Riwaq (organization)

Riwaq (Arabic: رواق) or Centre for Architectural Conservation is a center for the preservation of architectural heritage on the West Bank of Palestine. The organization settles in Ramallah and owes its name mainly to a riwaq, which is an arcade in Islamic architecture.[1]

Riwaq
Founder(s)Suad Amiry
Established1991
MissionPreservation of cultural heritage
Location,
Websitehttps://www.riwaq.org/

Riwaq was founded in 1991 with the aim to preserve cultural heritage. Researchers of the center have compiled a detailed register of historic buildings in Palestine. Buildings at this location are frequently threatened by military occupation and counter actions of inhabitants. In the course of twenty years since its foundation Riwaq had completed more than one hundred restoration projects, including major monuments in the old inner part of Jerusalem and the renovation of historic streets in the inner part of Bethlehem.[1]

Recognition

Riwaq was awarded several times:[2]

  • 2006: Dubai International Award For the Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment
  • 2007: Good Governance Certificate, of Transparency Palestine - The AMAN Coalition
  • 2007: Qattan Distinction Award, of Qattan Foundation’s Culture & Arts Programme
  • 2010: Palestine International Award for Excellence and Creativity
  • 2011: Prince Claus Award
  • 2012: The curry stone prize
  • 2013: Aga Khan Award for architecture
  • 2014: Holcim Awards Africa Middle East

References

  1. Prince Claus Fund, Riwaq
  2. "جوائز | رواق". www.riwaq.org. Retrieved 2020-11-11.


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