Beirut Summer Workshop at LAU
This intensive 10-day workshop delves into the vibrant urban fabric of Beirut, exploring the potential of its "residual spaces" - leftover pockets, underutilized zones, and hidden corners within the city. Through a blend of traditional planning methods and Artificial Intelligence tools, architecture students will gain the skills to identify, analyze, and propose innovative design solutions for these neglected areas. The workshop will be divided into three key phases: Exploration and analysis, design thinking with AI integration and project development and presentation. By the end of this workshop, students will possess a deep understanding of residual spaces and their potential for urban design interventions, be proficient in traditional planning tools and their application in site analysis and design development, gain practical skills in using AI for architectural design generation, develop a comprehensive design proposal for a residual space in Beirut that integrates AI-generated forms with traditional planning principles, and enhance their communication skills through effective presentation of design ideas. By combining traditional and cutting-edge tools, students will gain the skills and knowledge to reimagine Beirut's urban fabric, one residual space at a time.
Investigating Residual Spaces: Beirut Reimagined
