Shibam Historic Houses Program

Client 

GIZ >  GOPHCY


Client Type 

International Organization

Topic 

Heritage Management >


Service 

Project Management,  Advice

Year 

2004 - 2007


Status 

Completed

Project Summary

The Shibam Historic Houses Program (SHHP) was part of the Shibam Urban Development Project (SUDP); a German-Yemeni Cooperation Project. 


The SUDP aimed at linking heritage conservation of the World Heritage Site of Shibam with direct economic and social benefits for local communities and institutions. The Project received management services and technical support from the GIZ, and it received funding from the German Government and had strong cooperation agreements for joint initiatives with several Yemeni National and local counterparts.  The SUDP was presented with the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2007.  


The SHHP focused on the restauration of historic houses, preserving architectural details and features, managing quality, and monitoring impacts, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and sustainable practices.

Our experts (pre-LUGARIT) provided project management services for the SHHP.  


SHHP Project’s Impact Highlights

Project Credits

Lead Consultant

GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit >


GIZ Project Team

Related Project

Year:  2004-2007

Client:  GIZ , GOPHCY

A German-Yemeni cooperation project, and recipient of the 2007 Aga Khan Architecture Award, focused on heritage conservation, economic and community development, and infrastructure improvement in Shibam, Yemen, benefiting local communities through partnerships, training, and extensive operational programs.

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Header Photo

Shibam's densely packed urban fabric. Photo © HELOVI/Getty Images - Via National Geographic.  Link >