Lana Rabadi
Practice: Lana Rabadi
Established: 2000
City: Jericho
Country: Palestine
Lana Rabadi is an architect and urban designer with particular interest in cultural heritage and the preservation of historic buildings and urban spaces. She is currently a programme director for the PARCS project at CHF-Palestine, responsible for establishing seventeen public open spaces and recreational parks for deprived communities. The design and implementation of these parks is based on a participatory approach and community outreach. Women, young people and children are the groups intended to benefit from the programme.
Previously Lana worked on the Bethlehem 2000 project as a rehabilitation project manager with UNDP, and also as a consultant architect for the Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem, YMCA and other institutions and architectural firms in Palestine. She has presented her research at several conferences including UIA, and Arch Cairo. She is a member of the steering committee for ICOMOS Palestine and a member of the Engineering Association.
Lana Rabadi
Latin Patriarchate Facades Restoration, Jerusalem
The project involved restoring the Latin Patriarchate's facades in Jerusalem while preserve the building and historic architectural elements.
| How does diversity of people reveal itself at work? | As an architect I am a member of a living society which is trying to achieve change and development but is also proud of its history and heritage. Architects transform needs and aspirations into real projects, inspired by people's stories and memories of their spaces; at the same time architects have the flexibility to interact with those who will benefit from their work, listening to them and creating spaces that are suitable for their productivity and creativity. |
| Do you think our profession is diverse enough? | My region is rich in history and pride, and it has been the cradle of several civilisations. I am inspired by the rich and enormous heritage and identity of the region, with its diverse climate and richness of materials. My work is a message of respect and belonging and a contribution to development and change. |
| Who are your role models who inspire you? | Youth, children and women are my role models: women who are seeking change and more involvement in social development; youth, the life blood of society; and spontaneous and innocent children inspire us to continue our goals in life. |