hyper-City

Project idea

In recent years, all the world is suffering in the pandemic, indirect cause the global economy crises. Many of them are unemployed because of losses in national and international business. Beirut, the Capital of Lebanon, is a hub of culture and history which was a tourist destination and now is affected. To worsen the situation, the biggest port explosion in history was happened at Beirut port which cause many people dead and lose their home. The occurrence of these two incidents seriously affected local life. Currency devaluation and inflation make them unable to afford food. Hundreds of business have been forced to close.

The drawing that was showing the past, present and future which become the main idea of designing this project.

Past - The Beirut port as a Lebanon’s main seaport which is important towards to the local economy. And after the explosion was happened, the local economic is collapse, many of them is losing their jobs.

Present - A series of solution and program is done to rebuilt the Beirut port and economic recovery. Which is remain the function as a port by adding a space for local to have economic activities, gathering space, cultural space and memorial space. By doing this the Beirut port can be a tourist attraction and drive the local economy.

Future - The economy is improving, which led to an increase in population and decrease of land. Therefore, the building is in vertical layout and the warehouse will place underground which to maximize the minimum space.

Project description

In this 21 century, it is derived a new economy system which is Gig economy. The Gig economy is based on flexible, temporary or freelance jobs, often involving connecting with clients or customers through an online platform. It can be benefit workers, business and consumer by making work more adaptable to the needs of the moment and demand for flexible lifestyles. For example, online seller, ride-hailing, freelance designer, youtubers, etc.

The “hyper-City” aims to provide a space for Gig economy to grow. To provide one scheme which can be manage in short path and long demand, modular building system is come and play. The building modular system is an optimal solution because the low cost of implementation and short construction time which more affordable for the locals. This system is categories in three which are residential area, commercial and recreational area and services area. The SOHO (small office home office) modular units is designed to allow residents to customize their space depending on their budget. The modular units are run by individual for Gig economy while the communal space like open kitchen, small theater, courtyard, etc. is besides the residential area to bring the people out. By doing so, the residents can gather and rest out from the work which allow a balance between work and leisure. It also an open space for them to share their experience and knowledge of the Gig economy

Gig economy as a new trend for future. Therefore, the “hyper-City” can be expand over time with the modular building system for extra units to be added for increasing of Gig economy workers. Last, the “hyper-City” is designed for Gig economy to be “flexible, economical and easy to build”.

Technical information

This modular system is used because it has low cost of implementation and short construction period which more affordable by the locals for running Gig economy.
The building element like wall panel, floor panel is controlled manufacture in factory and transport to site. The building materials like steel structure from the explosion site is recycle, process and reuse. The modular unit will be install on site and assembly become final product.

Documentation

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