The project consists of two slender towers connected by a plinth that acts as a
tying element. This plinth houses the entrance hall, conceived as a large, bright
space that acts as a transition between the exterior and the interior.
The facade system is characterized by following a rigorous order through a
monumental lattice made up of pillars. The vertical elements that make up the
facade generate a rhythm of solids and voids that varies according to the
movement of the sun, reflecting the passage of time. Its design gives the building
a heavy but light, opaque but transparent image.
The complex is raised on a platform accessed by a staircase located in the
central axis of the space, thus reinforcing the idea of symmetry of the proposal.
This platform functions as a public plaza, a space where interaction and
recreation are promoted. In its encounter with the ground, the building acquires
a more human scale through the plinth that makes up the base.
The project is called Barzakh because of its poetic and philosophical meaning. It
symbolizes a state of transition or separation which, paradoxically, also unites
two distinct elements. It also invites reflection on dualities, balance and
connection through separation.
It reflects the symmetry and relationship between the two structures, united
visually and conceptually. It evokes mystery, sophistication and depth, linked to
the cultural heritage of the Middle East.
It symbolizes the balance between tradition and modernity, a recurring theme in
the architecture of the region. It also highlights verticality, as a symbolic bridge
between heaven and earth or different cultural perspectives, offering a personal
and universal interpretation.