Omar Harb

advisor

USEK - Holy spirit University of Kaslik

Lebanon

As an architect and founder of Omar Harb Architects & Associates, my work centers on creating… more

The project proposes a defined architectural concept articulated through a controlled formal language and a structured spatial framework. The submission demonstrates an effort to organize programmatic elements within a coherent system, suggesting a clear initial design intention. The overall composition reflects a degree of rigor in handling geometry, massing, and spatial sequencing.

One of the project’s strengths lies in its ability to establish a recognizable architectural identity. The formal strategy is consistent and suggests a deliberate design process rather than arbitrary decision-making. Certain spatial configurations indicate an awareness of user movement and occupation, contributing to the legibility of the proposal.

However, the project reveals a gap between conceptual formulation and architectural resolution. While the formal logic is evident, it is not consistently supported by spatial depth or constructive clarity. In several instances, the project remains diagrammatic, with spaces lacking sufficient articulation in terms of scale, hierarchy, and experiential quality.

Additionally, the proposal does not fully capitalize on contextual parameters as generative forces. The design appears relatively autonomous, with limited evidence of how site conditions—whether environmental, topographical, or cultural—inform the architectural decisions. This weakens the project’s capacity to operate as a site-specific intervention.

Overall, the project demonstrates a controlled and promising design direction. To reach a higher level of architectural maturity, it requires further development in spatial articulation, tectonic clarity, and contextual integration.

1. Reinforce Tectonic and Structural Logic

The project would benefit from a clearer expression of how it is constructed:

define structural system (frame, load-bearing, hybrid)
articulate joints, spans, and load transfer
align structural logic with formal intent
2. Deepen Spatial Articulation

Move beyond abstract spatial organization by refining:

scale relationships
volumetric hierarchy
threshold conditions (entry, transition, compression/expansion)
3. Use Context as a Design Driver

Reframe the project as a response rather than an object:

integrate topography into form generation
respond to climate (orientation, shading, ventilation)
engage with surrounding urban or landscape patterns
4. Clarify Programmatic Efficiency

Ensure that:

functions are logically distributed
adjacencies are justified
circulation supports usability

Some areas currently read as conceptual rather than operational.

5. Integrate Environmental Performance

Embed sustainability within the design logic:

passive cooling strategies
daylight optimization
shading systems as architectural elements
6. Strengthen Representation & Analytical Depth

Improve the explanatory power of the project by:

adding diagrams (structure, circulation, zoning)
refining sections to show spatial quality
clarifying ambiguous areas in plans

The project demonstrates a disciplined conceptual approach; further development in tectonic clarity, spatial articulation, and contextual responsiveness will significantly enhance its architectural depth and coherence.
15.04.2026