Salam Emergency Station

Responding to ermergency

Master thesis (2022)

Authors

R. Sijbrandij Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

H. Smidihen History, Form & Aesthetics - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
C.E.M. Blom Teachers of Practice / A - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
H.L. van der Meel Architectural Engineering - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
R.J. Nottrot Education and Student Affairs (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2022 Rik Sijbrandij
Safety Beirut Catastrophe Emergency Emergency station
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Published Date

24-06-2022

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

It’s August 4 when Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, is hit by one of the largest non-nuclear explosions the world has ever seen. Unfortunately, this explosion that damaged and/or demolished more than half of the city is not the first crisis it has to deal with. Several catastrophes have already plagued Lebanon and its capital during the last century such as (civil) wars, financial, health and other crises and a corrupt government. The research into the Salam Emergency Station looks into architectural adaptation within a hostile environment. It does so in one overarching building that facilitates the police, fire brigade and ambulance. The research mainly focuses on safety design, while also looking for a balans with approachability.