Systemic Triangulation, a Tool for Complex Urban Diagnosis The Case of Horsh Beirut

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Published: Dec 31, 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32891/jps.v4i4.1232
Keywords:
complex systems Horsh Beirut public space complexity systemic triangulation urban diagnosis

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Joumana Stephan
Lebanese University
Nada Chbat
Lebanese University

Abstract

Perceived as a complex system, public space could be examined through the means of complexity thinking. Complexity thinking not only offers a new urban terminology delivering interesting insights on the city and its public space, it also offers new tools that could deepen our understanding of their major issues. In this paper, the complex case of Horsh Beirut is diagnosed with one of these tools: Systemic Triangulation. As a trans disciplinary tool for relational diagnosis, Systemic Triangulation acknowledges the inscription of urban problems in structural, functional and dynamic continuums, establishing the relationships between them, and projecting interactions between the system and its environment. This paper searches for the implication of this method, based on non-linear representations of urban reality, in public space design and management. And explores to what extent the systemic approach could give us fresh answers on classic urban problems such as dysfunctional green public spaces and spatial segregation.

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Stephan, J. and Chbat, N. (2019) “Systemic Triangulation, a Tool for Complex Urban Diagnosis: The Case of Horsh Beirut”, The Journal of Public Space, 4(4), pp. 5–36. doi: 10.32891/jps.v4i4.1232.
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Vol. 4 No. 4 (2019)
Section
Space

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Author Biographies

Joumana Stephan, Lebanese University

Joumana Stephan holds a PhD in Architecture, Lebanese University (LU), EDST, Laboratoire de recherche en architecture, environnement et développement durable, Lebanon, in a cotutelle program with Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, ENSAV, LéaV, France. She has also a Master in Research (2013-2014), a Master in Master in Architectural Engineering (2011-2013), a Bachelor in Architectural Engineering (2007-2010), from Lebanese University in Lebanon.

PROFESSIONAL WORK
2016 - 2017: “MEDSEATIES” project - Coastal cities urban management and pilot projects (technical, social and economic intervention intervention) with EK concept and Al Fayhaa’ Urban Community, Lebanon http://www.medseaties.eu
2016 - 2017: “RESUME” project - Linking architecture schools to the market (academic and economic intervention) with LU, Lebanon and Municipality of Barcelona, Spain www.resumeproject.eu
2016: “FOP Future of our past” project - Scattered hotel innovation (architectural, social and economic intervention) with LU and Municipality of Byblos, Lebanon www.futureourpast.eu
2014: Yazigi Atelier - Beirut, Lebanon
2012: NORR Group Consultants International Limited - Dubai, UAE

Nada Chbat, Lebanese University

Nada Chbat is Full Professor at the Lebanese University (LU) since 2003. She holds a PhD in Architecture and Landscape Sciences, Agro ParisTech (Paris, 2010, very honorable). At LU since 2015 she is Head of Research Laboratory in Architecture, Environment and Sustainable Development, since 2013 she is Co-director of seven "cotutelles" of theses in Architecture and Landscape, since 2011 she is the Research Master's Coordinator: Sciences of Architecture, Landscape and Territory Sciences. She was also Responsible of the International Relations (2011- 2016).

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
2019 Evaluator of Inter-University Scientific Cooperation Projects - PCSI, funded by "AUF".
Since 2018 Evaluator of scientific research projects, funded by the Lebanese University.
Since 2018 Member of the Research Committee in Arts and Sciences of Art, Urbanism Section, LU.
2006-2019 Writer of fifteen articles published in national and international scientific journals.

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
2012 International competition, in collaboration with Suez Environnement Paris, on the rehabilitation of the Saida coastal dump in Lebanon.

ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Since 2014 International Expert at the High Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education - (HCERES) - Paris.
2011-2015-2016 Attendance at General Assemblies of the Conference of Rectors of the Middle East Region - (CONFREMO) - (AUF).
2011 and 2017 Member of the Board of Directors of the Union of Universities of the Mediterranean - (UNIMED)
2011-2017 Member of the Central Committee for Planning and Quality Accreditation at LU.
2011-2017 Member of the steering committee and local coordinator at LU of the following international projects: OIPULES - Tempus / TLQAA- Tempus  /  RESUME- Erasmus+ / E-TALEB- Erasmus+ / Rescue - Erasmus+ / FOP- Erasmus+ / Baaklin: Towards a smart city, leading change into Chouf Souayjani Region- Erasmus+ / RECONET- Erasmus+.

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