Author: Shiber Saba George
Place: Kuwait
Publisher: Kuwait Government Printing Press
Year: 1964
Pages: 643
Source: Donated by Charles Correa Associates
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Design
Keyword: Kuwait Urbanisation
Classification: 307.1416
Shelf: C3R3
Accession No: B463
Contents: Dedication Prologue Forword QuotationsKuwait in Colour Kuwait and the Arabian Gulf: Background and Atmosphere Urban-Architectural Contrasts in Kuwait Preface Introduction Part One: The Urban-Architectural Surge of Kuwait Part Two: Harnessing the Urban-Architectural Revolution of Kuwait Part Three: Facts, Problems and Case-Studies Part Four: Analysis for the Urban-Architectural Synthesis
Abstract: *The Kuwait Urbanization* explores Kuwait’s transformation from a traditional settlement to a modern city within the Arabian Gulf context. Blending historical background, visual documentation, and case studies, it highlights contrasts between old and new architectural identities. The book is organized into four parts: the initial urban surge, efforts to manage growth, key challenges with case studies, and a final analytical synthesis. It offers critical insights into the country’s urban planning and development, emphasizing the balance between tradition and modernization. This comprehensive work provides a valuable framework for understanding Kuwait’s rapid urban evolution and its broader implications for the Gulf region.