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18th Century Beirut Home Currently Being Demolished
Across our offices in Hamra is a quaintly beautiful home with red shutters that may not be around for much longer.
The home, aptly nicknamed The Red House, is located on Abdul Aziz Street in Hamra and was partially constructed in the 18th century with the rest of it completed during the early 20th century by Abdo Rebeiz. It appears as though it is being demolished.
This photo is from today, March 4th 2020:
Nearly 75% of the country’s historic homes have been demolished since the end of the civil war in 1990 to make room for apartment complexes and skyscraper buildings. Urban sprawl has been a defining factor in the loss of many homes, especially in areas of great expansion like central Beirut.
With Beirut swiftly turning into a concrete jungle, we can’t but feel sentimental about spots like The Red House. They are an oasis of beauty and serenity in a desert of chaos.
The home, aptly nicknamed The Red House, is located on Abdul Aziz Street in Hamra and was partially constructed in the 18th century with the rest of it completed during the early 20th century by Abdo Rebeiz. It appears as though it is being demolished.
This photo is from today, March 4th 2020:
Nearly 75% of the country’s historic homes have been demolished since the end of the civil war in 1990 to make room for apartment complexes and skyscraper buildings. Urban sprawl has been a defining factor in the loss of many homes, especially in areas of great expansion like central Beirut.
With Beirut swiftly turning into a concrete jungle, we can’t but feel sentimental about spots like The Red House. They are an oasis of beauty and serenity in a desert of chaos.
