# Staggered Sea-Viewing Terraces Foster + Partners' '3Beirut' Design Maximizes Views of the Sea By Joey Haar | Published 2017-12-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3beirut References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/12/12/foster-partners-beirut-lebanon-three-limestone-towers-planted-rooftop-terraces-3beirut/) In any city with a waterfront, getting a view of that coast costs a premium, so [Foster + Partners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bdo-unibank-inc) designed the luxurious 3Beirut condominium buildings to offer as much sea view as possible. The [three towers are staggered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rruga-adem-jashari) both vertically and horizontally, maximizing the amount of units whose balconies look out on to the Mediterranean. There are three buildings in the 3Beirut complex. Their bases are offset along the plot of land on which they sit, meaning that the building in the middle isn't obscured by the other two surrounding it. Further, the buildings have varying heights. Typically, the tallest building is considered the most luxurious, but by placing the tallest building farthest from the sea, all three of the buildings get equally impressive views. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Staggered Architecture:** Exploring innovative architectural designs that maximize views for residential buildings. - **Seafront Luxury:** Creating high-end condominiums with stunning sea views as a key selling point. - **Balcony Optimization:** Developing strategies to ensure as many units as possible have balconies overlooking desirable views. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can capitalize on the demand for luxury properties with unobstructed sea views. - **Architecture:** Architects can incorporate staggered designs to maximize the view potential in buildings located near bodies of water. - **Construction:** Construction companies can specialize in building and positioning structures to optimize views for residential developments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exoskeleton Stepped-Back Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bdo-unibank-inc.md) - [Curved London Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-electric-boulevard.md) - [Lakefront District Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-views.md) - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Supertall Miami Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1201-brickell-bay-drive.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md) - [Chilean Hillside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md)