The Rehabilitation of the Governor’s HQ Complex (former British Residency) in Mukalla

This project will oversee the rehabilitation of the building and surrounding area and protection of the skills needed to do so.

The Governor’s HQ and former British Resident Advisor’s Complex represents a remarkable landmark in Mukalla, Yemen and this project will oversee the rehabilitation of the building and surrounding area and protection of the skills needed to do so. Approaches to the traditional methods of Hadrami earth construction in mud brick and stone construction will be safeguarded through documentation and training of local people.

Project Details


Location: Yemen, Middle East, Asia Organiser(s): Cultural Emergency Response (CER) Project partner(s): Daw‘an Architecture Foundation Funder(s): British Council Cultural Protection Fund in partnership with DCMS Funding received: £ 629,660.00 Commencement Date: 12/2022 Project Status: Active
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