AMASyria

The Archive of Modern Architecture in Syria (AMASyria) is an initiative to archive, document, and share the endangered Syrian architectural experience in the 20th century.

Yalbugha Complex Proposal

Yalbugha Complex and Mosque Official name: Yalbugha Mosque Site (Yalbugha Complex)Architect: Nizar Al-FarraCollaborators: n.d.Firm: n.d.Client: Damascus Directorate of Endowments (Awqaf)Year: 1965City: Damascus, SyriaBuilding use: Commercial, ReligiousStatus: Competition proposalTeam: n.d. Drawings Documents report Letter to the syrian prime minister regarding the yalbugha complex project The scans presented here have been intentionally reduced in resolution to optimize …

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Daraa City Hall Proposal

Daraa City Hall – Proposal Official name: Daraa City HallArchitect: Nizar Al-FarraCollaborators: n.d.Firm: n.d.Client: n.d.Year: 1966City: Daraa, SyriaBuilding use: GovernmentalStatus: Competition proposalTeam: n.d. Drawings 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

al-Khajja Market

Al-Khajja Market [Souq Al-Khajja] Official name: The commercial complex on Al-Thawra StreetArchitect: Nizar Al-FarraCollaborators: Eng. Yassin al-BurghliFirm: House of Research for Studies and Construction [Dar al-Abḥāth li-l-Dirāsāt wa-l-Tanfīdh]Client: The Cooperative Group for Occupants of the Khajja Market.Year: 1978City: Damascus, SyriaBuilding use: CommercialStatus: BuiltTeam: n.d. Drawings Proposal A Proposal B Pictures The scans presented here have …

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The Arab Center for Radio and Television Training

The Arab Center for Radio and Television Training Official name: The Arab Center for Radio and Television TrainingArchitect: Nizar Al-FarraCollaborators: Eng. Yassin al-BurghliFirm: House of Research for Studies and Construction [Dar al-Abḥāth li-l-Dirāsāt wa-l-Tanfīdh]Client: The Arab Broadcasting FederationYear: 1977City: Damascus, SyriaBuilding use: EducationalStatus: BuiltTeam:  Drawings Documents Portfolio letter to the arab broadcasting federation Pictures The …

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Faculty of Education – Damascus University

Faculty of Education – Damascus University Official name: Faculty of Education – Damascus UniversityArchitect: Nizar Al-FarraCollaborators: Eng. Yassin al-BurghliFirm: House of Research for Studies and Construction [Dar al-Abḥāth li-l-Dirāsāt wa-l-Tanfīdh]Client: Ministry of Higher Education; Damascus University Year: 1978City: Damascus, SyriaBuilding use: EducationalStatus: BuiltTeam: n.d. Drawings Pictures The scans presented here have been intentionally reduced in …

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Damascus Tower Proposal

Damascus Tower – proposal Official name: Tower of DamascusArchitect: Nizar Al-FarraCollaborators: Eng. Yassin al-BurghliFirm: House of Research for Studies and Construction [Dar al-Abḥāth li-l-Dirāsāt wa-l-Tanfīdh]Client: Messrs. Sakka Amini and Hassan and co.Year: 1971City: Damascus, SyriaBuilding use: CommercialStatus: Competition proposalTeam: unknown Drawings Proposal A Proposal B The scans presented here have been intentionally reduced in resolution …

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al-Sufara’ and al-Khayam Cinema

al-Sufara’ and al-Khayam Cinema Official name: The two cinema theatres project (al-Sufara’ and al-Khayam Cinema), plot No. 1262Architect: Nizar Al-Farra; Albert Sayegh; and Nizar al-MuradyCollaborators: Firm: The Technical Firm for Architecture and Construction [al-Maktab al-Faniyy li-l-ʿAmāra wa-l-Inshāʾ]Client: Messrs. Midani and FalahaYear: 1960City: Damascus, SyriaBuilding use: Commercial, CulturalStatus: BuiltTeam:  Drawings Preliminary study Final design Pictures The scans …

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Syrian Insurance Corporation building proposal

Syrian Insurance Corporation building | proposal Official name: Syrian Insurance Corporation complex (Salhiye Gate)Architect: Nizar Al-FarraCollaborators: Eng. Yassin al-BurghliFirm: House of Research for Studies and Construction [Dar al-Abḥāth li-l-Dirāsāt wa-l-Tanfīdh]Client: Syrian Insurance CorporationYear: 1977City: Damascus, SyriaBuilding use: CommercialStatus: Competition proposalTeam: n.d. Drawings Proposal A Proposal B Proposal C Documents Portfolio drawing list for proposal The …

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al-Fardus building

Al-Fardus Building Official name: Wahat al-Fardus buildingArchitect: Nizar Al-FarraCollaborators: Eng. Yassin al-BurghliFirm: House of Research for Studies and Construction [Dar al-Abḥāth li-l-Dirāsāt wa-l-Tanfīdh]Client: Messrs. Muallim, Dahduh, Qaluqa, Kahal and co.Year: 1985City: Damascus, SyriaBuilding use: CommercialStatus: BuiltTeam: unknown Drawings Pictures

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