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Competition Entry: Saad Fahmi Rabadi
  • Designer: Saad Fahmi Rabadi
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  • Location: Amman, Jordan

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Sample text and images from the entry are given below.

Infrastructure Design

Judges' marks & comments

Originality, Sustainability & Innovation : 67%
Feasibility & Functionality : 70%
Aesthetics : 44%

"Unlike other designs, this one used the stone that is familiar to Bath... Although this design was not my personal preference, it was clear that thought and development of ideas was in more depth than other entrants. Above the street level was hard to digest but possible."

"Dominating design which fits well with the 1960s architecture of Bath College but not with the 18th century architecture of the rest of the city."

"Despite the slender pillars, the design overpowers the environment. Perhaps wider pillars, but fewer of them, would be a better option. Too high, even [for] the St James Rampire. Not aesthetically pleasing."

"Raised pathways are interesting. Block plan is good – urbanist. Very 60s looking and may not be accepted these days."

Bath cultural identity is determined by its architectural structure. The challenge for a modern element is how to fit into it, while not being limited by it.

The idea of this design started by realizing that this new ULTra system will spread through the city of Bath and will be a strong new element that could destroy the special image of the city.

I chose to use the stone as an architectural and structural element to carry a station located in the middle of St. James street. The station and track are at a level of 5.7m, and both are carried by the stone walls which have been distributed along the track -- but not in the middle of the street pavement, so that pedestrians can walk under the track easily.

The station can be reached through stairs, and also by an elevator, for those who cannot use the stairs.

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