Design Portfolio

LARA BECHWATI PORTFOLIO

SEPTEMBER 2008

A Lebanese Architect who graduated from the Lebanese American University in Byblos.

Perspectives on academic projects…

ONLY DESIGN

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Axonometric view of a residential complex designed during Architecture school

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Music City Downtown Beirut

Thesis Project. The music city was designed according to the Andalusian Music ‘Maqam’. The layout is based on the quarter note found in Arabic Music.

Axonometric view of the Music School

Photo of Model

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Music City Downtown Beirut

Model of Concert Hall

Site Plan Area Plan Section-Perspective through the Music City project

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Graduated in 1999 and started designing hotels and resorts in the Middle East.

Perspectives on early endeavors…

ONLY DESIGN

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Jordan Resort

From Rendering…

… To Reality LARA BECHWATI | EDGEWATER NJ - USA TEL: (201) 336 4866 | [email protected]

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New Eden

Khoury Building

LARA BECHWATI | EDGEWATER NJ - USA TEL: (201) 336 4866 | [email protected]

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Villa Adma Lebanon

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Medical Complex

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Residential Complex Lebanon 15 Villas in the mountains with a clubhouse and a pool.

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Sofitel Hotel Yemen

130-room hotel in Taiz

LARA BECHWATI | EDGEWATER NJ - USA TEL: (201) 336 4866 | [email protected]

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Moved to USA in 2002 and became involved in Real Estate Development.

Perspectives on current work…

NOT ONLY DESIGN

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Working with developers, municipalities, and endusers to ensure that every real estate development is mutually beneficial to all. Ensuring that every property is developed in accordance with its best possible use for maximum profit and minimum possible risk.

LARA BECHWATI | EDGEWATER NJ - USA TEL: (201) 336 4866 | [email protected]

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Land Acquisition Analysis Full analysis of the choice of property, and the offering price. Ensuring that the neighborhood demographics and trends make the site the best choice to create future value.

Englewood Marina

Former industrial site designated for conversion to a police station and a residential complex

LARA BECHWATI | EDGEWATER NJ - USA TEL: (201) 336 4866 | [email protected]

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Feasibility Analysis

Mid-Rise Waterfront Building with Bank Pad on site. The building was a design challenge because of State waterfront development regulations.

House in New York

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Approval Process

Zoning and Planning Approvals

T.D.Bank North Lyndhurst NJ

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Project Types 1. Commercial Buildings: a. Shopping Centers b. Retail Stores c. Big Box Stores d. Office Buildings 2. Residential Buildings: a. Multi-Unit Residential b. Mixed-Use Developments c. Town Home Facilities d. One- and Two-Family Communities 3. Hospitality Developments: a. Hotels b. Resorts 4. Municipal Buildings: a. Municipal Courts b. Police Stations c. Fire Departments

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Commercial

92,400 SF Shopping Center, in Lyndhurst, NJ. It includes national retailers such as: TJMaxx, Rite Aid, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Radio Shack

LARA BECHWATI | EDGEWATER NJ - USA TEL: (201) 336 4866 | [email protected]

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Commercial

300,000 SF Shopping Center and 500 residential units in the City of Passaic, NJ. The residential component sits on the banks of the Passaic River, allowing beautiful views from the houses.

LARA BECHWATI | EDGEWATER NJ - USA TEL: (201) 336 4866 | [email protected]

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Commercial

100,000 SF Shopping Center in the township of East Rutherford, NJ. The shopping center holds national retailers such as: Marshalls, AT&T, Panera Bread, and Game Stop. The site also includes a hotel and an office building.

LARA BECHWATI | EDGEWATER NJ - USA TEL: (201) 336 4866 | [email protected]

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Residential

High-Rise Mixed-Use development in Cliffside Park, NJ overlooking the New York City skyline.

Waterfront Mixed-Use building comprised of 160 apartment units overlooking the Passaic River. The building is a donut-shaped square with an open courtyard for the residents. LARA BECHWATI | EDGEWATER NJ - USA TEL: (201) 336 4866 | [email protected]

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Residential

12 Town House type units with amazing views of the New York City skyline.

LARA BECHWATI | EDGEWATER NJ - USA TEL: (201) 336 4866 | [email protected]

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Municipal

14,000 SF Police Station – Garfield, NJ

40,000 SF Municipal building, police station, fire department and a municipal court with offices - East Rutherford, NJ LARA BECHWATI | EDGEWATER NJ - USA TEL: (201) 336 4866 | [email protected]

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Municipal

40,000 SF Municipal building. The project also includes 82 residential units dedicated to senior citizens and 60 Town House type residential units.

LARA BECHWATI | EDGEWATER NJ - USA TEL: (201) 336 4866 | [email protected]

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