Design and Contestation in the Jewish Settlement of Hebron, 1967–87

Jewish settlement design in Hebron (1967–87) was not solely driven by military strategy but significantly influenced by settlers' engagement with mainstream architectural culture, challenging the conventional narrative of settlement planning. Noam Shoked's study reveals that while government architects initially aimed to control settler ambitions, their plans were often subverted by amateur archaeologists and volunteer architects, who repurposed designs to reflect religious identities. This research employs archival analysis and interviews to uncover the unexpected dynamics between settlers, architects, and officials, highlighting the role of grassroots participation in shaping urban landscapes.

Shoked, N. (2020). Design and Contestation in the Jewish Settlement of Hebron, 1967–87. Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, 79(1), 82–102. https://doi.org/10.1525/jsah.2020.79.1.82