Reclaiming the International Fair, Tripoli

2024

Type

Urban design

Area

50.000 m²

Location

Tripoli, Lebanon

Phase

Concept Design

Credits
Project team:

Mark Samaha, Sabine Chaaya, Mariana Voz Dec

Visualisations:

Mark Samaha

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The project transforms the existing Bresso Airfield in Parco Nord Milano into a next generation vertiport embedded within a continuous urban landscape. Positioned between the city and the open field, the proposal establishes a clear interface that connects infrastructure, research, and public life.

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Two linear volumes housing a research laboratory and a flight academy are elevated above the ground to preserve permeability and maintain the continuity of the park. Below, a recessed layer accommodates hangars and operational spaces directly linked to the runway, ensuring efficient and uninterrupted aircraft movement.

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