Contemporary Architecture in the Arab States: Renaissance of a Region"Coupling case studies with over 100 never before-seen illustrations, this volume chronicles modern architectural developments in the nations of Egypt, Iraq, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, the Gulf States, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, and Sudan. All types of buildings are discussed - from government offices and public spaces, to houses of education and religion. The featured examples include designs for both commercial and private client."--BOOK JACKET. |
Contents
EGYPT | 19 |
The Younger Generation | 26 |
Mohamed Saleh Makiya | 32 |
Copyright | |
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References to this book
The Evolving Arab City: Tradition, Modernity and Urban Development Yasser Elsheshtawy No preview available - 2008 |