Damascus University, Faculty of Fine Arts
Location
Damascus
Country
Syria
Construction
1970s
Project Status
Built
Building Type
University
Notes
Designed in collaboration with an Italian architect, the building has an inner courtyard, including a huge amphitheatre and an art garden. The front façade is treated with engraved limestone. The inner façade is mostly treated with claustra. Functional elements such as exhaust chimneys and stairs are designed with free forms.
Sources
Building Culture in Syria, ch. 1 p. 03
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