The Port of Beirut's Central Market
Project idea
The core principles of design revolves around the idea of learning from the past in order to create a better future. As architects it is our duty to help, provide, and resolve problematic that arise. After the tragic explosion (4th of August), I thought of presenting a project that consists of elements of the past while programming the future, from markets that play a vital role being near the port where transportation takes place, in turn, linking to the city at large. The area will then no longer be privatized but rather it will be given back to the people for their benefit and the city's. The Port's Market will increase income, provide job opportunities, as well as revive the area and act as a beacon of hope. A collective memory only becomes bad because our brain decides to view it as tragedy, a tragedy that will be passed on from one generation to the next. I believe that there is more to it… why not transform it into something more meaningful? Something like hope in the face of adversity? Let’s honor these martyrs by a livelihood area, a place of tribute, a memorial.
Project description
The project consists of international. and local markets, it consists of arts and sculptures made by the citizens, a memorial to honor the tragedy, workshops for employees, as well as active public spaces, terraces are used as gathering points and open circulation, piazzas for circulation with 2 cranes extruded pointing at the silos as a gesture.Restaurants & coffee shops also take a place for a moment to enjoy the breeze and the program while relaxing.
Technical information
The building is made of recycled elements from the explosion,
concrete
containers
metal pipes
glass
two large cranes
wood
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