Studies of Arab/Islamic cities used to be the province of 'outsiders' who not only prematurely generalized to a genre, but encapsulated it in timelessness. ...
The extraordinary accomplishments of the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme are celebrated in this generously illustrated volume that includes hundreds of photographs, maps, and ...
This exhibition offers a journey through the heart of Arabia, orchestrated by photographs of the region's sumptuous landscapes. It takes the form of a ...
How can a cultural event help ameliorate the conditions of a historic city? Through a series of essays by urban historians, economists, and designers, ...
Yasser Elsheshtawy explores Dubai's history from its beginnings as a small fishing village to its place on the world stage today, using historical narratives, ...
New developments in design in Dubai have changed forever the face of world architecture. Here, the traditional Islamic culture co-exists with a radical movement ...
En los últimos años, los países productores de petróleo del Golfo Pérsico han experimentado un cambio radical en su concepción arquitectónica de edificios y ...
The Arabian peninsula, particularly the wealthy emirates on the northeast coast, is one of the worlds premier areas of construction growth. For several decades ...
This volume collects the proceedings of the International Seminar The Mediterranean Medina, that took place in the School of Architecture at Pescara from 17th ...
With its concentration on geometrical forms, Islamic design offers a rich source of patterns. Many are taken Moorish Spain and the traditional sites of ...
