLA A2 Total Surface: 180 m2GF FLOOR BASEMENT GF FLOOR BASEMENTReception Chamber 1 Private Parking: Salon + Fireplace Chamber 1 Private Parking:Salon + Fireplace Chamber 2 3 Cars Kitchen Chamber 2 1 CarKitchen Bathroom 1 Maid room Bar Bathroom 1 Maid roomWC Guests Bathroom 2 Local generator Jacuzi Bathroom 2 Local generatorBar Local Heater/Boiler WC Guests Local Heater/BoilerTerrace 1 Local agricultural Terrace Local agriculturalTerrace 2 / Jacuzi Private Garden 250 m2Private Garden 150 m2



RDC PLAN MODULE 1 - Ech 1 /100

FLOOR PLAN MODULE 1 - Ech 1 /100

Each room benefits from a breathtaking view of the wide surrounding landscape.

BASEMENT PLAN MODULE 1A - Ech 1 /100

CUT AA MODULE 1A - Ech 1 /100

CUT CC MODULE 1A - Ech 1 /100





RDC PLAN MODULE 2 - Ech 1 /100

FLOOR PLAN MODULE 2 - Ech 1 /100

BASEMENT PLAN MODULE 2 - Ech 1 /100

CUT BB MODULE 2 - Ech 1 /100



Economy and optimization of energy Maintenance Economylosses - Roof waterproofing by the earth that eliminates the- Double glazing destructive effects of light, wind, alternating frost and- Double wall 401 cm with 5 cm of natural insulator thaw, drought and rain.- Planted roofs, refreshment by evaporation - Durable natural materials (raw natural stone, raw- Garden corner inside the house for refreshment and a concrete, wood ...): no need for maintenance no paint,natural humidification in summer. no cracks, resistant to the constraints of all seasons.- Opening to the south for a natural heating in winter.- Zenith opening to lighten and illuminate the center of Water Economythe house.- Thermal Solar Panels. - Recuperation of rainy waters - Recycling and reuse of waste waters for irrigation.

The terraces offer a breathtaking view and are used as the garden, being an extension of it.

Faqra is a village in the Lebanese mountains, which is located one hour and fifteen minutesfrom Beirut, ten minutes from the ski slopes of Ouyoun El Siman (Mzaar). Its altitude is 1500m.







modernism and tradition