#UNDER C-BCD: "Zaitunay Bay (f. 'Town Quay')" | Beirut Marina

[Jayme]

I like it, its very artistic, I hope they leave it white

[AmeriLEB]

I like it but ..Isn't that wall going to be blocked with the town quay development? Or maybe you will see it because it is all different levels??

[AmeriLEB]

Kinda dumb but observed/realized that the dirt is brown..not red clay like the rest of Beirut ..u can literally tell whats new land by lookign dwn/digging ...stupid comment i know

[Hassoun]

OCTOBER 2007

[AmeriLEB]

wow thats some valuable realestate!..are those the St. Georges pool/hottub in the foreground? great pic wonder if it was taken by an MP in tower 3

[LeB.Fr]

Net Bridge by Atelier Hapsitus



Net Bridge is a five-lane pedestrian bridge that will serve as a new gateway linking central Beirut to the marina.



Designed by Nadim Karam of Lebanese architects Atelier Hapsitus, work is due to start on the project early next year, subject to a favourable security situation, of course.



The project came about after a competition for a footbridge organised by Solidere - the development company rebuilding much of central Beirut - failed to select a winner. Atelier Hapsitus then proposed their Net Bridge.



Atelier Hapsitus also designed The Cloud, a speculative proposal for a resort city raised 300m in the air above Dubai.



Below is a statement from the architect about Net Bridge:

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THE NET BRIDGE

Political and security situation allowing, the Net Bridge, designed by Nadim Karam & Atelier Hapsitus, will become the Marine gateway to central Beirut in 2008.



A pedestrian bridge of five lanes which wind, converge and dive at different points, it is as much a temptation to linger, savour the 360° view of the sea and city coastline, or play hide-in-seek as it is to get to point B.



It is called the Net Bridge in reference to its aesthetic inspired by the fisherman’s net, and to its concept inspired by the ultimate zone for accidental discoveries, exploration and communication.

Originating from a design competition launched by Solidere in 2001, the construction of the Net Bridge has been constantly adjourned due to the events rocking the city since the assassination of the ex-Prime Minister, Rafic Hariri, in 2005.

The original competition requirements were for a small private footbridge mainly intended to service the millionaires in the downtown Beirut and Platinum Towers going to the Beirut Marina (designed by Steven Holl and now under construction).

The Atelier Hapsitus counter-proposal was for a public bridge, opening the piazza in front of it to the general public and extending the north-south succession of piazzas with a wide, woven bridge into the marina.

The concept, developed into a workable structure with the Advanced Geometry Unit of Arup (London), is basically that of five flying bands carried by two main girders. Currently, the foundations of the Net Bridge are being laid and construction is scheduled for 2008.

[LeB.Fr]

I forgo to mention that this article is like one year old...I just hope this horrible thing doesn't get built

[john2890]

Originally Posted by beirut guy

If built, it will ruin the whole Marina area!!!

i know what you mean, i had pretty much the same attitude to it at first, but at second thought it will give the marina a hip modern feel. it will be the defining structure of the marina, the thing that will differentiate the beirut marina from all the others. also, its made from aluminum and steel: short lifespan, its only temporary!

[Avlin]

Is this still on hold? is any sort of activity going on at the site?

[Beiruti]

I dont think it was ever on hold... but progress has been slow.

[Lirtain]

June 14 2008

[Abu 3Leish]

Lirtain this picture was shot from the spire of The Marina Towers!!how did u get up there !!! i tried to get up there once to take some pics but they ddnt let me i even asked solidere for a signed paper that i could take pics from up there but they said the site was closed to pictures as it is still U/C and this was around a month ago!!

[AmeriLEB]

Expected to be completed May 2010

[Lirtain]

Originally Posted by @L!_000_18

Lirtain this picture was shot from the spire of The Marina Towers!!how did u get up there !!! i tried to get up there once to take some pics but they ddnt let me i even asked solidere for a signed paper that i could take pics from up there but they said the site was closed to pictures as it is still U/C and this was around a month ago!!

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpo...&postcount=156

[LeB-iT]

From Steven Holl's website

[rezam]

http://hourie.com/Templates/ProjectD...&ProjectId=133

to my understanding, this is gonna be a huge parking??? correct me if im wrong....

[houssam]

What?? No!! it's res-com
maybe it'll have a huge parking underground

[AmeriLEB]

i think it sboth ...3 stories above and under

[AmeriLEB]

Does anyone have any picture updates? Post 31 in july shows the underground levels which look done...Steven Holl says completion 2009 but other 2010...i didn't know that the building and pools will be street level..always thought it was below..

[Abdallah K.]

anyone have new photos ( i really want to see what has changed)