Abu Adnan House, a 1950s-era home near Paris Circle in Jabal Al-Lweibdeh, has reopened its doors after years of closure to become one of the main venues for the fourth edition of Amman Design Week, taking place from October 2 to 17 under the theme “Accumulations.”
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The house opened its program with a musical performance by the Hasfrah group, a women’s ensemble that performs traditional Palestinian and Jordanian folk songs from the region’s heritage.
The house was originally built for the Abu Hassan family and reflects aspects of the modernist architecture that shaped Amman during that period. It is also among the few heritage homes still standing in the area. The property is now owned by Bin Al-Amid, which undertook its restoration.
Bin Al-Amid’s story began with its founder, Adel Al-Daher, known as Abu Adnan, who was known for his dedication to his work and his belief in completing every task to the highest standard. He combined ambition, perseverance, a passion for learning and an entrepreneurial spirit. This vision led to the establishment of Bin Al-Amid in 1973, based on values that continue to shape the company’s journey today.
To preserve Abu Adnan’s legacy and the values he believed in, the Al-Daher family restored a heritage house in Jabal Al-Lweibdeh, opposite Paris Circle, and transformed it into Abu Adnan House, a space dedicated to creativity, reflection and discussion, while supporting local ideas and giving them room to develop.
Bisher Al-Tabbaa, co-director of Amman Design Week, said: “Building on Jabal Al-Lweibdeh’s cultural heritage, we recognized the importance of Abu Adnan House and the cultural role it could play in the area. We also wanted to highlight how the adaptive reuse of old buildings can give new life to architectural structures that have remained neglected for years. Preserving architectural heritage is not limited to restoring buildings; it also involves repurposing them and reintegrating them into the life of the city.”
The house is also hosting the third edition of the Student Exhibition, supported by the Ghiyath and Nadia Saket Foundation, featuring works developed through Amman Design Week’s mentorship program. The selected works were chosen from more than 200 applications submitted by 88 educational institutions.
Rana Al-Salem, executive director of the Saket Foundation, said: “We are pleased to partner with Amman Design Week this year on a six-month mentorship program involving 47 students, supporting them in learning through practice, developing their ideas and turning them into practical projects. It is inspiring to see these young designers connect with leading local practitioners and transform their initial ideas into tangible, impactful design solutions. This reflects the vibrant creative future we aspire to build for our community.”
This year, the house serves as the main venue for public programming, hosting more than 70 sessions and activities across its various rooms and spaces. The program includes workshops and hands-on experiences in weaving, printing and breadmaking, as well as panel discussions and evening performances.
Several designers have also drawn inspiration from the house and its architectural features. In a work titled “Supported Accumulations,” East Architecture Studio transforms the house’s rooftop and facade into a system for collecting and redistributing rainwater, evoking Amman’s history of coping with water scarcity.
Lina Qassissiya presents “Small Inheritances,” featuring 50 handmade tiles that revisit her family’s history in the tile-making craft between Jerusalem and Amman.
The house’s garden is hosting the “Lodge” exhibition, featuring designs by 13 designers for homes intended for bird species that live in or migrate through Jordan. The birdhouses will later be distributed across different parts of the city.
Other sites in Jabal Al-Lweibdeh will also join Abu Adnan House as venues for Amman Design Week 2026, including the Sharia College intersection and Paris Circle.
