בית השורשים

In my final project, I seek to use architecture as a bridge between memory and contemporary space through the revitalization of Faris Hamdan Palace in Baqa al-Gharbiya, which becomes the focal point of the “House of Roots" project. The project addresses the social marginalization of the elderly and proposes a new model for their active integration into daily urban life through inclusive and context-sensitive design that responds to both historical and present-day needs. The planning strategy is based on preserving the historic palace as a cultural and symbolic element while introducing a new building that surrounds it and accommodates the functional program of the day center. This dual system creates a dialogue between past and present — the palace embodies collective memory and identity, while the new structure represents renewal and contemporary community life. The center opens onto the main street (Al-Quds Street), fostering interaction between generations and transforming the site into a living urban space. By weaving together heritage and modernity, memory and future, House of Roots demonstrates how architecture can serve as a tool for strengthening social cohesion and cultivating a shared sense of belonging within an evolving urban fabric.