The Mouneh house
Tatiana Najia
Edinburgh College of Art
The Mouneh House is a contemporary community food hub and pantry inspired by the traditional Arabic practice of mouneh, addressing food waste through culture, education and sustainable design while reconnecting people with the origins of their food. Located within the historic Granton Station, the project reinterprets traditional preservation methods through a series of spaces for learning, making, storing and sharing. Bringing people together through food and cultural exchange, the hub encourages more conscious consumption and sustainable everyday practices. By transforming surplus ingredients into long-lasting produce, The Mouneh House explores how interior design can support circular systems, community resilience and a stronger connection between people, food and place.