#palestinian-heritage

#palestinian-heritage

Palestinian architect Suad Amiry has been awarded the 2025 Great Arab Minds Award in the Architecture and Design category. Founder and director of the Riwaq - Centre for Architectural Conservation, Amiry was recognised for her long-standing work in documenting, preserving, and reusing Palestinian architectural heritage through conservation practices that link historic structures with contemporary community needs. Her approach positions architecture as both a repository of collective memory and an active social framework, emphasising the role of heritage in everyday urban and rural life.

The Hirbawi textile factory, operating since 1961, is the last producer of the traditional Palestinian keffiyeh in Hebron, serving as a vital part of local heritage.