Our Story
Discover the Heart of Veranda
Veranda Design (Veranda for Green Solutions) is a Palestinian eco design agency founded in Gaza by architect Suzan Attallah and management specialist Qamar Attallah. Veranda designs rooftop gardens, hydroponic farming systems, inclusive playgrounds, and eco-educational spaces that turn neglected urban areas into productive green ecosystems. The team has transformed more than 40 rooftops, built 8 inclusive playgrounds, and supported over 100 families across Gaza.
OUR JOURNEY
From a Rooftop Whisper to a Movement
2014
The Rooftop Whisper
It started with a whisper on a rooftop in Gaza — Suzan stood watching the sky, imagining a neglected space could become something alive. What if agriculture became possible even in the most crowded places? That dream became Veranda Design, founded by sisters Suzan and Qamar Attallah in 2014.
2014 – 2016
From Vision to Movement
What began as a single green space grew into a movement — expanding from rooftop gardens into community-wide projects, and proving that sustainability isn’t a luxury, it’s a human right.
2016 – 2020
The Breakthrough
“It was like I was back on my grandfather’s land,” an elderly client wept at her first garden. Suzan realized this was healing, not just design — for many women, caring for their plants became their only daily moment of peace. Between 2016 and 2020, they transformed 40+ rooftops across Gaza.
Today
Displaced, Not Defeated
Now displaced as refugees themselves, Suzan and Qamar carry a vision to return to Gaza and help regenerate the very communities they come from.
Meet Our Founders
Two sisters who started from the rooftop of their own house in Gaza — and never stopped growing.
Suzan Attallah
Co-Founder & Architect
Architect and green economy expert. Her journey began in architecture school, where she learned to see buildings not as mere structures but as living organisms that must breathe — but it was her childhood in Gaza that taught her the patience no classroom could. “Each person knows their home better than we do,” she says. “We listen, paint, and plant together.”
Qamar Attallah
Co-Founder & Strategy
Management technology specialist. She understands what makes people feel safe in new spaces, blending modern technology with traditional wisdom — speaking the language of her community while creating spaces where they truly belong.
WHAT DRIVES US
Mission & Values
Our Mission
At Veranda Design, we believe every individual deserves access to a healthy environment. Our mission is to co-create sustainable solutions, fostering resilience and empowerment within communities, particularly those facing challenges.
Our Values
We value collaboration, sustainability, and innovation. Our approach involves working hand-in-hand with communities to ensure that our designs reflect their needs, fostering ownership, ecological stewardship, and social equity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Veranda Design is a Palestinian eco design agency that creates rooftop gardens, hydroponic farming systems, inclusive playgrounds, and eco-educational green spaces in Gaza, working in close collaboration with local families, schools, and communities.
Veranda Design is based in Gaza, Palestine, where it partners with residents, schools, churches, and NGOs to transform neglected urban spaces into productive green ecosystems.
Veranda was co-founded by architect Suzan Attallah and management technology specialist Qamar Attallah, who started the initiative from the rooftop of their own house in Gaza after winning a university incubator competition.
You can support Veranda by donating through the Donate page, partnering with the team on community or humanitarian projects, or sharing Veranda’s story with organizations working on sustainability and rebuilding in Palestine.
Want to Build Something Green With Us?
Whether you’re a family, a school, or an organisation — let’s talk about your space.