Contemporary Urban Landscapes of the Middle East
Author | : Mohammad Gharipour |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 447 |
Release | : 2016-03-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317534068 |
ISBN-13 | : 1317534069 |
Rating | : 4/5 (069 Downloads) |
Download or read book Contemporary Urban Landscapes of the Middle East written by Mohammad Gharipour and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Middle East is well-known for its historic gardens that have developed over more than two millenniums. The role of urban landscape projects in Middle Eastern cities has grown in prominence, with a gradual shift in emphasis from gardens for the private sphere to an increasingly public function. The contemporary landscape projects, either designed as public plazas or public parks, have played a significant role in transferring the modern Middle Eastern cities to a new era and also in transforming to a newly shaped social culture in which the public has a voice. This book considers what ties these projects to their historical context, and what regional and local elements and concepts have been used in their design.