Methodology
Involved in several architecture, interior, restoration and hospitality, residential and living spaces, production and scenography from creation to complete execution; most notably The Saudi Press Agency (Riyadh), Dar Zefta, Salon Beyrouth, 40 Kong (Dubai), The Silent Echo (Baalbek), Cycles Of Collapsing Progress (Tripoli). The firm has always studied locations, sought culture, language, and customs that surround and inhabit a space. Working with recognizable and existing impressions to create, restore, or increment memorable and functional designs.With a perspicacious approach in restoration, execution, and production acquired over the years, Antoine Maalouf Architects strives to achieve well-researched and successfully executed projects that positively impact their surrounding envelope.
Conceptual Studies
The firm’s conceptual studies are tackled with a progressive yet realistic approach, given the close cooperation with the appropriate consultants and selected engineers for the projects. The introduction of consultants in the earliest stages of conception proves to be greatly beneficial in terms of time efficiency, project development, and collective brainstorming.
The ability to visualise spaces and volumes and instantly produce hand-drawn sketches accelerates the pace of work and aids in moulding the project’s shape.
Architecture basics are never overlooked for the sake of design, but on the contrary, “form follows function".
Space, Function & Human Senses
When tackling public living spaces such as hospitality projects, apart from the orientation and functional characteristics of the space, it is imperative to take into consideration the tangible aspects that engage the human senses, such as lighting and volume design, as well as the invisible aspects, such as acoustics.
Lighting & Acoustics
Antoine Maalouf Architects has acquired, over three generations, extensive knowledge in the fields of acoustics and lighting and their major influence on architecture and interior spaces.
Studying the use of appropriate lighting in terms of colour temperature and intensity in relation to the daylight factor is crucial in discerning the amount of light needed relative to the space usage.
Throughout the evolution of mankind, it was only recently that humans became acquainted with artificial lighting, and it has, since then, caused major disruptions to the quality of life, primarily when misused.
As much as orientation, volume, and light are integral parts of successful living spaces, “invisible factors” such as acoustics are crucial “make or break” components as well.
Studying reverberations, diffusion, and absorption with the appropriate acoustic consultant to generate comfortable acoustics in a living space is as important as any other architectural aspect.
Fundamentals & Sustainability
In short, Antoine Maalouf Architects goes back to the fundamental architectural studies as a foundation for any volume development. Creating a sustainable living space starts with a general understanding of almost everything that impacts it.
Consequently, using the appropriate sustainable technologies to enhance and promote the quality of life becomes a fundamental responsibility.
