Salam Emergency Station
Responding to ermergency
R. Sijbrandij (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
H. Smidihen – Mentor (TU Delft - History, Form & Aesthetics)
C.E.M. Blom – Mentor (TU Delft - Teachers of Practice / A)
H.L. van der Meel – Mentor (TU Delft - Architectural Engineering)
RJ Nottrot – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Education and Student Affairs)
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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.