No country for old buildings
This landmark had stood in Clemenceau for at least 75-100 years, local residents said. Here is what it…
Abandoned Clemenceau villa
Like many abandoned Beirut mansions, this one in Clemenceau is covered in a jungle of weeds. I wonder…
Pedestrian perspective
While watching these guys flying through the air at the latest car-free day in Beirut, I asked myself:…
Beit Levy?
I had to take these photos quickly. A few days earlier, a policeman told me I could be…
Quote of the week
“There is no need to worry,” said Culture Minister Gaby Layoun, following the theft of 46 items from…
Glass sidewalks from NYC to Beirut
I’ve been fascinated by glass sidewalks ever since I noticed them in the ruins of downtown Beirut. Buried…
Goodbye to “Au Peche De Vigne”
Sometimes we notice things before they are gone. A few days ago, I was passing by Roma Street…
Haddad building coming down
It’s one of Hamra’s oldest buildings and has been in terrible shape for years. Soon it will be…
Clemenceau landmark to be renovated or demolished?
For decades, the curious triangular building in the Clemenceau neighborhood has stood abandoned. But that seems set to…
Open letter in defense of our heritage
Culture Minister Gaby Layoun Here’s an excerpt from my op-ed appearing in today’s Daily Star:Dear Prime Minister Najib…