A perfect Beirut

Abstract

Thesis I is a personal sketchbook done during the 17 October revolution in Lebanon; the exercise was to observe the demonstration spaces to finally produce numerous sketches that focus on the mental and social spaces generated in those spaces. Thesis II seeks to reimagine the city of Beirut, Lebanon, in a new and different context through a personal illustrated narrative. The narrative follows a day in my life in the “Perfect Beirut”, envisions the future city if the 17 October revolution succeeded and tackles mainly the demonstration areas to generate a different urban fabric to the capital. The narrative is personal and is inspired from the personal sketchbook. Plus, the illustrations are used as a medium to challenge political, social, economical and public spaces issues through a new and calm face to Beirut.