Senteurs D’Orient Headquarters
SENTEURS D’ORIENT HEADQUARTERS
Atelier130
ARCHITECTS
Atelier130
LOCATION
Mkalles, Lebanon
AREA
1111.0 sqm
YEAR
2014
ARCHITECTS IN CHARGE
Nathalie Habr, Halim Khoriaty
ARCHITECTS IN CHARGE
Nathalie Habr, Halim Khoriaty
CATEGORY
Institutional Buildings
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ENGINEER
WTA, Wissam Tawil
PHOTOGRAPHS
Ieva Saudargaité
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
P.A.R consultants, Pierre Abi Rached
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
SK Group, Sarkis Keuchguerian
Text description provided by architect.
The concept behind the main headquarters of this luxury soap brand revolves around the actual soap bar. Inspired by the intricate packaging of the company’s soaps, the structure was first conceived as a box, sliced in half.
Around the two distinct structures, a garden alive with greenery and a variety of aromas that linger and welcome visitors, reminiscent of the variety of soap scents.
The first structure, where the company’s manufacturing plant is located, is covered by a woven metal wire mesh on top of a wall covered with the brand’s soap patterns.
The second structure, which hosts the company’s offices, benefits from wide openings, protected from the sun thanks to sliding aluminum louvers that bring privacy to employees.
