After the assassination of the ex-Prime Minister, Rafic Hariri, on February 14, 2005, VDLA was commissioned a memorial space dedicated to his memory. Rafic Hariri will be remembered not only as a central figure in the country’s complex political scene, but also as the man who rebuilt Beirut’s war-torn historic commercial centre though the launching of the most ambitious construction program in the history of the country.Our intent, in the creation of this project, was not only to pay tribute to the vision and achievements of Hariri and perpetuate his memory, but also to create a public space which encourages intermingling in an open, welcoming environment.Located on a hillside below the Grand Serail (Government Palace), the Hariri Memorial Garden occupies a sloped triangular site.