Architecture in Kuwait: A visual account

By: Dr. Yasser Mahgoub

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The Impact of Globalization: From 1990 to date

Kuwait shares the experience of many cities of Third World countries around the world that include visual attributes of familiar Western models as:
1. The Central Business District
2. The air-conditioned office towers
3. Fast-food franchises
4. The shopping centers selling the same consumer products
5. The highways spreading out into the suburbs
6. The suburbs themselves, with their 'Dallas'-inspired mixture of neo-classical and Spanish-style villas


Modern and Vernacular house design


Modern and vernacular neighbourhood design


Modern and vernacular climatic responses


 


There is an interest in revival of Kuwaiti traditional architecture has evolved among many Kuwaiti architects. Several trials are made to develop contemporary architecture with identity and style.
 
 
 
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