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- Country of residence: Palestine
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Ahmed Barclay is a visionary architect and environmental designer based in Beirut. He is renowned for his innovative work and his commitment to social and environmental justice. Ahmed co-founded arenaofspeculation.org, a platform dedicated to exploring the intersection of architecture, politics, and society. Currently, he is deeply involved in the Visualizing Palestine project and the #3awda initiative, both of which aim to raise awareness and foster dialogue on critical issues facing the region.
Previously, Ahmed collaborated with DAAR (Decolonizing Architecture Art Residency) on the groundbreaking "Laboratory of Returns" project. This initiative delved into the exploration of appropriate architectural models for the return of Palestinian refugees, shedding light on the complexities of displacement and the built environment.
In his research endeavors, Ahmed Barclay delves into the transformative potential of architecture and urban planning as tools for spatial resistance within the context of the Palestinian struggle. His work embodies a fusion of creativity, activism, and scholarly inquiry, inspiring new perspectives and possibilities for addressing pressing socio-political challenges in the Middle East.
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