Faculty of Architecture,Design and Built Environment,BAU

On Saturday, November 29, our 2nd-level students visited the Maarad Rachid Karami in Tripoli for the First International Exhibition for Construction and Technology in Lebanon. Under the supervision of Dr. Mona Salem, the trip provided a link between classroom learning and the professional world. Students explored booths from diverse construction companies, discovering the latest building materials and innovative technologies. The group attended a plenary session with both academic and industry representatives, who discussed the future of the field.

On November 18, within the framework of Architectural conservation courses coordinated by Dr. Mona Salem, a specialized workshop, was organized in collaboration with the Hariri Foundation for postgraduate and undergraduate students to connect heritage conservation theory with real-world practice.

Hosted at the Outreach and Leadership Academy (OLA), students were introduced to the foundation’s major conservation and urban development projects in Old Saida. The group then conducted a field visit to the historic district of Saida, touring heritage sites renovated by the Hariri Foundation. Students engaged in on-site discussions regarding restoration techniques and adaptive reuse, exploring how historic buildings can be sustainably repurposed for today’s needs.

Dr. Samer El Sayary, Assistant Professor in Architecture in the Faculty of Architecture - Design and Built Environment at BAU has received the prestigious “Special Lab” Grand Prize at the 15th Foundation Jacques Rougerie – Académie des Beaux-Arts Awards, under the iconic dome of the Institut de France.
Selected from among 580 international projects, the award was presented during a ceremony held under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and personally awarded by Jean-François Clervoy, a renowned French astronaut, in the presence of leading figures from architecture, science, and culture.
This international recognition reflects Dr. El Sayary’s distinguished contribution to innovative architectural research and underscores Beirut Arab University’s commitment to academic excellence and global engagement.

A group of 13 students and 3 academic staff members from the Faculty of Architecture, Design, and Built Environment (Debbieh & Tripoli campuses) are participating in the Seville Winter School organized jointly with Algorithm Architecture School and Faculty of Architecture at the University of Seville from 19–26 January 2026.
The workshop, titled “Contemporary Dialogues: Branding the Past – Parametric Contributions for Architectural Heritage,” explores heritage as a living dialogue between past and future. Through lectures, site visits, and hands-on studio work, students collaborate in small teams to develop innovative branding and parametric design strategies for real heritage sites in
Seville.

The Faculty of Architecture – Design & Built Environment proudly celebrated the success of the 1st BAU Design Narratives Students’ Competition (DNSC25) with an inspiring award ceremony held at the Debbieh Campus, in the honorable presence of Prof. Wael Nabil Abdel-Salam, President of Beirut Arab University, and Dr. Omar Houri, University Secretary General.

The event highlighted the exceptional creativity and dedication of our students, whose projects skillfully interpreted the theme “Design for Healing: Spaces, Systems, and Symbols in Post-Conflict Lebanon.”
Congratulations to all finalists and winners for their remarkable contributions — and to every student who turned a dream into a story of resilience and innovation.

The ceremony also featured the unveiling of the custom-designed DNSC trophies, symbolizing the rebirth of creativity and the power of design to mend the unseen fractures of society.

As we close this beautiful chapter, we open another...
Stay tuned for the launch of DNSC26, as we continue the journey of learning, collaboration, and design for change.

Dr. Mona Salem, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Built-Environment, has been awarded the highly competitive TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visit Programme (in collaboration with UNESCO). Presented across the entire Middle East and North Africa (MENA), It is designed to initiate new research partnerships with German scientists, ultimately aiming at establishing long-term collaborations.

The grant comprised a three-month research visit to the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar in Germany, a global leader in architectural education and research. Dr. Salem collaborated with leading experts, research groups, industrial partners including leading German material producers, and heritage associations and she was appointed a member of the university's International Heritage Center, as well as a member of the Energy Research Group at the Building Physics Professorship. Her work successfully bridges modern building science and technology with cultural preservation.

The visit outcomes included co-authored research publications and the establishment of continuous joint research work. This international link was solidified by presenting her findings at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar's "Summaery 2025" exhibition and during a specialized colloquium. The visit offered profound academic and cultural enrichment, including inspiring excursions to cities like Erfurt, Berlin, and Dessau, complemented by exclusive access to the unique archives of the Bauhaus library and museums.

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Beirut Arab University participated in the Closing Conference of the “Taziz Partnerships” Program, titled “Achievements, Lessons Learned, and Future Perspectives” organized by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), that was held in Tunis, Tunisia, from 6 to 8 October 2025, bringing together academics and university professors from Germany, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq.

Prof. Wael Nabil Abdelsalam, BAU President, Prof. Hassan Abdel-Salam, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture – Design and Built Environment, and Dr. Hiba Mohsen participated Assistant Dean took part in the event which highlighted the strong international collaboration, innovative ideas, community development and knowledge exchange, all promoted through the program.

This participation took place following the completion of the joint research project “UA – Urban Acupuncture: A Strategy of Catalytic Interventions”, conducted under the DAAD Taziz Partnerships, bringing together contributions from Kassel University, Beirut Arab University, Alexandria University, Babylon University, and Duhok University.

The conference was honored by the presence of Mr. Kai Sicks, Secretary General of DAAD, H.E. Elisabeth Wolbers, German Ambassador to Tunisia, H.E. Mondher Belaid, Tunisian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Ms. Anke Reiffenstuel, Representative of the German Federal Foreign Office.

An unforgettable journey!
Over the course of a full week, students of the ARCHTEENS Summer Camp embarked on an adventure filled with creativity, learning, and fun. From icebreaker games that sparked new friendships, to exploring the question “What is Architecture?”, from turning stories into imagined towns, to designing eco-friendly spaces and experimenting with materials — our teens experienced a holistic journey connecting architecture to culture, environment, and memory.
The highlight of the camp was the final project, “Arzia: The Building That Speaks”, where teams presented powerful designs carrying messages of identity and resilience before a jury of architects, in the presence of their proud families.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our brilliant participants, their supportive parents, and the dedicated academic team who guided every step of the way. We closed the camp with deeper skills, new friendships, and memories that will shine for years to come.