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This measure allows the redesigning of the existing runabout in order to facilitate
pedestrian crossing and minimize the presence of cars within the square, sewing the
cut created by the Government Avenue. Moreover, a new large unifying pavement
surface will integrate a quiet urban drop-off zone for the new Square and the BAB
building. The access to the Suq by car under the archways of the Bab Al Bahrain will be
still allowed enhancing the position of the building as a gateway to the City. This new
shared interface will encompasses new forms of accessibility and attracts people from
all directions to have a great urban experience.
Envisioning a progressive attitude towards sustainability in the MENA region, the
proposal introduces an integrated cultural and ecological vision for Bab Al Bahrain.
Very careful attention has been given to sustainable design principles, in terms to
create a main bioclimatic passive strategy, which allow with simply good practices the
emerging of a unique and world class public space. The BAB Urban Oasis proposal
looks forward to activate the use of outdoor spaces throughout the day, using passive
cooling devices to naturally cool and mitigate the hot daytime environment. Threes,
plantings, land modulations greening, innovative buildings and shade structures are all
key figures to shape a more pleasant environment and to increase a wide range of
outdoor activities
The project is composed of three main layers evolving in a symbiotic and sustainable
way. In response to the climate, a monumental urban canopy like a sun umbrella will
provide shade, shelter, and comfort to the pedestrian areas placed below. Climate
comfort ensures having a meeting place that offers a relaxed natural atmosphere, a
real oasis away from the stress of urban conditions, experiencing well-being and
nature in an organic artificial topography. Over the cultural programs and under the
shade canopy, a large open space is defined by its artificial geography. It groups silent
and shaded calm zones along its gardens patios and green slopes, rather than offering
a traditional public space. The public urban ground level, with its open spaces, water
landscaping and main public pedestrian and car access, will host the principal cultural
and urban facilities. A gentle descending slope garden will draws people towards a
central entrance accessing some programs and parking.
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URBAN OASIS - BAB AL
BAHRAIN (CONCEPTUAL
PROPOSAL)
Location: Government Avenue, Manama,
Bahrain
Client: Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom
of Bahrain
Building status: Concept proposal
Number of stories: 2
Site size: 39400 m2
Site type: Urban
Building area: 10000 m2