Lebanese American University – Medical & Nursing School and Library Building

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Official Campus: Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury Health Sciences Center, Byblos This 12,500 sqm building houses both the Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine and the Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing. Ground broken July 18, 2008, completed 2010

A state-of-the-art Medical School: the most modern in the Middle East and is associated to Harvard Medical, School U.S.A. It encompasses an Auditorium, Library, Simulation Center, Anatomy Laboratory, Skill Assessment Center, Administration, Case Method Rooms, Classrooms, Teaching Labs and two floors dedicated to Research Labs with all related annexes.

Although modern and prestigious in character, this building was designed in such a way that it blends in its natural and built-up environment. It reflects the distinct architectural heritage of the region while, at the same time, acts as a distinctive landmark to the newly developing university campus.

The project included the following main components:

13,199 sq meters main library.

5,466 sq meters for campus central administration offices and support.

18,790 sq meters of underground car parking space.

Independent entrances to the administration and library sections of the building.

Prestigious entrance courtyard with landmark.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

• Detailed Master Planning,
• Design and Supervision
• Project Management