PATH OF A NEW LIFE

Project idea

The idea of the project is a solution of resisting a lack of park places in Beirut and the nearest to the city areas. THE PATH OF A NEW LIFE is about the red path that goes through the entire park and also passenger terminal zone. Both zones are tied by the unified system of pathways and circles that intended to be used by pedestrians, cyclists and people with limited mobility as well. There are several entertaining zones along the path. The actual start of the path is located at memorial sone where the disaster happened. And the end of it is right at the passengers terminal where the new adventure starts.

Project description

The project includes all zones that must be within the port area: the container terminal, the empty container zone, the conventional cargo zone, the silos building, the free zone, the passenger terminal, and the existing port administration with its parking. Also, as a new function recreational areas were located in a massive part of the port. Memorial area is interpreted as well, the base of it was taken by the shape of existing pool that was caused by the explosion. That is why the main red path starts as a bridge where people can stand at contemplate the Mediterranean sea and other part of the port.

Technical information

The construction of the park is pretty simple - there are several metal circles that reinforced concrete columns hold, every element has railings as a protection. Each of the circles includes stairs and elevators so that all the people can use the circles ans evacuate if needed.
Moving to the passenger terminal - its construction is quite complex. The walls - ventilated facade that provides comfortable temperature inside the building. The roof - above the central part of the building, a shell is supposed to consist of a metal frame of a cross-rod (space-rod) truss, sheathed with reinforced fiberglass, waterproofing and metal facade cassettes of various shapes.