Jala Makhzoumi’s lecture, “Landscape, Garden, and a Colonial Legacy,” presented as part of the Aga Khan Program, explores the profound influence of colonial legacies on landscape architecture and cultural identity. Makhzoumi contrasts urban landscapes shaped by colonial practices with rural traditions that resonate with local ecology and heritage, such as the Mediterranean hakura garden. She emphasizes the necessity of designing landscapes that are rooted in context, culture, and sustainability, particularly in the Middle East. By integrating traditional practices with modern approaches, the lecture inspires a reimagining of landscapes to reflect and preserve regional values while fostering environmental resilience.
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