Heterotopic Patches Along the Coast

Detaching Land, Creating Autonomous Islands

Beirut’s Landmarks Landmarks as Anchor Points for the Urban System

Projected Islands of Commerce

Island of Market and Exchange

The Port area is proposed to be a place of economic exchange between island dwellers and the rest of the city, the island of exchange is boarded by walls of advertisement that constitute the interface to the city, the island is occupied by storage facilities, and shopping centers.

Island of Manufacture and Recycling

The Karantina area is proposed to be a place of Material recycling and solid waste treatment, the island is connected to the train station that represents a landmark where the collection and storage of material takes place. The island is also a hub for local building and manufacturing, where dwellers of the island can conglomerate to take advantage of the waste material and encourage local craftsmanship.

Projected Islands of Industry

Island of Material Import and Export

The container port is proposed to maintain its container storage vocation while also introducing administrative and regulation facilities across its southern edge for inner city import as well as establishing a hub for national exports.