Jerusalem Fountain Reimagined in Amman Design Week Exhibit
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Amman Design Week's fourth edition features "Troubled Waters," a project by Palestinian architect Nadi Abu Saada, which reconstructs a lost Jerusalem fountain using a single surviving ceramic tile and historical research. The event runs until October 17.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Amman Design Week's fourth edition runs Oct. 2-17 with the theme "Accumulations."
- Palestinian architect Nadi Abu Saada presents "Troubled Waters" project.
- The project reimagines a lost Jerusalem fountain using a single ceramic tile.
- The event includes participants from Jordan, Palestine, and other countries.
- Activities span exhibitions, workshops, and discussions in Amman and Aqaba.
Amman Design Week has returned for its fourth edition, running from October 2 to October 17 under the theme "Accumulations." The event features designers and artists from Jordan, Palestine, and other Arab and foreign countries, with activities taking place in Amman and Aqaba. The program includes exhibitions, art installations, workshops, and discussions, focusing on the interplay of memory, heritage, place, and materials.
A notable Palestinian contribution is "Troubled Waters," a project by architect and historian Nadi Abu Saada. Over nine years, Abu Saada worked to reimagine a historic fountain that once stood at a hotel in Jerusalem. His reconstruction is based on a single surviving ceramic tile from the original fountain, supplemented by historical references. The surviving tile is incorporated into the reimagined fountain as a colorful element, aiming to reconstruct a piece of the location's history through design and art.
The official website of Amman Design Week lists Abu Saada among the exhibition participants. The event, which continues until October 17, offers a public program of exhibitions, workshops, discussions, and cultural activities.