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Understanding the architecture of occupation in Palestine means acknowledging the ways that space, infrastructure, and planning policies impact lives, restrict freedoms, and drive resilience. It is a reminder of the power that architecture holds to either bind people to place or fragment their connection to it—and the enduring spirit of those who resist through the very spaces they inhabit.

Settlements, bypass roads, checkpoints, and military zones are not merely infrastructural developments. They form a systematic network of physical and psychological barriers that fragment the landscape, restrict movement, and reshape Palestinian spaces. The construction of the Separation Wall is a stark example, cutting through villages, uprooting families, and distancing Palestinians from their homes, livelihoods, and agricultural land.

Urban planning practices, like the zoning laws control where Palestinians can build, live, and work, often denying permits for essential services while enabling the expansion of settlements. This controlled environment amplifies inequality and restricts Palestinians to crowded urban areas while vast stretches of land remain out of reach.

Despite this, Palestinian architecture also tells a story of resilience and adaptability. Communities are developing ways to reclaim spaces and preserve cultural heritage, using architecture to safeguard identity, resist erasure, and build hope for future generations. Community centers, local markets, and repurposed heritage sites serve as spaces for gathering and resistance, where Palestinians sustain and celebrate their culture.

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Which of the above architect archetypes can you relate to? Tag an architect who can relate!
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Earlier this year I attended a very interesting talk about the Architect Archetype by Michael Lavalley. In these posts I share with you some of the architect archetypes.
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Architect by profession has discovered her passion for fashion after graduating from .

With a full-time job at the office Arch.Ola and her friend who happens to be an architect as well, managed to build their brand a local fashion brand that blends modern and edgy designs with their heritage.

Ola and her partner bring a fresh approach to the old stitching practice by using gentle color combinations, daring cuts and designs, which make their pieces stand out from your typical collection.
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Check their designs on their page
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An architect and a founder of a local brand. Can you guess who's next?
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The most logical relationship is that both fashion and architecture provide a shelter for people in different social dimensions! Can you guess who's next??
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With her passion for all that is wood and vintage Meet Arch. Labiba Mashaal founder of where she dedicates her free time to design and produce different minimalistic and modern articles that could fit well in any home and complete an owner's house-ware.

The naturally treated organic wood is hand-picked, hand treated and hand-carved by Arch. Labiba where she combines the minimalistic modern style to the vintage handmade artefact.

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Architects are often found being stuck to the outmoded practice of trading time for money! Soo through this series of .962 is shedding the light on brilliant architects who are searching and creating their own business opportunities. Fortunately enough, architecture enriches its students with a unique skillset which serves us big time when shaping our career path.
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Share with us your story to tell the world that architects have infinite potentials which enable them to excel and thrive in every job experience.
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In contrast to the current business models of most architecture firms .962 has gathered some architects who have created scalable endeavours that have the potential to provide them with continuous income streams. Meet them here and help in supporting their businesses
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