This research examines skyscrapers' effects on architectural identity in the Gulf, highlighting the tension between modernization and cultural identity.
Key Points
Skyscrapers significantly reshape architectural identity in the Gulf region, revealing cultural tensions and economic ambitions.
Economic ambitions clash with cultural identity, as modern glass towers contrast sharply with traditional elements like wind towers.
This research uses historical analysis across three architectural phases to illustrate the transformation of Gulf architecture.
Gulf Vision 2030 initiatives aim to reconcile modernity with authentic cultural identity, signaling a potential revival of traditional elements.