Lord’s Hotel coming down
This old Ras Beirut hotel has been abandoned for a few years and now looks to be coming…
Activists harassed as demolition continues in Gemmazye
Despite a cessation order posted yesterday by Beirut’s governor, demolition works have continued today at a historic Art…
Update: Beirut governor halts demolition work at Gemmayze building
In a Facebook post last night, Beirut Governor Ziad Chebib shared an order from his office to halt…
Demolition of Art Deco building begins in Gemmayze
The green screens have gone up and demolition work has already begun on the top floor. The wrecking…
Historic building demolition now near Phoenicia hotel
If you hurry, you might be able to get a glance of this historic facade before it is…
Rose House opening to the public
Next week, Beirut’s storied “Rose House”, which sits on a rare green hill overlooking the Mediterranean, will be…
Demolitions ongoing in Furn el Hayek
This may be your last chance to see some of the oldest buildings in Furn El Hayek, including…
Vintage block
For those of us who grew up after the civil war, it’s hard to imagine what Beirut once…
Glass sidewalks from NYC to Beirut
I’ve been fascinated by glass sidewalks ever since I noticed them in the ruins of downtown Beirut. Buried…