The new upper class

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As Beirut’s recently launched mega-developments slowly rise from their foundations, careful plans are being debated and re-evaluated to ensure that the new generation of luxury housing is topped with the sweetest cherry: the Penthouse. Executive takes a look at the particular decadence of some of Beirut’s upcoming “palaces within the city”. 3Beirut Atop each of the three “sleek and elegant” towers that makeup 3Beirut, a forthcoming residential development by SV Properties near the Starco Center, sit penthouse duplexes of 1,300 square meters (sqm) each. To harmoniously blend with the exterior design and materials, Foster & Partners is also creating the interiors for all 150 apartments, a relatively new venture for the British firm. “The client today is not only conscious about aesthetics, but also about functionality and green building concepts,” said Faris Smadi, chief executive officer of SV Properties and Construction. Catering to specific demands like larger wardrobe space and