Suad Amiry has won the Great Arab Minds award for Architecture and Design. The Palestinian architect and author is being recognised for her work in preserving the architectural heritage of Palestine.
As founder of Riwaq Centre for Architectural Conservation, Amiry was instrumental in one of the largest documentation initiatives in Palestine, establishing a registry of more than 50,000 historic buildings.
She has also overseen the restoration of dozens of sites, providing cultural and community centres in 50 villages.
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