S.L.O.W.

Analysis

Creating a well working, sustainable community is always connected with economical and social aspects. A problem we realized in our studies is the likeness of villages- they all have the same functions- agricultures, breeding, housing, that makes them self-sufficient and means there is no collaboration between them. Our studies focused on finding the way to protect settlements structures against being homogeneous- that makes them isolated and destroys chances for economical development- through finding their own specific function, what should be done by analysis of their strong and weak sides. It is similar to the urban method of estimation called S.W.O.T. (strengths, weakness, opportunities, threats). To initiate this process in the case of Association of Forty- northern part of country- we propose a system of connections inspired by nature- geographical localization allows to find the one supported, unique function of the village and joining villages into groups of collaboratve. The proposed system is simple-the lowlands or flat areas are used for agriculture and collaborate with middle areas with the function of breeding, olives or grapes cultures. Uplands focuses on touristic development or spa’s function. Goods produced in one village might be sold in others or in nearby main cities what improves economical situation of Arabian society. Differences in service offered would be an impulse to start the migration between villagers that, paradoxically, would integrate the community. Otherwise throw this type of contacts people from different villages could meet others and the exchange of culture, knowledge and experiences will begin. This simple example of system is only a proposition- weak and strong sides should be found and accepted by the local community in every settlement separately, but moving and mixing people is very important in process of integrating society. To put our ideas into practice we propose a new infrastructure and communication system connected with public transport and existing roads leading to main city centers as a base.

Ein Hud- project

The example of coexistence Ein Hud- of Ein Hod is unique because of an artistic society living in Ein Hod and the proximity of Carmel National Park with it natural attractions. For Ein Hud touristic connection with art, the National Park, ancient ruins and views overlooking on the Mediterrenean Sea is a great opportunity to develop tourism as one of its economical activities. Views, nature, ans mountain landscape are a great mixture of features making the place ideal to visit and spend holidays especially for Haifa inhabitants tired of living in big city hustle and bustle. The Proposed form of accommodation- mainly in bungalows surrounded by olive trees- connected with possibility being close to the nature and testing local culinary delicacies prepared from food produced in the village- that’s a chance to make Ein Hud a great attraction for tourists. The undisturbed life of the village is realized throw zoning of areas- the touristic part of the village is located near a main road, has own car-park and infrastructure with hotel and gastronomy base. For inhabitants and guests, to provide undisturbed communication, a new road is proposed using partly existing tracks and paths that makes a shape of it more realistic. This main road leading from Road no.4 along the administrative border of Ein Hod is also the main axis of urban design and the axis of view from the top of a hill. Agriculture focused on olives and grapes (seemingly to be the best use the agricultural production on steep slopes of Ein Hud) might be second effective foundation of village economy. The production should be associated with manufacturing and products might be used in local restaurants points or sold . In our opinion the types of agriculture should be limited (e.g. olives and grapes) what would make this production more economical and effective in connection with adaptive plant. The idea of zoning is based on rings. First of them includes agriculture, touristical and production areas. Then, moving in towards the center: the extensive dwelling with two-storeyed, free-standing establishment appears.(). Two last rings surrounding market are an intensive dwelling area (three-four storey), in the neighborhood nearest to the market with commercial function as shopping, restaurants or apartments allowed. This commercial area, connected with public spaces, activates center of a Village. The mosque is a part of eastern frontage of the square. Public life concentrates on the market- a public space equipped in all functions necessary for the Community, like hospitalization, culture, education, commercial passage and market-hall. They all are located in one multi-function building shaped around the top of a hill. The architectonic form corresponds with natural forming of the hill- terraces and ramp climbs to the top and successive function appears under shading facades and foregrounds slopes. This construction system creates intimate spaces with resting, meeting and entertainment points. Communication –stairs and ramps-leads to the viewing point and green open spaces on the top of a hill accessible both for villagers and guests. One of the main attraction in this “park” is an amphitheatre, referring to the mediterranean tradition of place. It might be used in various ways- as place for public debates in ancient agora style, or for performances, concerts, lectures, etc, also might being used by children from the school and kindergarten. The school and the kindergarten on the southern slope are equipped with playground and the nearby park invites for walks, relax and activities such as gardening . The medical clinic has its place in northern slope with easy access from road surrounding the top. The middle- western part of the complex is assigned such as an art- gallery and on the second storey- the market hall and commercial passage in the nearest neighborhood. Stairs leads to the top of market hall and that it is easy to get to the viewing point, amphitheatre and green public open spaces. The whole complex is going to be well exposed seen from the main road and might become a kind of symbol of Ein Hud recognized easily and a clear determinant of spatial orientation in Village. We propose a new border for the village including 200Dunams what seems to be enough both for growth of the Village and tourist, economical and cultural development.The union of touristical and agricultural function would be a base for creating sustainable community being a partner to other villages of Association of Forty and to establish cooperation in economical aspects with neighborhood which improves its perspectives for a better future .