Riwaq (organization)
Riwaq (Arabic: رواق) or Centre for Architectural Conservation is a center for the preservation of architectural heritage on the West Bank in Palestine. The organization is based in Ramallah and owes its name mainly to a riwaq, which is an arcade in Islamic architecture.[1]
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| Founder(s) | Suad Amiry |
|---|---|
| Established | 1991 |
| Mission | Preservation of cultural heritage |
| Location | , |
| Website | https://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 City of Jerusalem and the renovation of historic streets in the historical part of Bethlehem.[1]
Awards
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, Ramallah
- 2007: Qattan Distinction Award, of A. M. Qattan Foundation's Culture & Arts Programme, Ramallah
- 2010: Palestine International Award for Excellence and Creativity
- 2011: Prince Claus Award
- 2012: Curry Stone Design Prize
- 2013: Aga Khan Award for Architecture
- 2014: Holcim Awards Africa Middle East
References
- Prince Claus Fund, Riwaq Archived 2011-10-19 at the Wayback Machine
- "جوائز | رواق". www.riwaq.org. Archived from the original on 2019-04-01. Retrieved 2020-11-11.