Yemen / DATE IDEA

Drawing earthen architecture.

Look at pictures of Yemeni earthen architecture and sketch together how the materials, windows and shade shape the building.

01 / YEMEN

Go at your own pace.

Explore Yemeni flavors and architecture at home through recipes and reliable image collections; these plans don't require travel.

02 / HOW TO DO IT

Look at pictures of Yemeni earthen architecture and sketch together how the materials, windows and shade shape the building.
Use photos from a reliable heritage collection.
Draw your own design next to the original building.

No images? Make a small paper model of a façade.

01 / Yemen

Find coffee originating in Yemen and taste two small preparations side by side at home, using different grinds or brewing methods, for example.

02 / Yemen

Look at official images of the old city of Sana’a and each draw a façade detail you missed at first glance.

03 / Yemen

Find a saltah recipe from a Yemeni cook and make a small, adapted pot together for dinner at home.