Apartment rez-of-garden in Rabieh, Lebanon by ROHD

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Roland Helou Design (ROHD) is behind an interior design marvel whose intriguing design will delightfully bemuse even the most philistine eye. Having the visual appeal and sophistication of a villa, this ground floor garden flat is an eye-catching trompe l’oeil that draws from interior architecture master tricks that command—besides the inevitable amazement—scrutiny.

General vue 01, Image Courtesy © RUDY BOU CHEBEL

• Architects: ROHD
• Project: Apartment rez-of-garden
• Location: Rabieh, Lebanon
• Photography: RUDY BOU CHEBEL

General Vue, Image Courtesy © RUDY BOU CHEBEL

Designed by ROHD, the Beirut-based interior architecture and multidisciplinary design studio that rests on the aesthetic sensibility and design expertise of University of the Arts London master graduate Roland Helou, the flat is anything but: there is no dull corner here or any detail left to whims or spontaneity. Everything is thought-out—even the silent spaces are studied.

Living area view, Image Courtesy © RUDY BOU CHEBEL

Outdoor living area, Image Courtesy © RUDY BOU CHEBEL

Conceived for a professional young couple, the garden flat stretches over 300 m2 of ground floor of a building located in Rabieh, Beirut’s most affluent suburb, nested on a hill side to the north of the city. Seamlessly blending with a quaint outside garden, the flat appears like a villa. This result is achieved through clever execution of curtain glass and a terrace serving dual usage: annexed living space in winter and an extension of the garden in summer.

Living area view | Night view, Image Courtesy © RUDY BOU CHEBEL

Chimney View, Image Courtesy © RUDY BOU CHEBEL

Luxurious flourishes abound, such as the Onyx marble and black lacquered wood lit bar that protrudes to the outdoor area, serving as an organic connection along with the large curtain glass doors. Another impressive piece is the black basalt built-in chimney of the main living room. Made of volcanic stones, it radiates a distinctive blend of elegance and dominance, like that of the central jewel of a crown, and dialogues its equally impressive roommates, a Kelly Hoppen Dining table, a Natuzzi Sofa, and RHOD custom-made central tables.

Chimney view, Image Courtesy © RUDY BOU CHEBEL

Chimney view detail, Image Courtesy © RUDY BOU CHEBEL

In a high-end space like this one, distinctiveness is not exclusive to any one room. Even the guest bathroom, with mirror cladded ceiling and TalaMaron Marble, is worth lengthily dwelling over—and in. Not to be outshined, the master bedroom has an IvanoRedaelli bed, placed in its center, facing the outdoor Jacuzzi, and surrounded by hidden American Walnut wooden closets.

Kitchen view, Image Courtesy © RUDY BOU CHEBEL

Detailed kitchen View, Image Courtesy © RUDY BOU CHEBEL

Master bedroom View, Image Courtesy © RUDY BOU CHEBEL

Guest bathroom view, Image Courtesy © RUDY BOU CHEBEL

Bathroom View, Image Courtesy © RUDY BOU CHEBEL

Jacuzzi area, Image Courtesy © RUDY BOU CHEBEL

Outdoor view, Image Courtesy © RUDY BOU CHEBEL

Tags: Lebanon, Rabieh

Category: Apartments

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