About this Event
The city of Homs, like so many places in Syria, has suffered mass destruction since the war began in 2011. So far, the architectural response to the crisis has focused on 'cultural heritage', ancient architecture, and the external displacement of refugees, often neglecting the everyday lives of Syrians and the buildings that make up their homes and communities. Dr Ammar Azzouz uses the notion of the 'home' to address the destruction in cities like Homs, the displacement of Syrian people both externally and internally, and to explore how cities can be rebuilt without causing further damage to the communities that live there.
ABOUT AMMAR AZZOUZ
Ammar Azzouz is a London-based architect and writer. Ammar completed his Ph.D. in Architecture at the University of Bath. Since 2019, he has been a Short Term Research Associate at the University of Oxford. His book “Domicide: Architecture, War and the Destruction of Home in Syria,” was published by Bloomsbury in 2023.
The Stories and Art of the Displaced Help Reveal the Meaning of Home (New Lines Magazine, 21 November 2023)
As a Syrian I feel the pain of Palestinians as their homes and lives are destroyed. This is domicide (The Guardian, 30 January 2024)
ACCESS INFORMATION
The Howard Theatre is accessible via a lift (1st floor), and wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities are also available via a lift (Basement Level). In the theatre, there is padded seating, designated spaces for wheelchair users, and sufficient space for an assistance dog. There is a hearing loop facility available by request IN ADVANCE. Lighting levels will be low during the event. You are free to arrive, leave, stand up, lie down, or take a break at any time, without giving a reason.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Howard Theatre, Downing College, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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