{"id":3083,"date":"2022-12-30T14:13:46","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T07:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notesbook.vn\/?p=3083"},"modified":"2025-08-12T21:43:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T14:43:41","slug":"cana-guesthouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notesbook.vn\/en\/architecture\/cana-guesthouse\/","title":{"rendered":"Cana Guesthouse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In <strong>Bhamdoun<\/strong>, <strong>Lebanon<\/strong>, where housing Phoenician tombs at the helm of thousand-year-old rock formations, <strong>Carl Gerges Architects <\/strong>created the Cana Guesthouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140136\/Cana_Guesthouse_Exterior_3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3015\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140136\/Cana_Guesthouse_Exterior_3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3015\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140146\/Cana_Guesthouse_Exterior_8.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3017\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140146\/Cana_Guesthouse_Exterior_8.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3017\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140155\/Cana_Guesthouse_Exterior_4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3019\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140155\/Cana_Guesthouse_Exterior_4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3019\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Carl Gerges shared <em>\u201cWithstanding erosion throughout the millennia, a mosaic of grey and yellow limestone encompassed the entire space. This solid retaining wall partnered only with natural rock boulders, summons an archaically curious and remote fa\u00e7ade.\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140250\/Cana_Guesthouse_Exterior_11.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3021\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140250\/Cana_Guesthouse_Exterior_11.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3021\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon entering this arid stone monolith, ample sunlight rushes to welcome an unexpected discovery of a warm lodgeable cavern. It shelters a living room, a kitchen, a bedroom and a private wine cellar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shared the same earthy-yellow space, the living room and kitchen look out to adjacent monoliths. Pivoting glass panels were applied at walls border, merging the indoor with the outdoor once it is opened. In the living rom, the cast in place concrete ceiling combines with old reclaimed timber beams, in combine with conducted furniture in a primal instinct with its layered assortment of oriental patterned fabrics from leopard print seats to Moroccan rugs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1582\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140512\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3023\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1582\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140512\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3023\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140636\/Cana_Guesthouse_Interior_2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3029\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140636\/Cana_Guesthouse_Interior_2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3029\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140639\/Cana_Guesthouse_Interior_3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3031\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140639\/Cana_Guesthouse_Interior_3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3031\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140643\/Cana_Guesthouse_Interior_6.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3033\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140643\/Cana_Guesthouse_Interior_6.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3033\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wandering along the glazed facade, after the kitchen, comes the bedroom and bathroom. The architect brought ancient Moroccan style plaster into the house. Pure slabs accented with niches and lush plants are embraced by&nbsp;laurel green tadelakt walls, orchestrating a sensual experience of bathing in the outdoors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Area<\/strong><br>250m2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Year of completion<\/strong><br>2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Photo<\/strong><br>Carl Gerges Architects<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140535\/Cana_Guesthouse_Interior_5.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3025\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140535\/Cana_Guesthouse_Interior_5.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3025\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A subterranean tunnel leads to a purely proportioned wine cellar from the house. Carved from beneath the rocks, this burgundy vaulted cube is lit by a circular skylight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140703\/Cana_Guesthouse_Interior_8.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3035\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140703\/Cana_Guesthouse_Interior_8.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3035\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The wine vault with its natural sunlight from above.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A secluded circular fire pit sits at the foot of the massive rocky formation, opposite to the kitchen, hosting enchanting evenings and ceremonies under a vast starry sky. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140849\/Cana_Guesthouse_Exterior_13.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3039\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140849\/Cana_Guesthouse_Exterior_13.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3039\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A fertile 80 acres vineyard surrounds the guesthouse, breaking from the dry stone spirit. With such arid soil, vines root deep down to gather nutrient and water from beneath the rocky surface, allowing the wine to have denser bouquet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140833\/Cana_Guesthouse_Interior_4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3037\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140833\/Cana_Guesthouse_Interior_4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3037\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140936\/Cana_Guesthouse_Exterior_9.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3041\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140936\/Cana_Guesthouse_Exterior_9.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3041\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>&#8220;This cultivated and aromatic orchard reminds of a tranquil&nbsp;countryside escape. This sanctuary foster a physical and mental retreat.&#8221;<\/em><br><strong>Carl Gerg\u00e9 Architects<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This sanctuary foster a physical and mental retreat<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3022,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3083","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-architecture"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/30140250\/Cana_Guesthouse_Exterior_11.webp","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/notesbook.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3083","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/notesbook.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/notesbook.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/notesbook.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/notesbook.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3083"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/notesbook.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3083\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/notesbook.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3022"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/notesbook.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/notesbook.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/notesbook.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}