An architectural journey through the three most significant
decades--1950s, 1960s, and 1970s--of urban development in Doha, Qatar,
since the oil discovery.
Encompassing a superb collection of rare photographs, drawings, and
reproductions, this volume unlocks the architectural changes that took
place in Doha from urban transition in the 1950s to urban necessity in
the 1960s to urban modernity in 1970s. Each decade experienced events
that shaped the city's evolution. The book will also shine a light on
the 1960s movement named Qatari Deco. The most iconic buildings will be
shown with commentary, provoking nostalgia and wonder in the younger
generation, as many have now been demolished.
The book is authored by award-winning architect Ibrahim Mohamed Jaidah.
It showcases never-before-seen photographs, drawings, and buildings from
his private collection and the Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB) archives.