Mirma Al Wareh is an architect, artist, researcher, and Co-founder of the Archive of Modern Architecture in Syria (AMASyria). She is currently a peer researcher at the Institute of Development Studies and the University of Stirling. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Damascus University and a Diploma in Cinematic Arts from the General Directorate …
Ahmad Salah is an architect, researcher, and cultural practitioner whose work focuses on built and natural landscapes and their intersections with cultural and social domains in the Middle East, with a particular focus on infrastructure. He is the co-founder and director of AMASyria—The Archive of Modern Architecture in Syria. Ahmad holds a Bachelor’s degree in …
Unknown Soldier Monument Proposal Official name: The Unknown Soldier Monument – Second prizeArchitect: Bourhan TayaraCollaborators: artist Majid Jammoul, artist Abdulkader AlnaebFirm: Arab Planners Architects, and EngineersClient: Ministry of DefenseYear: 1980City: Damascus, SyriaBuilding use: Monument, Museum Status: Competition proposalTeam: n.d. Documents Portfolio The scans presented here have been intentionally reduced in resolution to optimize web display. To …
Bourhan Tayara Archive collection The archival collection of the Syrian architect Bourhan Tayara (1935–2018) is a developing collection at AMASyria – The Archive of Modern Architecture in Syria, marking the fifth collection in our growing archive. Tayara’s first documented project from this collection was acquired during our work on the archives of Architect Mamoun Alwareh, …
A report by Nizar al-Farra on his work Nizar al-Farra, A report by Nizar al-Farra on his workYear: 1978REF code: AMASyria_Ref_c1_P067doc The scans presented here have been intentionally reduced in resolution to optimize web display. To request access to high-resolution images or original materials, please contact us directly. contact
“Damascus in the Middle Ages” Nizar al-Farra, Damascus in the Middle AgesYear: n.dREF code: AMASyria_Ref_c1_P068doc001 The scans presented here have been intentionally reduced in resolution to optimize web display. To request access to high-resolution images or original materials, please contact us directly. contact
“the Architecture and Urbanism of 19th century Damascus” Nizar al-Farra, the Architecture and Urbanism of 19th century Damascus, conference proceedingsYear: n.dREF code: AMASyria_Ref_c1_P069doc The scans presented here have been intentionally reduced in resolution to optimize web display. To request access to high-resolution images or original materials, please contact us directly. contact
“Between Continuity and Claim” Nizar Al-Farra, “Between Continuity and Claim” paper for the ‘Damascus Future Development’ conference. Year: 1981REF code: AMASyria_Ref_c1_P070doc The scans presented here have been intentionally reduced in resolution to optimize web display. To request access to high-resolution images or original materials, please contact us directly. contact
“Old Damascus and the Importance of Preserving it” Nizar al-Farra, Old Damascus and the Importance of Preserving it, a lecture for the First Scientific conference for the protection of Damascus and its Ghouts in DamascusYear: 1976REF code: AMASyria_Ref_c1_P071doc001 The scans presented here have been intentionally reduced in resolution to optimize web display. To request access …
Untitled lecture Nizar al-Farra, Untitled lectureYear: n.dREF code: AMASyria_Ref_c1_P072doc The scans presented here have been intentionally reduced in resolution to optimize web display. To request access to high-resolution images or original materials, please contact us directly. contact
