HYBRID STRATEGIES
1) ‘Forces’: Exchange, Old City
Layout, Sea
Land use by NWD: Cultural
Function:
- Transition area between Old and
New, land and sea, East and West
Beirut
- Large public decks
- Departure point for public transportation

Urban Tool Kit
- Hardscape: Basalt, Wood
- Soft cape: Trees: Albizia
Julibrissum
Grasses: Arundo donax
- Lighting: Maritime Type - ‘Treo’ by
2) Forces ’: Mountain View, Sea
Land use by NWD: Culture,
Leisure
Function:
- Very distinct area, collecting a
variety of uses and users
- Design that invites different
kinds of entertainment
Urban Tool Kit
- Hard scape: Basalt, Wood
- Soft space: Selection of
Every green trees and scented shrubs
- Lighting: Maritime Type - ‘Treo’ by DAE
3)’Forces’: Intellect, Mountain View and Sea
Land use by NWD: Offices, Retail,
Congress
Function:
- Major meeting space
- Place for relaxation
- Place for intellectual exchange
Urban Tool Kit
- Hardscape: Basalt
- Softscape: Wide selection of flowering
trees,
- Shrubs, climbers and grasses
- Furniture: Bench: ‘Rondine’ by Geohide
- Lighting: Maritime Type - ‘Treo’ by DAE
4)‘ Forces’: Old City, Mountains view, Sea
Land use by NWD: Culture
Function:
- Quit pedestrian zone
- ‘Memory’ strip
Urban Tool Kit
- Hardscape: Basalt, Wood
- Soft cape: Scented low shrubs and
herbs
- Lighting: Low Lighting ‘Lamparaalta’ by
Santa & Cole and Green Spots
5) ‘Forces’: Public space, Intellect
Physical Aspect:
- A Park Belvedere connecting
the NWD, the old city
and the sea shore
- Tilted shape towards the sea
shore highlighting the façade
Elements:
- Performance area for open air events
- Pedestrian bridge crossing the
corniche and connecting to
St. Georges bay
- Big tree canopy contrasting with
the massing of NWD