AKL Architects is a Lebanese architecture and interior design firm founded by Akl Akl in 2016. The firm is recognized for its work on award‑winning residential, commercial, and sustainable projects across the Middle East.
Overview
AKL Architects has undertaken projects ranging from luxury residences to institutional interiors and eco‑retreats.
Key People
Akl Akl – Founder and Principal Architect. A graduate with distinction of the Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA), Akl leads the firm's strategic design vision.
Press coverage
AKL Architects has been featured on independent architecture platforms, establishing its notability:
Profiled on **ArchDaily**, a leading architecture publication.[1]
Profiled on **Archello**, showcasing project portfolios.[2]
The **Aylout 32** residential project, designed with Patrick Boustany, was featured on ArchDaily in November 2020.[3]
**2023** – Holcim Awards – Bronze Prize, Kfarhounéh Ecolodge.[4]File:Kfarhouneh Ecolodge - AKL Architects.jpgSustainable eco-retreat designed by AKL Architects in Kfarhounéh, Lebanon. Bronze Prize Winner at the Holcim Awards 2023.
**2023** – International Property Awards – Single Residence Award, Black Ember Residence.[5]
**2024** – Luxury Lifestyle Awards – Best Residence in Lebanon; Best Interior Design Office in Saudi Arabia.[6]File:Latham & Watkins Law Office Interior Riyadh - AKL Architects.jpgInterior design of the Latham & Watkins Law Office in Riyadh by AKL Architects. Silver Winner at the IADA 2025 and Best Interior Design of an Office in KSA by Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2024
