During the Civil War of 1975, Starco was heavily bombed and destroyed. A series of renovations thus took place afterwards, aimed at pre- serving the stature and spirit of STARCO in regard to itself and its surroundings. The first phase of renovations dealt with internal reworkings – i.e. machines, services, function- alities and elevators. Gener- ators and more sophisticated HVAC were brought in place to create a proficient space within. Following the El Zay- toune explosion, the decision was made to renovate the frontal façade of Starco - using glass, aluminum and tiles – as well as its foundational infra- structure. Considering further investment, STARCO laid out a plan to build two new floors on Block B. For that, Addor & Julliard were contacted 50 years later to design these additional floors. However, the duo firmly believed they would be unable to provide a better design to the existing one. As a result, Starco omit- ted these additions as way of paying homage to the time- less edifice.infrastructure. Considering further investment, STARCO laid out a plan to build two new floors on Block B. For that, Addor & Julliard were contacted 50 years later to design these additional floors. However, the duo firmly believed they would be unable to provide a better design to the existing one. As a result, Starco omitted these additions as way of paying homage to the timeless edifice.