Window Stories

Historical Architecture as an Urban Meeting Point

Rarely does one get the opportunity to combine creativity, nostalgia, art, history, and love in one project. This installation is built from the collection of the late Jerusalem photographer Yoram Amir, who salvaged over 2,500 old windows from historic buildings slated for demolition. Crafted over 150 years by artisans from Jerusalem's diverse cultural communities, these windows were collected as a protest against the loss of the city's architectural heritage.

Following Yoram’s passing, LILI-X-FALUJA reimagined this archive into an open-air pavilion in the public space. The structure bridges the contours of Old Jerusalem with the modern city, blending historical materials with precise architectural design.

Measuring 16x13x13 meters and constructed from 550 original windows, the installation was created for the Mekudeshet Festival with the support of the Eden Development Company. It served as a pocket of tranquility in the city center, demonstrating how art-driven placemaking can transform an environment and bring communities together.

"For us, Window Stories represents the intersection of architecture, design, and cultural event production—turning local archives into spaces that reshape the urban environment."

• Materials: Steel and wood structure, 550 historic Jerusalem windows

• Partners & Production:Mekudeshet Festival, Eden Development Company

• Photos: Daniel Chanoch