Abstract
The city of Doha keeps repositioning itself on the map of international architecture and urbanism. But, while the rapid urban growth of the city continues to be a subject of debate, little attention has been paid to the nature of change and intervention in the old city core. I interrogate these processes in the light of three questions: Can an urban intervention be simultaneously local and global? Can it demonstrate international best practices without ignoring traditional knowledge? Would a prioritisation of local influences or an interest in heritage conservation represent narrow-mindedness?
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-3 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Urban Pamphleteer |
Volume | 4 |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2014 |
Keywords
- old center
- urban conservation
- aspirations
- iconicity
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Architectural and urban research for an enhanced decision-making on urban dynamics of emerging cities
(Participant), Thierstein, A. (Participant) & Wiedmann, F. (Participant)
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