Cedrar 4 private chalet

Perched near the legendary Cedars of God forest in Bcharre, northern Lebanon, this chalet stands as a respectful tribute to nature, heritage, and stillness. Rooted in the soul of a place steeped in history, it overlooks one of the world’s oldest and most sacred groves — where millennia-old cedar trees have withstood the passage of time with quiet dignity.

The chalet draws inspiration from alpine craftsmanship — with generous roof overhangs, finely carved balustrades, deep eaves, and generous windows open toward breathtaking mountain horizons, where the shifting light brushes across valleys, ridges, and the silhouettes of ancient cedars.

Here, architecture becomes part of the landscape — not imposed, but invited. The chalet invites calm contemplation and a reconnection to what is essential. Whether bathed in soft morning mist or glowing under a mountain sun, every corner of this home offers a silent dialogue with the forest just beyond.

Team
Lateef Daoud, Aline Haddad, Yara Grenier DeCardenal

Technical Consultants
Structure: Bureau d’Etudes Rodolphe Mattar
Electro-mechanical: Wissam Tawil & Associates
Landscape: Imad Gemayel Architects
Lighting Design: Majdi Hajjar

Quantity surveyor & Construction Manager
Construction Management Services s.a.r.l.

Location
Bcharreh, North Lebanon

Total built-up area
1100 sqm

Status
Delivered 2024