FormidabilityPort of Beirut Passenger Terminal and Memorial

SoA Archive Project; Summer 2021; Architectural Design Studio 6; Third Year; Instructor: Matthew Lopez; Teamed with Ziyuan Wu; Concept: Lin; Others: 50% Wu + 50% Lin;

Being destroyed by one of the biggest non-nuclear explosions in history with the force of a 3.5 magnitude earthquake, and is believed to have been fueled by 2750 tons of ammonium nitrate stored in warehouse-12 at the port, the port of Beirut is destroyed thoroughly. this project aims to raise national confidence in Lebanon, and console citizens’ hearts. The memorial is designed as an elevated park to be more solemn and pristine. The softness of the memorial is embraced by the main body of the terminal, cuddling it and protecting it. The terminal is driven by the two forces, with one pointing to the old downtown of Beirut and the other one pointing to the new economic center. Strictly cut on the east side of the site, the building raise to the top on the northeast corner. It works as a wall to the city, fortifying the country as well as people’s confidence.

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Ground Floor Plan

Circulation Plan

General Site Plan

South Elevation

Section Model

Photography

Traveling with a camera, I want to feel and capture people's lives from different backgrounds. Deeply touched by these views in front of my eyes, I wonder what I could do, as an architect, to keep the happiness longer. Continuing to explore this world and better understand people’s lives are the pumps that promote my ideas in architectural designs. I `want to be someone who helps people enjoy their lives more.