Symbiotic
Regeneration
a rift in the urban fabric as an opportunity to redefine the relationship between the organic and the artificial, old and new.
Location: Kiryat Elizer, Haifa.
Urban renewal studio: Lead by Arch. Omer Barr
The project approaches the site as part of an interconnected geographic system, aiming to redefine its boundaries in a way that fosters a deeper integration with its surroundings.
It incorporates the existing urban fabric as a foundation for renewal, viewing this transformation as a process that requires thoughtful programmatic updates. By creating inclusive systems that work in harmony with existing structures, the design establishes a symbiotic fabric, enhancing the relationship between the flatlands and the city’s topographical areas.
This approach strengthens the cohesion of the landscape, promoting a unified yet adaptable urban environment.
The rifts
The valleys
Geological context: Terrain and fabric
Identify natural characteristics through manmade design and using them in the process of urban renewal.
Dealing with Kiryat Elizer as part of a Geological system, thus redefining It’s Borders.
Vital connections:
While the city is divided into territorial sections,. It is defined by the its geological terrain and natural aspects
The project aims to introduce these parameters into the typical Urban- Renewal mechanism.
Old -New:
The project utilizes the existing fabric
And old structures as part of the Urban Renewal, Yet acknowledges the need for programmatic regeneration.
