Tamer-Georges Musharbesh is a Senior Landscape Architect and Architect with over 16 years of international experience across the U.S., Middle East, and Africa. He began his architectural journey working on iconic public buildings, but after a few years, he realized that landscape is not just a backdrop or extension of architecture; it is much deeper. This insight led him to study landscape and environmental planning, where he came to believe that landscape has the power to shape architecture, not the other way around.
His growing interest in the emotional and psychological impact of space drew him to explore how landscapes can support mental health. His recent thesis focused on healing environments for individuals living with PTSD, depression, and schizophrenia, grounded in his experience living and working in Beirut, and centered on the Hôpital Psychiatrique de la Croix in Bqennaya, Lebanon.
Tamer’s work today centers on therapeutic landscapes, ecological restoration, and community-driven design that restores dignity and well-being.
Mental health disorders such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and paranoid schizophrenia affect masses of people worldwide. These conditions not only challenge individuals but also deeply affect their relatives and communities. While clinical treatments remain essential, there is increasing recognition of the therapeutic role landscapes can play in supporting mental health recovery. Historically, nature […]
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