A Modern Infrastructure Serving the Needs of Palestine
Ad-Dar Conference and Cultural Center
The establishment of
Ad-Dar is a response to the needs of the Palestinian people in the future
Palestinian state. One of the priorities in this transitional period is to help
develop and upgrade the existing infrastructure. A major aspect in this regard
is the lack of any adequate conference centers and a forum for cultural
activities. Ad-Dar
Conference Center, which is funded by the Foreign Ministry of Finland, is an excellent environment for meetings and conferences. The
design of the facilities, location, and the up-to-date equipment makes it a
unique place for local and international encounters.
The
facilities are designed to meet diverse needs. In addition to the Conference
Center, several rooms of different sizes are designed to host smaller meetings
and workshops. The facilities of the Conference Center include facilities for
simultaneous translation, video projector, slide projector, CD players, overhead
projectors and video scanners, which makes it the first of its kind in
Palestine.
One of the main goals of the author has been to develop Ad-Dar as vital
forum, easily accessible from all directions of the surrounding town. Inside the
building site, clear connections between the different parts of the complex have
been developed: the different functional units of the complex can be used all
together or divided into separate units. An important aim has been to create a
system of easily accessible outdoor spaces: terraces, patios, and miniature
gardens with light wells. All main parts of the new program have direct contact
and access to outdoor spaces and gardens.
