Rebuilding Series Palestinian Architecture Architectural History

As part of our on-going initiative investigating sustainable rebuilding through collaboration - we, Birzeit University and the Engineers Association Jerusalem Center, نقابة المهندسين - مركز القدس | EAJC are collaborating on an online Rebuilding seminar series. This seminar presents the architectural and urban history of Palestine, from its earliest origins to the modern built environment. Abdalrahman Kittana: Architectural Practices in the Palestinian Medina in Late Ottoman Period The talk will present an architectural reading in city archives from Ottoman period. The presentation will furthermore explore building practices and the intricate architectural fabric of Nablus old town. Nadi Abu Sa’adeh: Toward an Anti-Colonial Urban History. Planning Modern Jaffa The talk will address the history of urban planning in the case of Mandate Palestine, focusing on the coastal Palestinian city of Jaffa. It contrasts British and Zionist colonial schemes with Palestinian efforts to build their own cities.