A young girl restoring part of a wall
Young architects being trained in restoration

Project summary:

This project will restore and enhance significant and endangered buildings and public spaces across four historic centres in the West Bank. These processes will be documented and supported by a heritage training programme for young architects and transformed spaces will be adapted for reuse as community centres to be led by active cultural organisations. Collaborations at a regional and international level will support the creation of new records of traditional practices, provide new opportunities for knowledge exchange and showcase Palestinian cultural heritage to global audiences. 

Target countries:

Palestine

Lead organisation:

Riwaq Centre for Architectural Conservation

Grant amount:

£1,216,264

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