BECON OF HOPE. BEIRUT PORT DESIGN

cyprus international university

Project idea

The project idea

The concept behind the port design is to establish ultra-modern port facilities that will fulfill requirements and address environmental, financial, and building climatic conditions in Beirut. The concept is the tipping point. During an explosion, energy is released as a blast wave that travels in the shape of a spherical or circular shape from the site or point of explosion to the surrounding region. Using this form on-site to establish continuous connectedness or mobility between all of the facilities and buildings, as well as to arrive at this conceptual framework. Connectivity on the property is achieved through sunken gardens and bridges linking buildings that merge into their surroundings.

Project description

Project description

The beacon of hope project stands out on the shores of Beirut as something that holds the promise of hope to the people and the environment. Radial geometrical motions or movements throughout the site to create a symphony and sustainable building techniques that will have a less environmental impart in order to reduce environmental waste and pollution.

Technical information

Technical information

utilizing organic design concepts and cutting-edge construction methods The use of photovoltaic material and conversation solar energy turns solar energy on-site into electrical energy that may be used in interior spaces, as well as the use of wind turbines.
Construction of a new surrounding around the original silo structures to house a memorial.
The materials used for the diagrid systems in the administrative buildings are reclaimed from the site's existing shipping containers.