Frames of Motion
Project description
The project combines two main ideas: a skeletal timber structure inspired by wooden boats and sea creatures, and a landscape where greenery extends continuously into the site. Through a modular system, units can be added, removed, reused, or transferred without demolition, creating a flexible athlete community. The water boulevard adapts to flooding while supporting kayaking and public life, while the yachting club integrates maintenance spaces, flexible programs, and ecological observation.
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Antoine Younan is an architect, professor, and founder of YDESIGN. A USEK graduate, he pursued studies at the École d’Architecture de Strasbourg and Laval University. Since 1992, he has taught architecture while leading international collaborations and award-winning student teams in competitions including Saint-Gobain. He worked at Ateliers Jean Nouvel before establishing projects across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. His research explores Mediterranean identity and Lebanese architecture, with works and publications recognized internationally.