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.

Rashad Shawa Cultural Center Gaza
Rashad Shawa Cultural Center Gaza
Rashad Shawa Cultural Center Gaza
Rashad Shawa Cultural Center Gaza
Rashad Shawa Cultural Center Gaza
Rashad Shawa Cultural Center Gaza
Photo credit: © Jörg Schumacher 2009
Source: Sos brutalism, Archnet, Palestinian Information center
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