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Urban identity of Amman (A Dialogue between Tradition and Modernity)

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: The main problems of identity and planning in the modern Arab architecture are discussed, as exemplified by Jordan's capital city, Amman.The essence of the concepts is revealed in; tradition, integrity, morphology and association with urban principles in the design of modern Amman.Particular attention is paid to the ways of combining the historical and cultural heritage of Arab countries with the example of Jordan and their connection with modern directions in architecture that violate local identity.

Source: Journal of Engineering and Architecture

DOI: 10.15640/jea.v7n1a8

Author: Vlada Melnik

Institution: Applied Science Private University

Language: English

Topic: Urban Development and Cultural Heritage

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2946974077