Nablus

Al-Jitan Square

The Jitan square can be considered a quasi-public area as it constitutes the entrance to an area including tens of housing units.It is surrounded by commercial venues and shops, such as metal scrap shops and washing-machine servicing shops within the Old City of Nablus.It was in a deteriorated state as there was tarmac only on parts of the area while the rest was covered with dirt.The whole square was thus, stone tiled to facilitate the inhabitants’ entrance to the three or four storey housing units surrounding the plaza.This was, of course implemented after the complete rehabilitation of t

Reconstruction of Al-Shoubi Residential Complex

A whole residential complex (Hosh), where 18 families lived, was completely destroyed in 2002 during the Israeli invasion of Nablus. The Technical Office implemented a comprehensive reconstruction project including a phase to remove debris & remains and 2 phases for reconstruction of the destroyed parts, provision of new infrastructure and restoration of the remaining historic parts. Project implementation started in 2006 and completion is expected before end 2009. 

The Darwazeh Complex (Hosh Darwazeh)

A large part of this complex had been destroyed as a result of the main Israeli incursions of 2002 and those ensuing. Five families who had been forced to leave the area at the time were able to return after the WA team completed its rehabilitation intervention in 2010. This was considered an emergency intervention, as the buildings and destroyed part of the complex constituted a hazard to the surrounding inhabitants, which needed an urgent solution.

Hosh Obaid

Located in al-Qisariyyeh neighborhood (Harah), in the Old City of Nablus, Hosh Obaid or al-Jibali as many residents prefer to name it, is considered one of the poorest and most marginalized communities in the old city.

Rehabilitation of Habaleh project

When we came to the place, it was full of dirt and waste and was causing social and environmental problems to the population in the old town.After preparing all the studies, we decided to work on-site project that serves the local residents and makes the place the center for recreational activities.The landscape is part of our wish to build an attraction for local residents that will increase visitor numbers to the old city.The amphitheater area offers a good place to youth and visitors for playing and social activities.Also is now a place where schools and other groups are able to learn ab

Technical office unit in Nablus

Located at the center of the Old City of Nablus in Salahi Street, the two-storey abandoned and physically deteriorated building was restored and rehabilitated to fit its new function, as the location for the Technical Office for the Restoration Unit and the office of the Local Committee of Nablus Governorate.The work included restoration of the internal spaces, protecting the original geometric colored tiles and replacing the damaged tiles by new ones of traditional design.Most of the wooden work, including screens, mashrabiyyat and original windows, were restored and maintained.

Sharaf Building

Located at the center of the Old City of Nablus in Salahi Street, the two-storey abandoned and physically deteriorated building was restored and rehabilitated The Sharaf building is located in Harat al-Yasmeeneh, near Masjid al-Satoon at the north-western side of the Old City in Nablus.There is inadequate information about the historical period of the building’s establishment, but we know that it was originally used to house many families. However, from the survey and the site analysis it could be said that it dates back to the late Ottoman period and is over one hundred years of age.

Al-Nabulsy Building and Courtyard

The building and the courtyard are situated near Thafer al-Masri School, which is located in the Old City of Nablus.Al-Nabulsi building is a large building consisting of three floors and a roof, in addition to the existance of an open courtyard in front of it that had been developed into a landscape. The physical condition of the building was very bad. Thus, it was restored and rehabilitated to function as a social centre.The project first phase was completed in June 2011 and the second phase in November 2011. 

Hosh Obaid

Located in al-Qisariyyeh neighborhood (Harah), in the Old City of Nablus, Hosh Obaid or al-Jibali as many residents prefer to name it, is considered one of the poorest and most marginalized communities in the old city.

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