AIA Middle East - Beyond Oil: From Barrel to People
Deconstructing Qatar's Architecture in a Post Carbon Paradigm by Dr. Ali Alraouf
When: Saturday 23 January 2021 @ 11:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 19:00 (Qatar time)
CES Credits - 1.5 LU/ HSW (TBC)
Speaker: Dr. Ali Alraouf
Description
Doha’s regional and global importance has amplified significantly over the past two decades. Therefore, the ability to critically analyze such a case can be beneficial for attaining a more holistic understanding of architectural and urban developments in Gulf States and the Middle East. In this talk, signs of a well-planned process for building Qatar’s new identity and urban brand will be interrogated. Such interrogation will be contextualized within the development of contemporary Gulf cities. A focus on Doha, the capital city of Qatar, as an emerging knowledge and creative city amid the Middle Eastern cities will be construct the core case study of the talk. The talk will provide a critical analysis of Doha’s mega urban projects and iconic architectural landmarks in addition to local and traditional architecture and urbanism. Projects presented will include Education city, Museum of Islamic art, Qatar national museum, Cultural district, the traditional Souq and local neighborhoods.
Speaker Bio
Prof. Alraouf is an architect and urban designer with 35 years of academic, research and consultancy experience around the Middle East, and the world. He is interested in research and practice related to architectural, urban and sustainable people-based design and architecture.
