The Middle East has been a cradle of several civilizations (religions, languages, and traditions), and a site of crossing trade routes that transcended modern national borders and identities.

Arini moderates a discussion with participants from the crafts district; Ruba Asi and Zeina Barto.

This talk dwells on the experience of Rami Daher and TURATH: Architecture and Urban Design Consultants, citing projects that were based on a strong link between theory, academia, and practice.

The project departs as an imaginary architectural practice that takes over a commercial office space in the city.