Emerging Factors Shaping Identity of Indigenous Urbanism Concurrently Adopting Modernity in Qatar: The Application of Diffusion Theory

Authors

  • M. Salim Ferwari Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University.
  • Rana Salman Wadi Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University.
  • Omar Ferwati Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University.
  • Ali Keyvanfar College of Architecture and Construction Management, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, Georgia 30060, USA MIT-UTM MSCP Program, Institute Sultan Iskandar, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Malaysia Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial, Calle Rumipamba s/n y Bourgeois, Quito 170508, Ecuador
  • Arezou Shafaghat College of Architecture and Construction Management, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, Georgia 30060, USA MIT-UTM MSCP Program, Institute Sultan Iskandar, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Malaysia Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5821/ace.14.42.8362

Keywords:

Indigenous architecture, contemporary design, modern design, urban design

Abstract

Forms, designs, and symbols are the components of built environment, which transfer the information of place and identity to users. This research aimed to explore the emerging factors shaping the identity of local urban districts while adopting the global culture and modernity. To achieve this aim, the research has conducted two phases within which include a few steps. Phase one was to explore different urban zoning. It includes a detailed analysis of the different architectural styles and elements that have spread the identity concerning the main constituents of urban zones. Because of the difficulty to survey the whole Doha region, this research has focused on four mega projects with different characteristics in Doha Governorates; Pearl Qatar (representing Islamic architecture), Souq Waqif (representing traditional architecture), Msheireb project (as the combination of traditional and modern architecture), and West Bay (as the reference for global approach). Phase one has two steps; Field Observation and Field survey. Phase two was to explore the new elements spread for built environment’s identity with the concentration on the selected sites in Doha. Phase two has two steps; Photo survey and Interviews. To test the proposed premise, this phase prolonged into human geography using Torsten Hagerstrand’s diffusion theory. The findings of this research help architects and urban designers to enhance susers’ awareness of their natural environment, and provide a better perception of identity in local urban districts and vernacular architecture, based on instinct and strategic view derived from the global culture and societal modern architecture principles.

Author Biographies

M. Salim Ferwari, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University.

Dr. Salim Ferwati received a Ph.D. degree in Cultural / Behavioral Geography at the University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada in 1992. Between 1996 and 1999 he was active in three areas: teaching at Damascus University, architectural documentation of 80 historical buildings, and running his own architectural consultant firm In 1999, I moved to Saudi Arabia to work at the College of Architecture and Planning at King Faisal University. In Summer 2005, I have joined the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering in Sultan Qaboos University where I taught and helped in establishing the new architectural engineering program. From September 2011 to present, I have joined the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at Qatar University to participate in teaching both graduate and undergraduate students. I have several publications related to human space behavior, space perception and semiotics. Recently his is focusing on biomimicry and ecodistrict researches.

Rana Salman Wadi, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University.

Rana is the master student at Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University.

Ali Keyvanfar, College of Architecture and Construction Management, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, Georgia 30060, USA MIT-UTM MSCP Program, Institute Sultan Iskandar, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Malaysia Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial, Calle Rumipamba s/n y Bourgeois, Quito 170508, Ecuador

Dr. Ali Keyvanfar is an analytical, visionary professional with close to 10 years of high-impact experience across higher education and international consulting environments. Proven record of teaching, research, and community services with a focus on sustainable energy policy tools, green architecture, green materials and sustainable urban and infrastructure development. Strong business acumen coupled with new product / service development, spin-off advisory, business model, and traction planning, as well as fundraising. Articulate communicator continually focused on building and strengthening relationships across educational groups, community stakeholders, international partners, and peers. Collaborative leader and dedicated scientist skilled in international research leadership.

Arezou Shafaghat, College of Architecture and Construction Management, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, Georgia 30060, USA MIT-UTM MSCP Program, Institute Sultan Iskandar, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Malaysia Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia

Dr. Arezou Shafaghat is a senior scientist, experienced academician, R & D project manager, and consultant. She has more than ten years of experience in research and consulting, and three years of teaching record. Currently, Dr. Arezo is a collaborating professor at the Center of Energy Initiatives, University of California San Diego. She was   an adjunct associate professor at the Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and Visiting Professor at Korea Invention Academy (KIA). Her interest is in Urban and Transportation Planning, Urban Health, Urban Design, and Landscape Architecture . She has a Bachelor of Architecture (2005), received her Masters in Urban Design (2009), Ph.D.in Transportation Planning (2013) and Postdoctoral in Urban Computing (2014). Postgraduates level all from UTM, which is one of the top-3-ASEAN universities based on Times Higher Education University ranking in 2016. She has more than 50 international publications were 80% published in high ranked journals, and 50% served her contribution as 1st, 2nd or corresponding author. Dr. Arezou is serving as a reviewer for around ten high-ranked journals and experiencing more than 200 manuscripts reviewing. Dr. Arezou contributes as an Editor and reviewer in MIT-UTM Malaysia Sustainable Cities Program (MSCP) journal publication since August 2015. Furthermore, she has contributed as Associate Guest Editor of the Desalination and Water Treatment, and Jurnal Teknologi. She received numbers of awards for her research products, patents, and service. Her selected international awards are; Gold medals from SIIF (Seoul International Invention Fair) 2015, Gold medals from 9th MRC (Malaysia Road Conference) 2014, Gold medals by ITEX 2015 and ITEX 2016, Gold medals and KIA, AIA, WIA Special Awards 2016 from CIGIF (Korea Cyber International Genius Inventor Fair) 2016. As a young researcher, you have received the order of Merit for research in "Environmental design" by WIAF (World Inventor Award Fair) 2016, World Material Science Grand Award from WSA (World Scientist Awards) 2016, and iCAN 2017 Canada . Her international associated professional membership includes American Society of Civil Engineering- Construction Institute (ASCE) -USA, International Association for Travel Behavior Research (IATBR) -USA, and International Initiative for Sustainable Built Environment (iiSBE) -Canada, and International Federation of Inventors 'Associations (IFIA). It has been included in the course of sustainable urban assessment (Policy tools), green transportation, eco-driver behavior, and non-motorized travel behavior. To date, you have secured total amounting to $ 1.3 Million by her research grants. 

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2020-02-29

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Year 14, issue 42 (Feb. 2020)

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