Architecture & Urban Planning: المرسلات الحديثة
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The Urban Regeneration of West-Bay, Business District of Doha (State of Qatar): A Transit Oriented Development Enhancing Livability
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)Doha, the capital of the State of Qatar, has faced enormous economic growth and rapid urban transformation over the last few decades. More recently, this has been accentuated by the construction of major urban public ... -
Transit-Oriented Development in West Bay, Business District of Doha, State of Qatar: A Strategy for Enhancing Liveability and Sense of Place
( Emerald Publishing Limited , 2019 , Article)Purpose – West Bay, the Business District of Doha, the capital city of the State of Qatar, is facing an urban regeneration phase due to the construction of the West Bay Central Train Station, a four-storey underground building ... -
A Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Neighbourhoods in Al Wakra, State Of Qatar
( Scholars Middle East Publishers , 2018 , Article)In the past two decades, sustainability has been a significant concern when planning cities. As a consequence of development occurring in cities, its essence to people is discounted. An example of this is Doha, Qatar’s ... -
Doha Metro System in the State of Qatar: The Metamorphosis of Al Sadd District
( Scholars Middle East Publishers , 2018 , Article)The State of Qatar has been undergoing radical transformation, coordinated by the national development planning strategy, to realise the aims of Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV-2030). Efforts towards sustainable urban ... -
The Practice Of City Planning And Design In The Gulf Region: The Case Of Abu Dhabi, Doha And Manama
( ArchNet , 2018 , Article)This research study explores the Arabian Gulf region’s practice of city planning and design in response to the active forces of globalization. The focused scope of analysis is justified by the commonalities that unite the ... -
Public Realm at Qatar University Campus: Perception and sustainability of Open Green Spaces
( Scholars Middle East Publishers , 2017 , Article)Open green spaces are considered as an integral part of university campuses worldwide and the related studies reveal the significant impact of the green spaces on the quality of life in the campuses. Thus, scholars have ... -
Italo-Australian Transnational Houses: Critical Review of a Qualitative Research Study
( OMICS International , 2015 , Article Review)The research study aimed to understand how first generation Italian migrants in Brisbane have influenced the form of a specific typology of dwelling, the archetypal ‘house on a quarter-acre block’, in the post WWII period. In ... -
The Urban Regeneration of West Bay, Business District of Doha (State of Qatar)
( MedCrave , 2018 , Article)The State of Qatar is facing the construction of an advanced public railway transport system. However, researchers argue that the integration of transit stations in existing urban villages can led to a decline in quality ... -
Post 2022 FIFA World Cup in the State Qatar: Urban Regeneration Strategies for Doha
( Henry Stewart Publications , 2018 , Article)2022 FIFA World Cup is a vital event which will occur in Doha -capital city of the State of Qatar- and shape its present and future urban growth. The capital-city is rapidly developing towards the success of this mega-event ... -
Post-WWII Italian Migration from Veneto (Italy) to Australia and Transnational Houses in Queensland
( Scientific & Academic Publishing , 2016 , Article)This paper explores the phenomenon of post WWII Italian migration (from the Veneto region) to the State of Queensland in Australia. The exploration is linked with the topic of the accommodations where respondents resided ... -
Livability and Urban Quality of the Souq Waqif in Doha (State of Qatar)
( Scholars Middle East Publishers , 2018 , Article)Doha, the capital city of the State of Qatar, has undergone rapid economic growth and urbanization over the past 20 years. In contrast with developed countries, where sustainable development has been implemented on a ... -
Sustainable Neighborhood in Doha (State of Qatar): A Strategy for Achieving Urban Quality in Al-Hitmi
( Scholars Middle East Publishers , 2018 , Article)Over the past two decades, gulf cities have been rapidly growing, mainly after the discovery of oil. Large-scale urban projects have been constructed as a result of globalization, which has affected the built environment ... -
Sustainable Neighborhoods in the State of Qatar: Msheireb Downtown Doha
( Scholars Middle East Publishers , 2018 , Article)Over the past three decades, rapid urban sprawl, a changing economy, and shifting demographics have caused rapid developments, which included the urban regeneration of existing neighborhoods. In the 1940s, after oil and ... -
Sustainable Neighborhoods: West Bay, Business District of Doha (State of Qatar)
( Scholars Middle East Publishers , 2018 , Article)Over the past two decades in Qatar, designers and planners focused on design merits of high-rise buildings and the impact on the skyline and the city image, discarding the integration of the buildings with the ground ... -
Livability and Social Capital in West Bay, The New Business Precinct of Doha
( OMICS International , 2015 , Article)Scholars argue that there is a mutual relationship between built environment, social interactions (and/or social capital) and livability: the form of the built environment contributes to the construction of social capital ... -
The Symbolic Realm of Italian Migrants’ Post-WWII Houses in Australia
( Routledge , 2018 , Article)The Post-WWII period witnessed a large immigration flow of Italians towards Australia. This was facilitated by the assisted passage scheme funded by the Italian and Australian governments. Italian migrants, as well as ... -
Comprehensive Studio, Architectural Accreditation, Cultural Diversity: Considering Conditions, Respecting Context and Pursuing Competence
(2016 , Conference Paper)Architectural education is an increasingly complex endeavor, with the development of knowledge and building of skills aimed at global and local conditions in a state of constant flux. With architecture holding ... -
Katara Cultural Village’ in Qatar: Public Art and Urban Space
( Gotam Singh , 2017 , Article)This research study discusses the role of public art in influencing urban environments in Qatar, namely within Katara Cultural Village. It will explore how this approach can increase local communities’ environmental awareness ... -
The Urban Regeneration of al Nasser street in Doha (Qatar): Enhancing the Spatial Form and User’ Social Interactions
( Gotam Singh , 2017 , Article)Al Nasser Street is one of the most commercially populated streets in Al Mirqab District, in Doha, Qatar. Over the past few years, many commercial developments have overtaken urban spaces, leaving no place for green areas ... -
The Role of Public Art and Culture in New Urban Environments: The Case of ‘Katara Cultural Village
( Scientific & Academic Publishing , 2017 , Article)In recent years, public art has been featured as a trend in urban environments in GCC. During its period of development, the State of Qatar worked on large megaprojects designed to attract global investments and tourists. ...
