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BOBO mixed-use building by SOMA, Beirut, Lebanon
Situated on the outskirts of downtown and close to the highway makes Mar Mikael easily accessible. Several new projects sprouting up in the area have led to a gentrification of the Mar Mikael district, but have also delivered a fresh plate for architects to create a new architecture for Beirut. BOBO is a mixed-use building that reaches beyond such a challenge. This crystalline formation diverges out of the ground and detaches itself in a strong contrast from its surroundings while its reflective glass skin simultaneously reflects the surrounding urban fabric. >>>