Palestinian contemporary architecture : analysis of the current situation in Gaza strip

Author

Badawi, Usamah

Source

المؤتمر الدولي الهندسي الرابع : “نحو هندسة القرن الحادي و العشرين” : الذي نظمته كلية الهندسة بالجامعة الإسلامية-غزة يومي الاثنين و الثلاثاء الخامس عشر و السادس عشر من تشرين أول / أكتوبر 2012.

Publisher

Islamic University of Gaza Faculty of Engineering

Publication Date

2012-10-31

Country of Publication

Palestine (Gaza Strip)

No. of Pages

13

Main Subjects

Engineering & Technology Sciences (Multidisciplinary)

English Abstract

Palestinian contemporary (modern) architecture is the term set for architecture that had been erected in new materials and techniques.

By the beginning of the 20 th century dramatic changes in building materials occurred, the binding material, which was the lime, had changed to cement, Steel (I Beams section) was used for the first time.

West Bank and Gaza strip areas were still using traditional materials and techniques turned to use modern techniques that had changed the forms of buildings, as well as the building details.

The stone continue to be the main element in modern materials as well but in different structural behavior.

West Bank and Gaza strip passes through many political periods in the last 50 years, this affected the building process and caused chaos in the planning and in the development of the architectural styles (types).

During the occupation period the main concern of so many people was to build a shelter in a very economical way regarding the form, shape, or style (types).

Building was part of the struggle and was patriotic even with no building permit.

The architect until late 1980s was not the only designer and building process can pass even without the architect’s signature.

These facts were behind the reason of the static development in the modern architecture style (types)s.

Studying the modern architectural “styles (types)” is a difficult task in West Bank and Gaza Strip due to many reasons and facts.

This research should help to create a minimal standard of healthily buildings for all people within the next years.

Palestinian contemporary architectural Styles (types) consist of I- Residential Buildings and others, II - contemporary architectural elements, III - Factors Affecting Architectural Styles.

The social and cultural life of people is the key factor in giving architecture identification and chrematistic.

These reflect of the architectural shaping of the building as results of the existing built environment with their socio-cultural values.

This is a challenge that faces architects in Gaza in order to improve the analysis of the current architectural situation.

These items will be handled to get analyses for the current situation, and to develop recommendation for the future.

Data Type

Conference Papers

Record ID

BIM-777274

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