Author: ed. Taylor Brain Brace, ed. Radenez Beatrice grou
Place: Singapore
Publisher: Concept Media Pte Ltd
Year: 1983
Pages: 165
Source: Donated by Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Islamic Architecture
Keyword: Architectural History, Urban Development, City Planning
Classification: 711.4
Shelf: C3R4
Accession No: B308
Contents: Seminar Participants Opening Remarks Introduction 1- History 2- Reading 3- Tools for Development
Abstract: “Reading the Contemporary African City,” published by The Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1983, is part of the “Architectural Transformations in the Islamic World” series. Edited by Brian Brace Taylor with contributions from authors like Jean-Jacques Guibbert, the book explores the evolving architectural landscape of African cities. It examines the complex challenges these urban areas face, including rapid growth, modernization, and cultural transformations. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the book highlights how African cities blend tradition with contemporary influences, addressing issues of identity, urban planning, and social change within the broader context of African and Islamic architectural heritage.