Paris-based architect Maroun Lahoud's St. Elie’s church in Lebanon is a contemporary interpretation of the archetypical Maronite church, commonly found throughout the region

The church, located in the Souf Valley just south of Beirut, was commissioned by Lebanon’s Ministry of the Displaced

The structure's minimal interior is provided plenty of light via Lahoud’s cruciform windows, which have been carved directly into the church's stone walls

The structure is centered around two volumes, placed on top of a sunken base, embodying the typical characteristics of a Maronite Church

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