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 clear architectural idea articulated through a consistent formal language and a structured spatial framework. The submission demonstrates an understanding of programmatic organization and attempts to construct a coherent relationship between form, function, and user experience.

A notable strength of the proposal lies in its compositional control and the clarity of its primary architectural gesture. The project conveys a strong visual identity, and certain spatial sequences indicate an awareness of how users engage with the built environment. The overall design approach suggests a disciplined methodology rather than a purely intuitive process.

However, the project tends to remain at a conceptual level without fully resolving the architectural implications of its initial idea. The translation of form into space, and space into use, is not consistently articulated. In several instances, the project reads as a formal proposition rather than a fully developed architectural system.

Furthermore, the relationship between the project and its context requires further depth. The proposal does not yet sufficiently demonstrate how it responds to site-specific conditions—whether environmental, cultural, or urban—resulting in a degree of detachment from its surroundings.

In summary, the project reflects a solid conceptual foundation and a controlled design approach, but it requires further development to achieve spatial, technical, and contextual coherence.

1. Advance from Concept to Architectural System

The project should evolve beyond its initial formal clarity by articulating how the concept informs:

structural systems
material choices
construction logic

This will transform the proposal from an idea into a buildable architecture.

2. Reinforce Spatial Legibility

Clarify how spaces are experienced:

define hierarchy (primary / secondary / service)
improve transitions between zones
ensure circulation is intuitive and continuous
3. Strengthen Programmatic Resolution

Re-examine how functions are distributed and connected. Some areas appear diagrammatic rather than fully operational, and would benefit from deeper functional testing.

4. Contextual Anchoring

Develop a stronger relationship with the site by integrating:

topography
orientation
climatic response
cultural references

The project should feel embedded rather than placed.

5. Environmental Integration

Introduce passive strategies as part of the architectural language:

shading devices
natural ventilation
daylight control

These should reinforce, not contradict, the formal intent.

6. Representation & Analytical Depth

Improve the explanatory capacity of the drawings:

add diagrams for circulation, structure, and environmental strategy
clarify sections to demonstrate spatial quality
reduce ambiguity in key areas

The project demonstrates a controlled and promising architectural approach; further development in spatial articulation, contextual integration, and technical resolution will significantly enhance its overall coherence and impact.
15.04.2026