LOSS OF IDENTITY IN THE URBAN CHARACTER: EXAMINING THE SAMENESS IN URBAN SKYLINE DUE TO MASS-PRODUCED HOUSING IN ABU DHABI

Year 2024, Volume: 10 Issue: 1, 1 - 23, 12.06.2024

Muhammed Emin Kuşaslan

Abstract

This article embarks on a comprehensive exploration of globalization and mass-produced housing on Abu Dhabi's urban character, highlighting concerns about regaining unique identity and localization. Employing historical research and case study analysis, it explores factors contributing to urban sameness, including standardized construction practices, limited building material diversity, and cross-cultural influences. Focusing on projects like Abu Dhabi Central Market and Louvre Abu Dhabi, the research unveils a complex interplay of forces shaping the city's identity. Acknowledging the study's limitations, it emphasizes the necessity of a broader global architectural discourse. The findings advocate for future urban planning practices that prioritize sustainability, uniqueness, and a break from the cycle of homogeneity in Abu Dhabi's urban identity.

Keywords

URBAN, SAMENESS, CHARACTER, URBAN CHARACTER, ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN, PLANNING

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