Ma’an Ottoman Castle Rehabilitation
Industry:
Renovation, Rehabilitation &Adaptive Reuse
Client:
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Project Status:
Design Completed
Project Area:
720 m2
Location:
Ma’an, Jordan
Our office achieved prequalification from the Jordanian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, subsequently securing the significant responsibility of designing and preparing tender documents for the Ma'an Castle renovation project. This ambitious endeavor aimed to revitalize, rehabilitate, and redesign the castle to serve as a museum showcasing local culture.
Constructed by the Ottomans in 1520 AD, the Ma'an Castle initially served as a garrison to support and safeguard pilgrims traveling from the Levantine area on their annual Haj trip to Mecca. Recognized as the first major Ottoman building on Jordanian soil, the castle held historical significance. Our commission from the Ministry involved designing the renovation process, reinforcing foundations, repairing building fabric, and eliminating any alterations, additions, or annexes made over the past three decades.
As the inaugural project of its kind for a Jordanian architectural and engineering office, our team collaborated closely with the Ministry and the Department of Antiquities. We undertook the task of redesigning floor plans to align with the new museum purpose, maintaining the building's historical character. The project required meticulous attention and creativity in designing interior works, architectural elements, and details, encompassing electromechanical and security aspects.
