Abeer Seikaly facts for kids

Abeer Seikaly is a talented architect and designer. She is known for creating a special shelter. This shelter can be used by people who have lost their homes. She lives in Amman, Jordan. Abeer Seikaly has worked on many interesting projects. For example, she helped create a modern art fair in Jordan in 2010.

A Special Home for Those in Need

Abeer Seikaly designed an amazing project. It's called 'Weaving a Home'. This project is a special tent. It helps people who need a safe place to live.

How 'Weaving a Home' Works

The tent is made from strong plastic tubes. These tubes are shaped like waves. They can expand or close up. This helps the tent adapt to different weather. It can be easily packed up. This makes it simple to move and transport.

The 'Weaving a Home' tent does even more! It can collect rainwater. This water can be used for washing. The tent also gathers energy from the sun. This solar energy is stored in batteries. It can then be used as electricity.

Her Amazing Career

Abeer Seikaly has achieved many great things. She is part of a special group. This group is called RISE-Jordan's Women's Everest Expedition. They climbed Mount Everest in 2018. Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain!

Where Her Work Has Been Shown

Abeer Seikaly's designs are famous around the world. Her work has been shown in important museums. These include the MoMA in New York. Her designs were also displayed at the MAK in Vienna. You could also see her work at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.

Awards and Recognition

Abeer Seikaly has received special awards. In 2013, she won the Lexus Design Award. This award celebrates new and creative designs.

See also

• Kamel Mahadin
• Ali Maher (artist/architect)