Discovering Arabian Deco : early modern architecture in Qatar /
Jaidah, Ibrahim Mohamed,
Discovering Arabian Deco : early modern architecture in Qatar / Ibrahim Mohamed Jaidah. - First edition. - 326 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 33 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
"Encompassing a superb collection of rare photographs, drawings, and reproductions, this volume unlocks the architectural changes that took place in Doha from urban transition in the 1950s to urban necessity in the 1960s to urban modernity in 1970s. Each decade experienced events that shaped the city's evolution. The book will also shine a light on the 1960s movement named Qatari Deco. The most iconic buildings will be shown with commentary, provoking nostalgia and wonder in the younger generation, as many have now been demolished. The book is authored by award-winning architect Ibrahim Mohamed Jaidah. It showcases never-before-seen photographs, drawings, and buildings from his private collection and the Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB) archives."--Publisher's website.
9788891834867 8891834866
GBC2I9235 bnb
Art deco (Architecture)--Qatar--Dawḥah.
Architecture--Qatar--Dawḥah.
Urbanization--Qatar--Dawḥah.
Architecture.
Art deco (Architecture)
Urbanization.
Qatar--Dawḥah.
NA1473.6.D39 / J35 2022
720.95363
Discovering Arabian Deco : early modern architecture in Qatar / Ibrahim Mohamed Jaidah. - First edition. - 326 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 33 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
"Encompassing a superb collection of rare photographs, drawings, and reproductions, this volume unlocks the architectural changes that took place in Doha from urban transition in the 1950s to urban necessity in the 1960s to urban modernity in 1970s. Each decade experienced events that shaped the city's evolution. The book will also shine a light on the 1960s movement named Qatari Deco. The most iconic buildings will be shown with commentary, provoking nostalgia and wonder in the younger generation, as many have now been demolished. The book is authored by award-winning architect Ibrahim Mohamed Jaidah. It showcases never-before-seen photographs, drawings, and buildings from his private collection and the Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB) archives."--Publisher's website.
9788891834867 8891834866
GBC2I9235 bnb
Art deco (Architecture)--Qatar--Dawḥah.
Architecture--Qatar--Dawḥah.
Urbanization--Qatar--Dawḥah.
Architecture.
Art deco (Architecture)
Urbanization.
Qatar--Dawḥah.
NA1473.6.D39 / J35 2022
720.95363