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THE RMEIL CLUSTER
TRC_URB501 Desing Stuido
Donors: UN HABITAT - IMPACT LEBANON - JAPANESE EMBASSY
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ShedIing the light on a forgotten cluster in the heart of Beirut. The Rmeil Cluster has been forgotten long before the Beirut August 4th blast. The area’s challenging access, and its proximity to a planned and later cancelled infrastructure project makes it a less privileged, left aside part of the neighbourhood. On august 4th, the cluster took a huge hit from the blast, the buildings in its limits were very heavily damaged, some have even suffered on the structural level, and one building completely collapsed. 6 months after the blast, this area is still completely damaged leaving more than 25 families displaced. Live Love Beirut launched a project to rehabilitate the Rmeil cluster and bring its families back home.
The various damages on the housing units in the cluster:
- Damages in the structural elements (columns, slabs, and roof)
- Damages on building facades (some partially collapsed)
- Complete loss of openings (windows and doors)
- Damages on civil, mechanical, and electrical levels
- Damages in common areas (staircase, facade, etc.)
- Damage in pedestrian access road (outdoor stairs)
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The Rmeil cluster had been forgotten long before the Beirut August 4th blast. The area’s challenging access, and its proximity to a planned and later cancelled infrastructure project makes it a less privileged, disregarded part of the neighbourhood.
On August 4th, the cluster took a huge hit from the blast. 6 months later, the area is still completely damaged, leaving more than 25 families displaced. The neighbourhood boasts a large 4000sqm garden space, a pocket of nature within the hustle and bustle of the city.
The space has been transformed into a functional space to compensate for the lack of inclusive green spaces in the city of Beirut.
The aim of the project was to create a sustainable and healing multifunctional outdoor community space where different activities can be held. The strategy adopted for the project is “Build Back Better”, promoting flexibility and resilience when faced with future crises.
