Hakoura

Hakoura revitalizes the traditional concept of the “Hakoura”—a small garden connected to the home—by adapting it to contemporary urban environments.

The project focuses on underutilized spaces surrounding residential buildings and apartment complexes in Palestinian cities. These areas are transformed into shared micro‑gardens that serve as both ecological and community spaces. Residents participate in cultivating plants, maintaining the gardens, and collectively managing the space.

A central component of Hakoura is the integration of small‑scale composting systems that convert household organic waste into nutrient‑rich soil. This process not only reduces food waste but also demonstrates practical circular environmental practices within everyday urban life.

By combining environmental sustainability with community participation, Hakoura creates spaces where neighbors collaborate, learn, and reconnect with the land—even within dense urban settings. The project represents a forward‑looking approach to urban sustainability while preserving an important cultural tradition rooted in Palestinian life.