Stone as Wall Paper: The Evolution of Stone as a Sheathing Material in Twentieth-Century Amman

Introduction

The Use of Stone in Amman
By May Shaer

Stone Samples
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Private residence

7 Fawzi al-Ma’luf St., 1st Circle, Jabal

1950s

Fawwaz Muhanna

External fence

Beige

10 cm by 40 cm blocks

Every four blocks are grouped together to form a 40 cm by 40 cm panel
Tubzeh

Recessed, 1 cm black pointing

Recessed, 1 cm black pointing

Soiling

Panels alternate between ones that include horizontally arranged and vertically arranged blocks