Projects of SOM architectural bureau for the United Arab Emirates
Abstract
The article is a continuation of a study on the phenomenon of poorly studied modern architectural constructions in the UAE on the examples of two of the most progressive Abu Dhabi and Dubai Emirates, at the turn of XX–XXI century. This article analyzes the works of the famous architectural firm SOM, on the material of a certain range of projects and activities for the United Arab Emirates in a time of the beginning of XXI century. Examines of the SOM’s creative style, their contribution to the formation of the Dubai and Abu Dhabi urban images, taking into account local traditions and their integration into modern architectural designs. Determined significance of the bureau SOM’s works for the UAE and their place in the world architecture context.
Keywords:
modern architecture, architectural bureau SOM, the architectural construction in the United Arab Emirates
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2014-03-18
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Akimova, E. A. . (2014). Projects of SOM architectural bureau for the United Arab Emirates. Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University. Arts, 4(1), 139–163. Retrieved from https://artsjournal.spbu.ru/article/view/4462
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