Bridging The Divide, An Urban and Architectural Dialogue for Fostering Community and Urban Vitality

  • Prize
    Emerging Architect of the Year - Living Space
  • University
    Applied Science Private University
  • Lead Designer
    Tasneem Hamza
  • Other Designer(s)
    Roa'a Zidan
  • Photo Credit
    Tasneem Hamza
  • Location
    Irbid, Jordan
  • Project Date
    2023

The project aims to illuminate the division that time has created in downtown Irbid, seeking to reestablish a visual and physical connection between two disconnected areas. This involves revitalizing abandoned heritage buildings to revive Irbid's cultural essence. Creating a steel structure pergolas that embraces the heritage street, also constructing a new building from scratch that acts as a magnet draws both residents and visitors together and reflecting all aspects of the downtown. Through an urban and architectural dialogue, we aim to reconnect with the history and memory of the place.

Other prizes
1-Tamayouz Excellence Award - International Graduation Projects Award 2023 : Listed in TAMAYOUZ WORLD’S TOP 100. 2-iSustain Award 2023 - A/E Business Council: Second place award. 3-INSPIRELI AWARDS 9th annual competitions: listed in the FINALIST, category of urban design. 4-Selected as one of the winners of the 2024 Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) - Student Awards 5-BLT DESIGN AWARDS, winner of 2024 6-IDA DESIGN AWARDS, GOLD winner of 2024