Water-Springs Structures

Site:

AlSafaheya water spring, AlNabih Saleh, Bahrain

Problem:

The water spring is a protected site, but it’s currently dry and abandoned by the area residents.

Proposal:

The design proposal aims to appropriate the site to be used as a small green pavilion to be enjoyed by the island residents. The key decision aim to eliminate the noise and pollution from the street by creating and a green belt around the site and semi closed structure to promote safety and enclosure. Also, as the water spring is fully dry the design aims to regain a part of the ecosystem that appeared clearly after the spring’s drought which is wild shrubs and greenery. Moreover, the area is adjacent to the Tubli Mangrove habitat, the design suggests linking the two sites together to create a green belt and encourage pedestrian movement and ecosystem richness. Due to the direct sun and heat water evaporation rates increases and human comfort decreases, therefore a shading device is proposed to create shading yet allow passive ventilation and plants exposed to sunlight. The structure is made of limestone and soil which allow plants to grow freely. The Warka mesh is introduced to condense humidity in the air and irrigates the plants.

Water-Springs Structures

Site:

Hoais water spring ,Buri, Bahrain

Proposal:

The design proposal is a stepped water collection tank that collects the water vapor. The droplets get stored in the water surface at the bottom of the well. Instead of reclaiming the water spring location, a couple of platforms divides the levels interconnected with staircases. The materials used are treated earth with limestone which is from the site but paved to ease pedestrian access at the same time create fertile land for reed and bushes growth.

Site:

Sakheer camp, Bahrain

Proposal:

The design proposal is a temporary structure built for camping purposes in the desert area in Bahrain. The pavilion is created for social gatherings and activities during the winter when the breeze is cool, and the sun is moderate. The pavilion is 3D printed using earth from the site using 3Dwasp robotic printers. The structure is domed to distribute the load evenly to the walls and foundations. Sky and wall openings are introduced for cross ventilation and connection with the external environment. The pavilion creates shade and shelter yet mimics the sand dunes and movement.

Al-Barma’ae -The Amphibian- reconnects, joins and reunites the community of Bahrain with their sea (bahar). An intimate relation of a glorious history, a rapport filled with stories, adventures, moments and silent conversations. The barrier of land reclamation has been severely damaging this connection with tons of sand and polished concrete. Fishermen who breathe the sea have lost their air, treasure and their source of income.

Al-Barma’ae bridges the gap, through occupying the sea in a sustainable and environmental friendly manner. It aims to create a platform for fishermen to flourish, meet, contribute and save the marine life prior to consuming it. This project is a reflection of the community needs in a compact physical space. It’s a prototype that may be duplicated or altered to meet future needs and functions. The initial proposal is a floating platform that is a community land trust, owned and managed by that community members, it integrates historical, environmental, educational, social and economic functions that serve for the advantage of the country’s heritage and its community members.

Al-Barma’ae is a realistic concept that was designed to be tested on the actual ground, and real characters from the scenes of life are meant to evaluate the space and improve it to meet their needs. This project may be a narrow step towards the dream that would bring some of Bahrain’s identity back. However, its designed to draw attention to the issue of land reclamation and its severe damages, through its social and educational platform where those issues could be discussed and future plan could be altered to serve for the community advantage. This prototype aims to create a substitute to land reclamation and adversely advantage the environment instead of barring it.

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