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

Hmoud Husayn al-Kiswani St., al-Rashid Suburb, Amman
1990s

Unavailable

Building façade

Pink and pinkish white

25 cm

Horizontal courses

Mufajjar

Flush, 1 cm beige pointing

Flush, 1 cm beige pointing

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Façade includes a repetitive pattern of alternating pink and pinkish white stone courses