Omar Harb

advisor

Phoenicia University

Lebanon

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

Feedback: Bytíz Uranium Mine Visitor Center
This project presents a clear and focused conceptual approach for the Bytíz Uranium Mine Visitor Center. Your core idea of preserving key views and vistas by defining design axes from specific locations is a strong starting point, ensuring the building meaningfully engages with its unique and historically significant surroundings.

The creation of two connected objects with a strategically removed mass at their intersection to form a spacious, view-optimized terrace is a clever design move. This not only offers functionality but also directly facilitates the appreciation of the museum grounds, mining tower, and surrounding heaps, enhancing the visitor experience and connection to the site's industrial heritage.

The use of reinforced concrete for the main structure provides a robust and durable framework, while Corten steel on the facade is an excellent material choice. Corten's weathered appearance will visually connect the building to the industrial landscape and the geological context of a mine, offering a striking aesthetic that complements the site's character.

To further strengthen this project, consider elaborating on how the internal programmatic layout of the visitor center (e.g., exhibition flow, educational spaces, visitor amenities) directly corresponds to and enhances the defined view axes and the experience of the central terrace. This would ensure the building's interior journey reinforces its powerful external concept and connection to the site's narrative.