"In this project, I address the issue of the conservation of brutalist architecture as an example of massive construction stemming from post-war national trauma. I explore the issue of conservation in architecture and its philosophical conception – whether the conserver, in the act of conservation, should restore the building to its original state and by doing so hide its harsh history, or whether they should present the building's historical progression as a social service for understanding historical incidents, difficult as they may be. The structure I worked on is a Tegart Fort near Kibbutz Gesher. It was one of about 60 forts built during the British mandate of Palestine, and most are still in use by the police or the military. In this project, I suggest turning the aggressive fort building on its head, and transforming it into a performing arts center, while conserving its historical and cultural values and making them accessible to visitors in a non-threatening way, one that allows a greater acceptance of Israel's historical narratives."