Discovering Arabian deco ; early modern architecture in Qatar / ; Ibrahim Mohamed Jaidah.

https://altair.imarabe.org//notice.php?q=id:131746 book 2022 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. 1 vol. (326 p.) : ; 33 cm. ; ill. en noir et en coul., cartes, plans, couv. ill. en coul. ; Architecture Doha (Qatar ; région) Architecture Qatar Art déco (architecture) Qatar Urbanisation Qatar Jaidah, Ibrahim Mohamed Anglais ABES