This old house with a private garden and 2 cross vaults is located in El Mina, it was completely renovated to accommodate a new restaurant combining the antique style with modern elements.
The Khanqah of Tripoli is a historic building in Lebanon, built in 1467 AD for Muslim mystics. It has an open courtyard, pool, and rooms with raised platforms (iwan) around the courtyard. Currently, it is home to some widows. Similar constructions can be found in Islamic countries like Egypt.
The Khan was probably built on the remains of a Byzantine and Crusader structure in the center of the ancient commercial suburb which controlled passage over the Abu Ali River. This is why, this Khan has a different plan than the others in the city. The restored structure consists of a long passageway with tall […]
After having removed carefully the cement plaster & parasite elements from the elevations, we have carefully worked the joints applied a lime plaster and lime wash to the outer walls.
