Situated in the socially exclusive suburb of Rabiyeh, the private villa is a luxurious single-family dwelling, nestled on a steep sloping site. The irregular shaped, contoured and difficult site is regulated by terraces and the house proper, composed of a basement, a semi-basement overlooking a terraced garden to the west, a ground floor housing the entry and the principal day activities, and the first floor housing the night functions.

The entire house is stone clad and is in complete harmony with the garden terraces, both as physical configuration and utilization of materials.

The house plan configuration is tailored to fit the irregular rhomboid of the site. In addition, both house and terraces step back upslope, creating a very consistent scheme devoid of any imposed, artificial architectural elements. Arches are utilized to denote main entries.

A glazed central bay forms a contrasting main feature on the main elevation. This element glazes a double volume located between the semi-basement and the ground floor. As an aesthetic exercise, this design feature appears very contemporary. However, it evokes traditional Lebanese architecture, as it appeared in the 19th century, with its central bay opening onto the central hall, itself an open daytime activity area and a lieu of congregation.

Overall, the house is one of a series of design exercises dealing with very difficult site conditions and coming up with a very viable, credible architectural answer. As a luxurious dwelling located in an architecturally exclusive area, this residence distinguishes itself without any imposition, stylistically alien character, which is a blessing for both site and locality.