According to records from the Engineers Association – Jerusalem Center (EAJC), the Palestinian UIA Member Section, several women architects from Palestine have received important recognition for their professional achievements during 2025 and early 2026.
These accomplishments highlight the growing impact of Palestinian women architects in fields such as heritage preservation, architectural design, and international competitions.
Dr. Suad Mohamed Adeeb Al-Amri
Award: Arab Geniuses Award 2025 – Architecture and Design Category
Dr. Suad Al-Amri, Palestinian architect and founder of the Riwaq Centre for Architectural Conservation, received the Arab Geniuses Award 2025 in the Architecture and Design category. The award recognises her decades-long commitment to protecting and documenting Palestinian architectural heritage.
One of her most significant contributions has been her participation in one of the largest architectural documentation initiatives in Palestine, which resulted in a comprehensive register of more than 50,000 historic buildings and the revitalisation of around 50 historic centres across the country. Through restoration projects and community-based initiatives, her work has helped safeguard traditional architecture while strengthening local urban identity.
Dr. Al-Amri has also dedicated considerable efforts to training generations of craftsmen, encouraging the use of traditional building materials and techniques in restoration work. In addition to her field projects, she has produced numerous research publications and studies on Palestinian architecture, documenting building typologies, materials, and the evolution of historic villages.
Her work has played a key role in preserving architectural knowledge and reinforcing the cultural value of Palestine’s built heritage.
Dina Qazzaz
Award: BUILD Architecture Awards 2025
Architect Dina Qazzaz was recognised at the BUILD Architecture Awards 2025, receiving the award for the Best Modern Villa Project in Palestine. The project was commended for its contemporary architectural approach and contribution to residential design within the Palestinian context.
Eng. Dania Al-Omari & Eng. Dima Yasser – DYZign Studio
Award: International Competition for the Ramallah Science & Technology City Building
Architects Dania Al-Omari and Dima Yasser, founders of DYZign Studio, were awarded the Second Honorary Prize (Fifth Place) in the international competition for the Ramallah Science & Technology City Building. Their proposal competed alongside numerous international architectural teams and was recognised for its design quality and innovative approach.
These achievements demonstrate the important contributions of Palestinian women architects to architectural practice, heritage conservation, and design innovation. The Engineers Association – Jerusalem Center is pleased to share these accomplishments as part of the global effort to recognise and celebrate women architects worldwide.
