LAU- Ferry Terminal - Design 5 - Fall 2013

Theme:

The rapid development of the Lebanese Coast over the past several years has driven an increased need for public transport serving this linear region, and for public access to privatized harbors.The studio’s mission is to design a serie of ferry terminals on the Coast on a site of 17,000 sqm area

Program:

A. Terminal   [1000 m2]          
B.Lodging [500 m2]
C. Restaurant   [400 m2]
D. Convention Center [1000 m2]
E. Ferry Deck + Outdoor Space  

Massing Concept:

The concept emerges from combining the landscape feature to the project. A  continuous piece extends and forms slabs,walls,ceiling. All slopes are functional in term of space ( Seating for theater) or in term of stairs or ramps. Volumes are formed not as a massing , but rather a fragments of pieces bonding to form a space inside

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LAU -Urban Intervention - Design 7 - Fall 2014

Theme:

Bourj Hammoud is a very dense area in Beirut that is located across Beirut's river.The location of the 

11.800 sqm site is very critical that it defines the border of the huge area of Bourj Hammoud. An urban Study on all levels was implemented to conclude this Project

Program:

A. Bourj Hammoud Technical school 10.300 sqm          
B. Studios 4.000 sqm
C. Commercial activities 3.500 sqm
D. Open market 600 sqm
E. Parking 7.000 sqm        



                      

Massing Concepts:

The sloppy concept comes from the purpose of the extension of Bourj Hammoud Over the River. Adjacent walkways transform into entrance points which in their place form ramps that extend into cantilevered platforms. Masses tend to rise in a shy manner to assure the continuation of Bourj Hammoud,and  ends with a rectangular box to reinforce the framing of Beirut's cityscape.

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LAU - Housing Project- Design 6 - Spring 2013