I have found these proposals for the urban generation of Wadi Amman on http://www.urbanexchangelondon.co.uk . The following description was added:

The jabals and wadis of Amman have been the scene of settlement since the Bronze and Iron Ages. The Ammonites made it their Amman, the Romans made their Philadephia. The Seil wadi is a serpentine river bed lying between the steep banks of the valley. Evidence of its past history gives the area a cultural richness to be treasured.

This urban strip stretches between the Roman Theatre and Forum to the Ottoman inspired Hedjaz Railway at the other. Because of intense urban growth and traffic streams, a succession of routes has been established over the years leaving the Strip impenetrable, lifeless and stranded.

Its strategic location and its regeneration potential, has made the Strip an ideal hub of activities.The project is a collection of buildings and public open spaces sitting in the valley landscape whose rhythm is articulated by a series of functional zones. The intention is to bring a sense of vibrancy to the area. Massing creates vistas and enclosures. The space between buildings tempting the user to visit beyond - a glimpse of more to explore. The trace of the Seil is reflected in the architectural composition, building details and the open spaces.

And now a bunch of photos: The Business Center

Conference Center - Day

Conference Center - Night

Business Center - Day

Building in the Business Center

Business Center - Night

Concert Plaza Theme Park (?)



See the animation! http://www.urbanexchangelondon.com/video.htm

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