Qatari Style investigates the architectural identity of Qatar, which celebrates the warmth and hospitality of the Middle East. The selected interiors are pioneering examples of how new and foreign influences can be absorbed harmoniously into the local architecture and culture whilst retaining the traditional charm. Qatar, a small peninsula in the Arabian Gulf, was and is a central hub of many trading and migration routes. A unique and diverse architectural style has developed here that is rich in colours and opulent ...
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Qatari Style investigates the architectural identity of Qatar, which celebrates the warmth and hospitality of the Middle East. The selected interiors are pioneering examples of how new and foreign influences can be absorbed harmoniously into the local architecture and culture whilst retaining the traditional charm. Qatar, a small peninsula in the Arabian Gulf, was and is a central hub of many trading and migration routes. A unique and diverse architectural style has developed here that is rich in colours and opulent details. The "Qatari style" is famous for its successful fusion of the different influences and the preservation of traditional character whilst at the same time progressing into the modern age. Ibrahim Mohamed Jaidah, an internationally famous architect from Qatar, presents in this lavishly illustrated publication a selection of outstanding examples of Qatari interior architecture.
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New. Qatar, a small peninsula in the Arabian Gulf, was and remains a central hub of many trading and migration routes. Rich in color and opulent details, the Qatari architectural style has become famous for its seamless fusion of various foreign and local influences, as well as both traditional and modern elements. This lavishly illustrated volume explores the architectural identity of Qatar and its celebration of diversity, warmth, and hospitality. Offering unique insight into the buildings and places of the country, Qatari Style opens a window onto exciting and outstanding examples of interior architectures shaped by the spiritual aesthetics of centuries of travel and trade.
