Horsh Beirut, or Bois des Pins, is a park in the middle of Lebanon’s capital city. This green lung represents an escape for the city’s residents. Despite being closed for many years, it was always a theatre of traditions, national holidays, as well as rest and play. Drawing on this rich context and unique place, the project aims to define the identity and organisation of an up-and-coming festival first launched in 2017. The programme will be split into different areas and showcases through a range of furniture and microarchitecture. The latter is inspired by scout structures made from wood and lashing, echoing the unification of residents in the park. This could also prefigure more permanent developments for the park.
