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EHMEJ​

Ehmej Mountain began with a conversation. A client spoke of his desire to one day build a house in the mountains of Lebanon, and I offered to explore what that house might become. The project developed as a conceptual residential study, beginning with the architecture rather than the decoration. The exterior form, interior volumes, circulation, natural light and relationship between adjoining spaces were considered together, allowing the character of the house to emerge before furnishings were introduced.

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Particular attention was given to the experience of moving through the house and to moments where the architecture could become more expressive. Changes in level, open volumes and the sculptural spiral stair within the bedroom demonstrate how practical requirements can also become defining architectural features.

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Although the project did not proceed to construction, the study remains an exploration of how a house can be conceived as a complete environment—from its exterior form to the rooms and architectural details within.

The architecture establishes the order; everything that follows should strengthen it.

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Additional drawings and design studies will be added.