“A well-written survey of contemporary architectural projects in the Arab world. The book represents a valuable, sincere, and much-needed effort to address a gap in the literature as it relates to the built environment in the Middle East. In addition to presenting a select set of projects, the author provides an insightful and concise critique setting them within the larger context of the region.”—Yasser Elsheshtawy, United Arab Emirates University“An important document that catalogues and illustrates the last decade of architectural projects and buildings in countries of the Middle East and Arabian Gulf region.”—Salma Samar Damluji, author of The Architecture of Yemen“A lucid and jargon-free investigation of 110 projects, from small houses to the world’s tallest building, erected or envisioned during the last decade in the region between the Mediterranean and the Gulf. A masterful view by an experienced observer of architecture as commodity in the contemporary Arab world.”—Sheila S. Blair and Jonathan M. Bloom, Boston College At the end of the first Gulf War, the Middle East entered a new era of architectural and urban development defined by increased levels of globalization and private sector investment. In the decade that followed, the region was home to a wealth of architectural projects that challenged conventional thinking about architecture and the Middle East itself.The outside world typically views the region as dominated by violence. The international media’s coverage of the Middle East often emphasizes political instability and brewing problems. Frequently overlooked is the economic and political stability that prevailed in many countries in the region during the past few decades and the possibilities for growth and development. The occasional rocking of the boat brought about by surges in political or religious extremism, military adventurism, decreases in oil prices, or acts of terrorism  did not undermine that overall stability. The passion with which building projects have been carried out in the Middle East is one reflection of a faith and belief in the potentialities of this growing part of the world.Mohammad al-Asad provides an in-depth examination of more than one hundred projects, from homes and schools to hotels and religious centers, with a stop at the world’s tallest building along the way. Contemporary Architecture and Urbanism in the Middle East examines the economic, political, and cultural context in which the projects were conceived and built. The book’s photographs bring attention to previously unaddressed aspects of modern Arabic architecture, highlighting local talent emerging throughout the region.

Contemporary Architecture and Urbanism in the Middle East

Arts & Photography

Al-Asad, Mohammad

History & Criticism

University Press of Florida

Naissance de l'art islamique offre une incursion à travers le foisonnement artistique et culturel qui a précédé l'émergence de l'art islamique aux VIIe et VIIIe siècles. Les Omeyyades ont unifié culture méditerranéenne et culture persique en développant un langage artistique novateur qui intègre et immortalise l'héritage des périodes classique, byzantine et sassanide. L'architecture élégante des châteaux du désert, les fresques, les mosaïques et les chefs d'œuvre d'art figuratif et décoratif évoquent, aujourd'hui comme hier, le réalisme expressif et la vitalité exceptionnelle des centres sociaux et artistiques du califat omeyyade.  Cinq circuits vous invitent à découvrir 43 musées, monuments et sites à Amman, Madaba, Al-Badiya, Jerash, Om Quays, Aqaba et Humayama (entre autres).Cet ouvrage fait partie de la collection "L’Art islamique en Méditerranée". Chaque titre de cette collection comporte une introduction générale identique pour tous les titres, suivie d'une introduction spécifique au titre en question.  Pour la version eBook / Kindle : le lien "Look Inside" donne accès à la table des matières de ce titre et à une partie de son introduction spécifique. Pour la version livre de poche : le lien "Look Inside" donne accès à l'introduction générale.  À noter : le livre électronique inclut un index des noms des lieux.

Les Omeyyades: Naissance de l'art islamique (L'Art Islamique En Méditerranée) (French Edition)

Bisheh, Ghazi

Zayadine, Fawzi

Museum Ohne Grenzen (Museum with No Frontiers)

Discover Islamic Art in the Mediterranean

History

Benabed, Aicha

Middle East

Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2019 The Aga Khan Award for Architecture is one of the most prestigious and renowned awards for architecture worldwide. Since 1980 the Award has been given every three years to projects that combine social and ecological aspects and translate them into innovative and exemplary design. The Award seeks to identify and encourage building concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of societies across the world, in which Muslims have a significant presence. This publication presents the shortlist of the 2017-2019 award cycle. From a group of almost 400, 20 projects have been shortlisted by the Master Jury and evaluated by an expert group of technical reviewers. Some of these projects have been honored with the Aga Khan Award. In addition to detailed descriptions of all projects, this book gathers a series of personal statements from the members of the Steering Committee and the Award's Master Jury on key issues that were crucial in the discussions for the final selection and assignment of the award recipients. Assembled together, this book presents a selection of the outstanding examples of sustainable and socially relevant architecture in the world today and opens up fundamental perspectives for the planning of the future.

Architecture in Dialogue: Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2019

Diller, Elizabeth

Adjaye, David

Eldem, Edhem

Nanji, Azim

Kara, Hanif

Rabbat, Nasser

Arolat, Emre

Bandarin, Francesco

Batayneh, Meisa

Appiah, Anthony Kwame

Chipperfield, David

Correa Mehrotra, Nondita

Fawaz, Mona

Ibrahim, Kareem

Malkawi, Ali M.

Shim, Brigitte

Tabassum, Marina

Architecture

ArchiTangle

This book investigates how architecture can shape an open-minded and inclusive society, highlighting three internationally renowned projects: the White Mosque in Visoko, Bosnia-Herzegovina (1980); the Islamic Cemetery Altach in Altach, Austria (2012); and the Superkilen public park in Copenhagen, Denmark (2012). Scholarly essays across various disciplines, along with interviews with the architects and users of these projects, provide intriguing insights into architecture's ability to bridge cultural differences. Soliciting a wide array of questions about migration, transculturalism, visibility, inclusion, and exclusion, the book sheds light on the long-term social processes generated between architectural form and its users. Architecture of Coexistence offers a truly interdisciplinary perspective on a very timely subject: "Building pluralism" means designing for a respectful inclusion of different cultural needs, practices, and traditions. With contributions by Azra Aksamija, Mohammad al-Asad, Ali S. Asani, Simon Burtscher-Matis, Amila Buturovi&#263;, Farrokh Derakhshani, Robert Fabach, Eva Grabherr, Amra Had&#382;imuhamedovi&#263;, Tina Gudrun Jensen, Jennifer Mack, Nasser Rabbat, Barbara Steiner, Helen Walasek and Wolfgang Welsch. Photo essays by Velibor Bo&#382;ovi&#263;, Cemal Emden, Jesper Lambaek, and Nikolaus Walter.

Architecture of Coexistence: Building Pluralism

Asani, Ali S.

Walasek, Helen

Mack, Jennifer

Welsch, Wolfgang

Steiner, Barbara

Burtscher-Matis, Simon

Buturović, Amila

Fabach, Robert

Grabherr, Eva

Hadžimuhamedović, Amra

Jensen, Tina Gudrun

Akšamija, Azra

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