Charles Corm's guest appearances

Charles Corm

The Beirut Banyan

Michael Young

Shadi Hamid

Hani Hassan

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Daniel Dennett

Qassem Soleimani

Kim Ghattas

Tom Young

Nicholas Noe

Zahra Hankir

Nemr Abou Nassar

Mona Fawaz

Jessica Semaan

Nadim Shehadi

Thanassis Cambanis

OwlTail

David Corm

Joseph Kiwan

Elias El Hage

We're joined by David Corm, Joseph Kiwan and Elias El Hage for Episode 90 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the legacy of Charles Corm and the Charles Corm Foundation's architectural heritage.David Corm - son of Charles Corm - reflects on his childhood growing up in early independence years and residing in a home that was once the tallest structure in Lebanon and the region. David shares his thoughts on Lebanese identity and his firm belief in the need for a neutral foreign policy. He also talks about his father's contribution to commerce and literature, and attempts at forging a local Lebanese-Phoenician identity that struggled to take hold.Joseph Kirwan is chief archivist at the Charles Corm Foundation, and Elias El Hage is lead architect tasked with the Foundation's renovation and redesign. Currently in restoration works, the Foundation is set to reopen in June 2020. It will include a library of Charles Corm's works and wider literature contributed by his publishing house.If you're enjoying these episodes, help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirutOr donating through our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyanAnd subscribe to our podcast from your preferred podcast platform.Follow us on Instagram: thebeirutbanyanTwitter: beirut_banyanFacebook: The Beirut BanyanWebsite: www.beirutbanyan.comMusic by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.

We're joined by David Corm, Joseph Kiwan and Elias El Hage for Episode 90 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the legacy of Charles Corm and the Charles Corm Foundation's architectural heritage. David Corm - son of Charles Corm - reflects on his childhood growing up in early independence years and residing in a home that was once the tallest structure in Lebanon and the region. David shares his thoughts on Lebanese identity and his firm belief in the need for a neutral foreign policy. He also talks about his father's contribution to commerce and literature, and attempts at forging a local Lebanese-Phoenician identity that struggled to take hold. Joseph Kirwan is chief archivist at the Charles Corm Foundation, and Elias El Hage is lead architect tasked with the Foundation's renovation and redesign. Currently in restoration works, the Foundation is set to reopen in June 2020. It will include a library of Charles Corm's works and wider literature contributed by his publishing house. If you're enjoying these episodes, help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut</a> Or donating through our Patreon page: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan</a> And subscribe to our podcast from your preferred podcast platform. Follow us on Instagram: thebeirutbanyan Twitter: beirut_banyan Facebook: The Beirut Banyan Website: <a href="http://www.beirutbanyan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.beirutbanyan.com</a> Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.

EPISODE 90: The Legacy of Charles Corm with David Corm, Joseph Kiwan & Elias El Hage