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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.

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The rifts

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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.

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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.

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Old -New: 

The project utilizes the existing fabric

And old structures as part of the Urban Renewal, Yet acknowledges the need for programmatic regeneration.

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