(2005-2015) 308 Saifi

SAIFI 308: A Legacy of Precision and Place in Beirut’s Cultural Quarter

In the heart of Beirut’s storied Ashrafieh district, SAIFI 308 rises as a singular architectural expression—crafted, co-developed, and delivered by XCASSIA. This 13-story, single-unit-per-floor residential landmark merges refined contemporary living with deep contextual sensitivity, set directly across from the iconic 19th-century Villa Tabet and mere steps from the capital’s Downtown Business District.

Occupying a rare 600m² site fronting two quiet streets in the prestigious Tabaris enclave, the project encompasses eight levels of typical luxury apartments, two levels of non-typical deluxe residences, and two crowning floors hosting a triplex and penthouse, all atop four subterranean levels of private parking, storage, and technical facilities.

Each residence is designed for spacious, gracious living: two en-suite master bedrooms with walk-in closets, two additional bedrooms, a TV lounge, and a sweeping reception area adjoining a formal dining space. A well-appointed kitchen—with breakfast area, separate service entrance, and a maid’s quarter—rounds out the domestic program. All units enjoy rare, uninterrupted vistas over Villa Tabet’s lush private gardens—an enduring visual privilege.

The penthouse duplex, spanning the 12th and 13th floors, offers panoramic views of Downtown Beirut and the Mediterranean. It features four en-suite master bedrooms, multiple reception zones, and a circular skylight atop the internal stair, leading to a rooftop sanctuary pre-equipped for a private pool, elevated wooden deck, and outdoor kitchenette with guest facilities.

Designed with technical precision, SAIFI 308 integrates concealed AC systems, radiator-based central heating, Grohe sanitary fixtures, double-glazed aluminum windows, and marble finishes. Provisions for solar water heating reflect a forward-thinking, sustainable ethos.

With its sculpted presence, legacy-facing outlook, and rarefied address, SAIFI 308 stands as a refined statement of architectural and cultural continuity—rooted in history, yet resolutely modern in execution.