Rashad Shawa Cultural Center
Rashad Shawa Cultural Center
Sa’ad Mohaffel
Gaza, Palestine
31°30’00.2″N 34°27’59.9″E
1989
The Rashad Shawa Cultural Center was built in Gaza by the syrian architect Sa’ad Mohaffel. It is a rare example of Brutalist architecture in Palestine.
The square plan is divided into two triangles, one of which extends over two floors. The building spaces mainly hosted three functions: a meeting place for large gatherings during annual festivals, a place to stage exhibitions, and a library.
It was destroyed by Israel in November 2023.