Urban Pier
Coexisting with the tracks, Forming a vibrant coast.
An industrial edge transformed into a lively communal space
Haifa's lower city
Mediterranean
Haifa’s Lower City lies along the northern coast, where the urban fabric meets the Mediterranean. Once a hub of port and industrial activity, this narrow coastal strip has dense streets, old warehouses, and limited public access, offering both a glimpse of the city’s past and potential for renewal along the waterfront.
Train Staition
Main Street
Main Street
Current Urban Condition
Waterfront
Train Railway
Port containres
Haifa Bay
The port and industrial zones that once drove Haifa’s growth now form a barrier between the city and the sea. The waterfront remains largely inaccessible, with abandoned lots, warehouses, and fenced-off areas. A railway runs between the port and the neighborhood, further separating the city from its coastline.
Main Axes
Main Axes
Urban Planning Strategies
Design Principles
From Barrier to Connection
View and Path Continuity
Rethinking the railway as an active urban interface rather than a dividing line
Reintegrating the Waterfront with Nature
Creating a vibrant center combining work, living and culture.
The Station as a Mixed-Use Center
Connecting the city to the sea through public, social and green spaces
keeping direct views and routes flowing down the slope toward the sea
From Industrial Edge to Urban Life Diagram
Water Front
City of Haifa
Water Front
City of Haifa
Water Front
City of Haifa
Offices
Commercial
Residential
Current Site
Reconnecting the city to the sea
Waterfront mixed
use development
Story Board
Connecting neighborhoods and activities while embracing the railway’s presence
Enhancing streetscapes while introducing new residential areas
Calm urban spaces integrated with greenery and natural light
Lively mixed-use streets, with shops, offices, and public seating
Studio Topic | Urban Renewal
Location | Haifa, Israel
Academic Year | Third Year
Offices
Commercial
Residential
Parking lot
Train Station
Green Space
Train Station
Mixed Use Area
Train Station
From Concrete to Green
Current Site
A New Mixed-Use City Center
Map Of Intervention Area
Residentail Area
Waterfront development
Green Spaces
Train Railway
Train Staion and mixed use area
Intervention Area
Building for conservation
Commercial and offices
Commercial and offices
Train Station
Residential Area
Section E-E
Section C-C
Section B-B
Section D-D
Section A-A
From Neglected Station to Urban Hub Diagram
Section A-A | Scale 1:500
Green
Space
Train railway and green spaces
Residential, Commercial and offices
Train Station
Educational center
Cultural
Center
Section B-B | Scale 1:500
Train Station Perspective
Maps and Series of Sections
Connecting the Neighborhood, Railway, and Coastline
