War on cities: The case of Homs, Syria

The city of Homs, like so many places in Syria, has suffered mass destruction since the war began in 2011. So far, the architectural response to the crisis has focused on 'cultural heritage', ancient architecture, and the external displacement of refugees, often neglecting the everyday lives of Syrians and the buildings that make up their homes and communities.

In his work, Azzouz uses the notion of 'home' to address the destruction of cities like Homs, the displacement of the Syrian people both outside and inside the country, and to explore how cities can be rebuilt without causing further damage to the communities that live there.

With discussant Maxwell Mutanda (Lecturer in Environmental and Spatial Equity, Bartlett School of Architecture) and chaired by Estella Carpi (Assistant Professor in Humanitarian Studies, UCL Institute of Risk and Disaster Reduction). The event will be followed by a drinks reception.

This event will be in-person only. Please register so we can cater accordingly: https://war-cities.eventbrite.co.uk

Image credit: Photo of buildings in Syria, destroyed by war, by Mahmoud Sulaiman on Unsplash