Wesam Al Asali, an architect, professor, and researcher at IE School of Architecture & Design…

Wesam Al Asali, an architect, professor, and researcher at IE School of Architecture & Design (IE University), created Tašbik, a site-specific architectural installation for Amman Design Week 2026, held from October 2 to 17 in Amman, Jordan. The project revives the Mediterranean construction method of bóvedas tabicadas (thin-tile vaulting) in the Arab region, using locally sourced Jordanian limestone.

Located in Al Mudarraj, the open-air lecture courtyard of Amman Design Week, Tašbik covers 256 square meters and features a series of stone vaults that function as seating, a stage, and spatial enclosures. This installation transforms the courtyard into a space for lectures, public events, and informal gatherings.