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Zaha Hadid Architects, Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut [AUB], Beirut, Lebanon. Section
Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut [AUB], Beirut, Lebanon
Program: university building
Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects
Local Architects: Rafik El Khoury & Partners
Structural Engineering: Rafik El Khoury & Partners
Mechanical Engineering: ZEF London / Rabih; Rafik El Khoury & Partners
Electrical Engineering: Rafik El Khoury & Partners
Acoustic Consultant: Rafik El Khoury & Partners
Contract Administrator: Rafik El Khoury & Partners
Contractor: Kettaneh Construction s.a.r.l.
Project Director: Bahzad Choubassi
Site Manager: Elie Awaad
Project Coordinator: Sabine Choubassi, Assem Soubra
Mechanical Coordinator: Georges Saade
MEP Subcontractor: CLIMTECH
Structural Engineers (Post-Tension): Darweesh Haddad
Area: 7,000 sqm
Completion: 2014