Ahmad Khalil, Majd mahfoud
student
Manara University
Syrian Arab Republic
Urban Design and Landscape
1- Promoting and supporting the tourism sector in Syria. 2- Developing an appropriate organizational chart for the Al-Buhais area. 3- Securing tourism and… more
Tamer ElSerafi
advisor
Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering Architecture Department.
Egypt
Dr. Tamer ElSerafi is the Head of the Architecture Department and Director of the Master of Science… more
This urban design proposal aims to revitalize the Buhais area in Jableh City, Syria, by enhancing tourism, improving living conditions, and promoting sustainable development. The project is structured into two primary zones: a residential neighborhood and a tourism sector.
Residential Neighborhood:
Spanning 35.2 hectares with a housing density of 45 dwellings per hectare, accommodating approximately 6,000 residents.
Divided into four cells, each featuring a kindergarten and shops, centered around a neighborhood hub containing a primary school, clinic, administrative and security buildings, offices, and a hypermarket.
Designed to ensure efficient movement and accessibility throughout the area.
Tourism Sector:
Includes a hotel with 238 rooms and 20 chalets, a yacht club with a service yard, and tourist housing spread over 14.8 hectares.
The hotel facilities encompass amenities such as sports clubs, swimming pools, restaurants, and conference halls, aiming to attract visitors and boost the local economy.
While the project presents a comprehensive vision for urban redevelopment, further refinement in architectural detailing, material selection, and sustainable design strategies would enhance its feasibility and impact. Detailed plans illustrating circulation, construction methods, and integration with the existing urban fabric would provide a more robust framework for implementation.
Overall, "Reorganizing the Buhais Area in Jableh City" offers a promising approach to urban revitalization, balancing residential needs with tourism development. With additional development, it has the potential to serve as a model for context-sensitive urban planning in similar settings.