Comments on: Streets of Beirut XXXI https://gingerbeirut.com/streets-of-beirut-xxxi/ rules not included. Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:47:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Danielle https://gingerbeirut.com/streets-of-beirut-xxxi/comment-page-1/#comment-14962 Danielle Sat, 12 Feb 2011 10:49:16 +0000 https://gingerbeirut.com/?p=1380#comment-14962 So sad that people are not recognizing that once architectural hertiage is lost, it can never be regained. I'm thankful that I was able to see a bit of Lebanon's former glory before it's all taken down and replaced with soulless skyscrapers! So sad that people are not recognizing that once architectural hertiage is lost, it can never be regained. I’m thankful that I was able to see a bit of Lebanon’s former glory before it’s all taken down and replaced with soulless skyscrapers!

]]> By: Mariam https://gingerbeirut.com/streets-of-beirut-xxxi/comment-page-1/#comment-14907 Mariam Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:50:34 +0000 https://gingerbeirut.com/?p=1380#comment-14907 These pictures represent both a beautiful and sad past. It's too bad this building has to go :( thanks for sharing though! These pictures represent both a beautiful and sad past. It’s too bad this building has to go :(

thanks for sharing though!

]]> By: LebExile https://gingerbeirut.com/streets-of-beirut-xxxi/comment-page-1/#comment-14845 LebExile Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:00:31 +0000 https://gingerbeirut.com/?p=1380#comment-14845 It's unfortunate that they are removing these wonderful properties, however, the city has to evolve, and develop to adapt to changing needs. At least the more apartments there are will reduce pressue on prices! Here is an idea that could be adopted that could satify developers AND heritage advocates - why not incorporate some of the design features from the old beirut mansions in the new developments - ie, have some buildings where the first couple of floors have the triple arches, and a semi sandstone facade, with the building set back a couple of meters, and continues on. Just a thought! It’s unfortunate that they are removing these wonderful properties, however, the city has to evolve, and develop to adapt to changing needs.
At least the more apartments there are will reduce pressue on prices!
Here is an idea that could be adopted that could satify developers AND heritage advocates – why not incorporate some of the design features from the old beirut mansions in the new developments – ie, have some buildings where the first couple of floors have the triple arches, and a semi sandstone facade, with the building set back a couple of meters, and continues on. Just a thought!

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