Reclaiming Urbanism: Points on Architecture and Its Transformations in Syria

At a pivotal and historic moment in Syria, as the country emerged from a long-standing dictatorship, this workshop was held to offer a multifaceted perspective on our architecture, exploring our dreams, fears, concerns, and the lessons we have learned and experienced over the past years, and what we can call today, the future of architecture and urbanism in Syria. The workshop was structured around eight key themes, prompting discussions on potential approaches to each. Preliminary papers were drafted by a team of specialized researchers and architects.

After reviewing and discussing the papers, participating students provided their insights and feedback, which were then incorporated into the final versions by the authors. This initiative primarily serves as an educational resource, offering architecture students a collection of reference papers on these critical topics. Additionally, it functions as a documentation effort, grounded in the belief that recording our thoughts and discussions today will provide a valuable foundation for the future.