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Historic Preservation and Conservation

Technological University Dublin

Architecture

2023

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A Stereotomic Struggle, Jim Roche Jan 2023

A Stereotomic Struggle, Jim Roche

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Stone in architecture has “territorial and political implications” as its use and designation impact the human rights of the indigenous population. The craft of stereotomy is not just bequeathed from the Crusaders or more recent imperial colonists but has a diverse blended history that is deeply ingrained in Palestinian built culture. Such theses inform the experimental work of Elial and Yusef Anastas, two brother architects who operate from Bethlehem what they term a counter hegemonic practice with the stated aim of “decolonising architecture”.