![]() In The Battle for Home: The Vision of a Young Architect in Syria (Thames & Hudson, $26.95), the remarkable debut that introduced al-Sabouni's courageous writing and aspirations for Syria to the world, the author advocates for a radical architectural revival connecting Homs to its rich past while also prioritizing the individual and collective needs of residents. Observing the devastation firsthand, Syrian architect Marwa al-Sabouni believes that poorly planned architecture contributed to the conflict in Homs as cultures and religions, separated from each other, lost the ability to understand and work together. ![]() Since 2011, the ongoing civil war has devastated the lives of the city's inhabitants and its ancient infrastructure, creating an architectural wasteland in desperate need of reconstruction. As the population grew, corrupt leaders segregated newcomers by housing them in shoddily constructed concrete blocks that did nothing to foster community and shared purpose. ![]() The ancient city of Homs was once Syria's religiously tolerant, culturally vibrant industrial center, where people from diverse backgrounds lived in harmony with their neighbors and their natural surroundings. ![]()
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