research + practice
A studio for
storytelling,
design,
archiving narratives,
and experimenting with materials.
We weave forgotten histories,
tell stories of people, and crafts,
exploring connections with
storytellers, craftspeople, and lands.
when the minimum should be a minimum of 9 m2.
As part of my final year project during my BA, the following proposal acts as a prototype
for old neighborhoods to reclaim their heritage by investigating its streets and stairways
as potential open public spaces.
The case proposed takes place in Mar Mikhael, an old neighborhood located in Beirut,
traditionally known for its railway station. Its urban fabric is defined by narrow streets,
multiple stairways, small shops and variety of craftsmen.
With gentrification and private development slowly creeping into the neighborhood,
its history is disappearing with the displacement of its long-term residents
and the destruction of its old traditional houses.