Debahi Frere Building Facade Rehabilitation

Client: Debahi Frere building 

Consultant: Bureau Said al Bitar

Status: Completed on October 2016

Location: Ramlet al Bayda, Beirut

RECAP sarl., as part of the ARKON Network, successfully delivered comprehensive concrete repair and façade rehabilitation works Debahi Frere, a prime location  commercial structure located in Sinel fil. 

The project focused on restoring the structural integrity of deteriorated reinforced concrete elements and protecting the building envelope against aggressive environmental exposure.

The scope included the rehabilitation of exposed concrete architectural elements, repair of deteriorated concrete areas, restoration of damaged edges and surfaces, cleaning of facade finishes, and reinstatement of the original fair-face concrete appearance and texture.

The project was executed in a highly active commercial environment with continuous building operation, requiring strict safety control, organized access systems, and fast-track execution.

Works Included

✔ Removal of deteriorated and delaminated concrete
✔ Chipping and preparation of defective concrete areas
✔ Exposure and treatment of corroded reinforcement
✔ Reinforcement cleaning and passivation treatment
✔ Reinstatement using high-performance repair mortar systems
✔ Re-profiling of architectural concrete elements
✔ Repair of facade edges, beams, slab edges, and vertical concrete elements
✔ Surface levelling and finishing works

Tight Schedule & Active Environment

The project was executed under a tight construction schedule within a busy operational environment. Coordination and planning were critical to maintain productivity while minimizing disruption to building activities.

Main Challenges

✔ Limited working areas
✔ Continuous building operation
✔ High public exposure around the project
✔ Restricted facade access zones
✔ Fast-track execution requirements
✔ Simultaneous repair and cleaning activities

Final Achievements

✔ Restoration of exposed architectural concrete surfaces
✔ Successful replication of original timber texture patterns
✔ Structural rehabilitation of deteriorated concrete areas
✔ Improved facade durability and protection
✔ Clean and restored architectural appearance
✔ Safe execution under demanding site conditions
✔ Completion within project schedule requirements