Award Cycle: 2002-2004 Cycle
Status: Award Recipient
Country of origin: Jerusalem
Location: Old City, Jerusalem
Client: Welfare Association
Architect: OCJRP Technical Office / Shadia Touqan
Size: 871'000 m²
Completed: 1996
This programme aims to preserve the identity and character of the old city of Jerusalem, while also aiming to regenerate the local economy, thus improving the living conditions of the inhabitants who are mostly Arabs. This involves emergency restoration of buildings under threat, a training programme, and a community awareness campaign. To date nine restoration projects have been completed.