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AuthorFerwari, M. Salim
AuthorSalman Wadi, Rana
AuthorFerwati, Omar
AuthorKeyvanfar, Ali
AuthorShafaghat, Arezou
Available date2023-10-03T05:03:02Z
Publication Date2020
Publication NameArchitecture, City and Environment
ResourceScopus
ISSN18877052
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.5821/ace.14.42.8362
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/48191
AbstractForms, designs, and symbols are the components of built environment, which transfer the information of place and identity to users. This research aimed to explore the emerging factors shaping the identity of local urban districts while adopting the global culture and modernity. To achieve this aim, the research has conducted two phases within which include a few steps. Phase one was to explore different urban zoning. It includes a detailed analysis of the different architectural styles and elements that have spread the identity concerning the main constituents of urban zones. Because of the difficulty to survey the whole Doha region, this research has focused on four mega projects with different characteristics in Doha Governorates; Pearl Qatar (representing Islamic architecture), Souq Waqif (representing traditional architecture), Msheireb project (as the combination of traditional and modern architecture), and West Bay (as the reference for global approach). Phase one has two steps; Field Observation and Field survey. Phase two was to explore the new elements spread for built environment's identity with the concentration on the selected sites in Doha. Phase two has two steps; Photo survey and Interviews. To test the proposed premise, this phase prolonged into human geography using Torsten Hagerstrand's diffusion theory. The findings of this research help architects and urban designers to enhance susers' awareness of their natural environment, and provide a better perception of identity in local urban districts and vernacular architecture, based on instinct and strategic view derived from the global culture and societal modern architecture principles.
Languageen
PublisherUniversitat Politecnica de Catalunya
SubjectContemporary design
Indigenous architecture
Modern design
Urban design
TitleEmerging factors shaping identity of indigenous urbanism concurrently adopting modernity in qatar: The application of diffusion theory
TypeArticle
Issue Number42
Volume Number14
dc.accessType Open Access


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