The Battle for Home

The ‘visionary memoir’ ( Observer ) of a young female architect in war-torn Syria, and the role architecture plays in whether a community crumbles or comes together, now available in B-format paperback.

'An understated gem of a book . . . gripping' - The Spectator

'An angry and personal memoir' - Daily Telegraph

'A visionary memoir. . . extraordinary' - Observer

'Incisive … speaks with that particular mix of solicitude and sharp criticism born of true belonging married to broadness of perspective' - Art Review Asia

'It is safe to say that you will find this extraordinary work remarkably unlike any other recent architectural publication … inspirational and decidedly humbling' - RIAS Quarterly

Marwa al-Sabouni has a PhD in Islamic Architecture and runs a private architectural studio in Homs, Syria. She is co-owner of the first and only online media site dedicated to architectural news in Arabic: www.arch-news.net.