The Architecture of Yemen

Salma Samar Damluji

304 pages, parution le 22/10/2007

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The result of nearly two decades of research, this is the first book to offer an in-depth investigation into the characteristic architecture of the southern and eastern towns of Yemen, which until the early 1990s were extremely difficult of access. The author's first-hand research provides detailed insights into building design, techniques and methods that, though rich in tradition and accomplishment, are little known outside the region.

Refreshingly, the book moves out of the more familiar major cities into the hinterlands and explores areas that could be said to be the last strongholds of vernacular Arab architecture. The author was allowed to visit locations and sites previously closed or unfamiliar to architects and foreigners. As a result of this privileged access, the text and images combine to convey unique insights and viewpoints: those of the master builders and house owners who actually create and inhabit the buildings.

In addition to approximately 700 colour images and architectural drawings, a unique glossary of over 900 terms complements the text.

L'auteur - Salma Samar Damluji

Salma Samar Damluji is an architect and architectural consultant. She has published several books, including The Architecture of Oman (1998) and The Architecture of The United Arab Emirates (2006), and has curated a number of exhibitions in London.

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Sommaire

Foreword
Introduction
Lahij: Stone and Skyscrapers
Shabwah: Mud Brick and Desert Palaces
Hadramut: Stone, Shale and Mud Brick Skyscrapers
Glossary
Notes
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Laurence King
Auteur(s)	Salma Samar Damluji
Parution	22/10/2007
Nb. de pages	304
Format	25,5 x 33,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	2172g
Intérieur	Quadri
EAN13	9781856695145
ISBN13	978-1-85669-514-5