The project explores the urban cliff hypothesis that states that cities are akin to the habitat templates of cliffs. Even in Amman, which receives little rainfall, there is evidence of this condition. From observing the historic structures in Amman, plant growth occurred where the stone blocks decreased in size, creating more gaps for water retention. This formed the tectonic basis of the project as it endeavoured to embed these conditions in the façades and exterior spaces of the building. Inspired by the iconic Hashem restaurant in Downtown Amman, the building develops the ‘backstreet’ as a public space for the culture of the city in the creation of a kitchen and café.