Shaping Lebanese Heritage in Architecture Since '93
With over 33 years of expertise in heritage architecture, Cosette’s practice goes beyond design. Her work combines assessment, design, and execution, supported by in-depth, hands-on experience and her own refined methods of implementation and supervision.
Her long-standing experience allows her to not only design heritage projects but also to execute them using methods developed through years of practice in the field.
Cosette’s intake: One of the key strengths of heritage architecture is its flexibility: it can be preserved in its authenticity, merged with modern architecture, or upgraded with a contemporary approach while maintaining its identity.
In addition to restoration, Cosette has both academic and practical experience in designing traditional houses from scratch. This enables her to create architecture that is deeply rooted in tradition while remaining adaptable to contemporary needs.
Three Decades of Building, Teaching & Preserving
From founding her own practice to reviving Lebanon's architectural heritage — every chapter added a new layer to the story.
Founded Cosette El Hachem Architects
Former Editor-in-Chief of the Cultural Supplement
Head Architect and CEO of Lebanese Old Houses
Design Studio Instructor at the University of the Holy Spirit of Kaslik (USEK)