This architectural research project was developed by Arine APRAHAMIAN under the mentorship of Anne LACATON and supported by the Rolex Perpetual Arts Initiative.
The full scope of the research will be published in a book of the same title, scheduled for release in mid-2026.

ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT

Bourj Hammoud’s density leaves little open space, yet a closer survey of the neighborhood revealed a surprising abundance of overlooked spatial opportunities—underutilized or abandoned buildings left vacant due to economic hardship, ownership disputes, or neglect. Ultimately, the study narrowed these down to three specific sites for intervention, selected not only for their potential to serve the community but also for their architectural qualities, accessibility, cultural significance, and feasibility of intervention given their ownership and spatial conditions.

This architectural research project was developed by Arine APRAHAMIAN under the mentorship of Anne LACATON and supported by the Rolex Perpetual Arts Initiative.The full scope of the research will be published in a book of the same title, scheduled for release in mid-2026.

ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT

This architectural research project was developed by Arine APRAHAMIAN under the mentorship of Anne LACATON and supported by the Rolex Perpetual Arts Initiative.
The full scope of the research will be published in a book of the same title, scheduled for release in mid-2026.