Hamam Yalbougha
2011 I Aleppo, Syria I Renovation and Interior design I
Art Vision Studio I Client: Architect Ramy el Dahaan
Art Vision Studio I Client: Architect Ramy el Dahaan
(“Hammam”) is a Mamluk-era public bath in Aleppo, Syria. The hammam was built in 1491 by the Emir of Aleppo Saif ad-Din Yalbugha al-Naseri. It is located next to the entrance of the Citadel of Aleppo, on the banks of the Quweiq river.
The Mamluk structure is based on a typical floor plan with three sections, the frigidarium, tepidarium and caldarium. Each of these three parts has a large central domed area surrounded by four iwans. The monumental street façade is symmetrically built, with an entrance portal in the middle. The walls display ablaq decoration with alternating courses of yellow and black stone. The domed and vaulted spaces are lit by saucer-shaped glass plugs.
Design Strategy
This project is the renovation of the Interior finishes and furniture using traditional methods and materials, and the original underground heat distribution canals were repaired and now serve to conceal the new heating ducts. A café, kitchen, laundry and other service rooms were added the existing facilities
This project is the renovation of the Interior finishes and furniture using traditional methods and materials, and the original underground heat distribution canals were repaired and now serve to conceal the new heating ducts. A café, kitchen, laundry and other service rooms were added the existing facilities
