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 submission presents a clearly articulated design concept supported by a coherent architectural strategy. The project demonstrates thoughtful engagement with the program and an effort to translate design intentions into spatial form. The author shows a strong visual language, and the arrangement of spaces suggests careful consideration of spatial relationships and functional requirements.

The design successfully integrates primary program components into a unified composition. Visual representations, including plans and diagrams, support the conceptual narrative and aid in communicating the design logic. In several instances, the project demonstrates originality in formal expression and spatial sequencing, indicating a high level of creativity.

Nevertheless, several aspects remain underdeveloped. While the overall conceptual direction is clear, the translation of ideas into detailed resolution lacks consistency in certain areas. Some functional adjacencies and circulation patterns would benefit from clearer articulation to enhance clarity and usability. Additionally, the design’s response to contextual conditions—such as environmental, climatic, and site-specific factors—could be more explicitly integrated into the architectural strategy to strengthen its relevance and performance.

Overall, Project 9726 reflects strong design intent and creative ambition. With further refinement in technical resolution and contextual responsiveness, the proposal has the potential to achieve a more comprehensive and robust architectural solution.

1. Deepen Technical Refinement
Clarify technical and constructive strategies to ensure that the conceptual intent is fully supported by realistic detailing. This includes materials, structure, and interface between spatial elements.

2. Clarify Spatial Organization and Circulation
Review circulation and adjacencies to ensure they are legible and functionally coherent. Refine plans and sections to clearly indicate how people move through the space and how different zones relate to one another.

3. Strengthen Contextual Integration
Conduct a more detailed analysis of site conditions—including topography, climate, orientation—and demonstrate how the design responds to these conditions. This will help ground the proposal within its physical and cultural environment.

4. Enhance Environmental Strategy
Incorporate or elaborate passive environmental design measures such as daylighting, natural ventilation, shading devices, and thermal performance. Showing environmental analysis diagrams will strengthen the sustainability aspect of the proposal.

5. Improve Representation Quality
Elevate the clarity of diagrams and drawings with improved labeling, scale consistency, and graphic hierarchy. Analytical drawings showing program logic, structural rationale, and environmental performance will enhance overall comprehension.

Optional add-on
• User Experience & Human Scale: Address how design supports comfort, accessibility, and occupant experience.
• Material Logic: Define a coherent material palette and explain how it enhances performance and aesthetics.
• Constructability & Realism: Clarify elements that may pose construction challenges and propose practical solutions.

27.02.2026