September 24, 2025

The Illusion of Heritage: Critiquing Pseudo-Earthen Vernacular Architecture in Qatar

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MDMarwa DabaiehMalmö University MSMahmoud SakrAin Shams University

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This analysis reveals concerns over pseudo vernacular architecture's authenticity in Qatar, highlighting issues of cultural representation and commodification.

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The rise of pseudo vernacular architecture poses issues regarding authenticity and cultural representation in Qatar.
Developments like Souq Waqif and Souq Al Wakra create an illusion of nostalgia, yet detach from genuine heritage.
Surface-level use of traditional motifs risks the commodification of Qatari cultural identity and history.
A call for architectural practices is made, advocating for meaningful engagement with heritage to preserve cultural authenticity.

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Dabaieh et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d6d8978b2b6861e4c3ecbc https://doi.org/10.4995/heritage2025.2025.19189

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This analysis reveals concerns over pseudo vernacular architecture's authenticity in Qatar, highlighting issues of cultural representation and commodification.

The Illusion of Heritage: Critiquing Pseudo-Earthen Vernacular Architecture in Qatar

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The Illusion of Heritage: Critiquing Pseudo-Earthen Vernacular Architecture in Qatar

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