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RE-INTERWINE - Re-Thinking Beirut Port

Project locationBeirut, Lebanon

University/SchoolNational Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Lead ArchitectQin-Chao Zhou, Wan-Hsuan Wu

Design TeamInstructor: Charles Tzu Wei Chiang

ClientBeirut City Government, 11X STUDIO for Architecture & Urbanism

This project aims to re-think each urban block in Beirut and connect it with a linear transportation system. An intertwined approach is used to try to solve the problems of the city. The four specific zones identified—based on opportunity and potential—are characterized by different strategies and uses. They can be described as: Waterfront activities center, Cultural and Creative Center, Agricultural Trade and Food district and innovation center. Lastly, citizen participation enables users to customize their own street activities and behaviors that lead to a sustainable urban design.