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The Sheraton Park and Users’ Human Behaviour: Strategies for Implementation of the Public Realm in Doha
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2017 , Article)
The Sheraton Park was opened to the public in the late 2015; it features five main water components, which portrays different themes pertaining to five senses. It also features green belts at the street frontage and planting, ...
Built Form of the Souq Waqif in Doha and User’s Social Engagement
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2015 , Article)
The Souq Waqif is located in the heart of the old downtown of Doha, the capital of the State of Qatar. The Souq
Waqif is one of the most important heritage sites in the country. Over the years this market became abounded ...
History of Italian Immigrants Experience with Housing in Post WWII Australia
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2015 , Article)
Previous studies on Italian migrants in Australia highlight that Italian migrants migrated to Australia in the 1950s’-1960s with the primary goal of permanently settling in Australia. Also, scholars pointed out that the ...
Urban Revitalization of Public Spaces in the Pearl in Qatar
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2016 , Article)
Qatar has witnessed a rapid development in urbanism within the last few decades especially after the oil discovery. Modern style projects have been imported to the country in-order to reflect aluxurious image. The Fareej ...
Neighborhoods and Social Interactions: The Case of Al-Najada Area in Doha
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2015 , Article)
Cities provide places for people to live, work, learn and socialize. As urban environments, cities nowadays are
typically characterized by urban sprawl in which open public spaces (1) are neglected and/or (2) social ...
The Urban Regeneration of West Bay, Business District of Doha (State of Qatar)
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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 ...
Public Realm at Qatar University Campus: Perception and sustainability of Open Green Spaces
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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 ...
Urban Planning in Qatar: Strategies and Vision for the Development of Transit Villages in Doha
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Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
, 2016 , Article)
Doha, the capital city of the State of Qatar, has went through a fast growth in its economy and
transformation of its built environment. Currently, major urban public transit systems are under
construction. This paper ...
Cultural traditions and architectural form of Italian transnational houses in Australia
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ArchNet
, 2015 , Article)
The purpose of this article is to investigate the connection between cultural traditions and house form which, according to scholars, is in danger of being lost, and so contribute to the revival of critical interest in ...
Integrated Approach for the Improvement of Human Comfort in the Public Realm: The Case of the Corniche, the Linear Urban Link of Doha
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2015 , Article)
The Corniche is a public realm located in Doha. Its waterfront palm-fringed boulevard and twin carriageway extends in a horseshoe shape and runs 7 km along the Doha Bay and the city's sea-front. Doha Corniche is indisputably ...