Synapse - The art of connection
Project description
Embodying the essence of synapse, the project preserves traces of the past, reconnects with its surrounding and fosters sustainable dialogue. At Chimilin, the interior open-space glass meeting box and exterior community box converse to create a new spatial identity while at LGA, the extended “distribution tube” bridges existent, new buildings and natural landscape, nurturing collaboration through experimentation.
SYNAPSE links past, present and future through the art of connection.
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Zafer Sleiman is a Lebanese architect, painter, and educator. With a Master’s in Architecture from USEK and advanced studies in Rome and Paris, he has led major urban and architectural projects across Lebanon. A professor and current Dean at USEK, he has exhibited his paintings internationally and contributed to architectural research and discourse. His work blends academic, artistic, and professional excellence to shape environments and minds alike.