Architecture of an Island: The Changing Landscape of Bahrain By Fiona Clark

Description: The tradition of Bahraini architecture dates back to the Dilmun era, when great historical structures such as the Bahrain Fort, or Qal'at Al Bahrain - a UNESCO World Heritage listed site - were built, and continues through the centuries to have formed a unique fusion of mödern design with Islamic interpretation. The landmark projects that are being constructed today focus on incorporating this architectural legacy into their look and feel, blending modern aestheticism and practical functionalic with a quintessential Bahraini character. With a forward-looking focus on the architectural landscape of this fast-growing island nation in the Arabian Gulf, this book showcases the key commercial, industrial, sports and leisure development projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Covering a range of urban and developing areas on the island, these projects are significantly changing the country's skyline, creating opportunities within economic, social and business spheres. From the first Grand Prix track in the Middle East, to the future epicentre of the island's business and financial industry the projects featured in this publication each reflect the rapid pace of development on the island in terms of real estate, innovation and evolving lifestyles. With a foreword by HH the Crown Prince of Bahrain, and an introduction by the Chief Executive of the Economic Development Board, this book's architectural stories will appeal not only to trade participants, but ro any reader who is interested in discovering Bahrain's tale of architectural history in the making-

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