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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Main Author: Maneval, Stefan (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: London UCL Press 2019
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