New Islamic Urbanism
Since the dawn of the oil era, cities in Saudi Arabia have witnessed rapid growth and profound societal changes. As a response to foreign architectural solutions and the increasing popularity of Western lifestyles, a distinct style of architecture and urban planning has emerged. Characterised by an...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
UCL Press
2019
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| Collection: | Directory of Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Since the dawn of the oil era, cities in Saudi Arabia have witnessed rapid growth and profound societal changes. As a response to foreign architectural solutions and the increasing popularity of Western lifestyles, a distinct style of architecture and urban planning has emerged. Characterised by an emphasis on privacy, expressed through high enclosures, gates, blinds, and tinted windows, 'New Islamic Urbanism' constitutes for some an important element of piety. For others, it enables alternative ways of life, indulgence in banned social practices, and the formation of both publics and counterpublics. |
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| Item Description: | Creative Commons (cc), by-4.0/, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-4.0/ |
| Physical Description: | 1 electronic resource (262 p.) |
| ISBN: | 111.9781787356429 |