Women's spaces in the vernacular Qatari courtyard house: how privacy and gendered spatial segregation shape architectural identity

Al-Mohannadi, Asmaa Saleh; Furlan, Raffaello; Grosvald, Michael

doi:10.1108/ohi-01-2022-0011

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“…Each building has its unique identity based on the creative vocabulary of the architect, whereas vernacular architecture preserves the region's identity. The architectural identity of a region reflects this society's culture and lifestyle through its built environment (AL-Mohannadi et al, 2023). A specific local culture's architectural identity represents a living landscape with a common sense of place generated over time by the community's collective efforts to include meanings and ways of life (Nooraddin, 2012).…”

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confidence: 99%

Exploring Identity Issues in Development Areas of Vernacular Rural Settlements: A Case Study of Behramkale, Türkiye

Boyacıoğlu,

Göçer,

Karahan

2023

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Sustainable rural development is a challenging issue, considering the pressure of change brought by the demands of globalisation and intensified tourism activities in rural vernacular settlements. While studies in this field often focus on historical centres, research on the distinctive urban and architectural identity of “village development areas” in rural vernacular settlements remains scarce. To address this gap in the literature, a field study was conducted in the vernacular rural settlement of Behramkale, located in the Northern Aegean region of Türkiye. The study explored the continuity of architectural and urban identity and its significance. The research involved a qualitative assessment of primary data obtained through architectural surveys and archival documents collected in 2017 and 2021. Data analysis not only focused on static features of place identity but included dynamic and perceptual features of place identity. Planning policy inadequacies and the implications of top-down decisions on vernacular rural Türkiye are discussed. The key finding from the study highlights the necessity for a more participatory and site-specific approach to preserving vernacular rural heritage’s urban and architectural identity for sustainable development. In this regard, the paper proposes that an identity-based and people-centred approach should be integrated into the policies for the development areas of vernacular rural settlements. This integration aims to preserve the local architectural identity and promote a belongingness community among residents.

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Section: Theoretical Background 21 Urban and Architectural Identity O...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring Identity Issues in Development Areas of Vernacular Rural Settlements: A Case Study of Behramkale, Türkiye

Boyacıoğlu,

Göçer,

Karahan

2023

JCUA

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“…In Korea, scholars explored the gendered spatial characteristics of houses within the Gyeonggido region during the late Joseon period (Hyung, 2013). In the Persian Gulf region, scholars Korean vernacular houses in Yanbian have verified that privacy and gender determined the gendered spatial characteristics of traditional vernacular houses in the pre-oil period in Qatar (Al-Mohannadi et al, 2023). Other scholars have examined the connections between the daily lives and family spaces of women in Tehran between 1960 and 1980 after they were affected by traditions, cultural factors and social changes ( € Ozsoy and Davodipad, 2020).…”

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“…Their changing spatial needs have become a significant factor in the changing spatial structure of the family, which reflects social and cultural traditions, lifestyles and behavioural patterns (Rapoport, 1969;€ Ozsoy and Davodipad, 2020). To date, under the influence of social changes and economic globalisation have caused, the arrangement of domestic space to become detached from social logic in the process of housing construction has detached from social logic in various countries around the world, resulting in the loss of cultural characteristics and liveability of the built environment (Al-Mohannadi et al, 2023;Afshar et al, 2012). Against this background, China's rural architecture is also faced with the urgent issue of building livable, culturally distinct vernacular houses.…”

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The evolution of female space in Korean vernacular houses in Yanbian: the influence of social logic on spatial configuration

Li,

Quan

2023

OHI

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PurposeThis study explores the characteristics of female space evolution in Korean vernacular houses in the Yanbian region of China. In addition, it discusses the influence of social logic on the evolution of female spaces.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilises space syntax methodology to examine the evolution of female spaces in Korean vernacular houses in terms of connectivity value, step depth and integration value. Furthermore, it conducts an analytical exploration of social logic based on the evolutionary characteristics of female space.FindingsThe findings elucidate the evolutionary characteristics of the spatial configuration of female spaces in Korean vernacular houses, with differential changes in connectivity, a gradual tendency towards openness and simplicity and increased accessibility and centrality. This reflects the changing spatial needs of Korean women brought about by changes in lifestyle, consciousness, social status and family structure.Research limitations/implicationsThis study provides perspectives and insights into the vernacular architecture and architectural sociology of ethnic minorities in regions of China and Asia. Furthermore, it can provide relevant construction organisations with a more intuitive understanding of Korean vernacular houses and a reference for future house renewal and construction in the Yanbian region.Originality/valueAlthough many studies have investigated various aspects of Korean vernacular houses and female spaces, none have examined the influence of social logical changes on the evolution of female spaces in Korean vernacular houses. Thus, this study is valuable and novel.

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“…The framework emphasizes the importance of the Doha Metro linked to urban growth patterns through TOD models. One of its goals is to preserve the legacy of urban settlements in Qatar and challenge the decline of Qatari identity due to a perceived loss of belonging amongst some affected by globalization, speculation and rapid urbanization (Al-Mohannadi et al. , 2022).…”

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A planning method for transit villages in Qatar: Souq Waqif historical district in Doha

Furlan

Al-Mohannadi

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PurposeTherefore, this research study aims at revealing a planning method for the development of the Souq Waqif-Transit village.Design/methodology/approachOver the past decade, transit-oriented developments (TODs) have become an international city planning model for promoting sustainable urbanism. On a regional scale, the State of Qatar launched the construction of Doha Metro. The current network consists of three lines with a central interchange station within the city's most vibrant cultural core, i.e., between Msheireb Downtown Doha and Msheireb, near to the Souq Waqif historical site and Al Corniche waterfront promenade. The Qatar National Development Framework emphasizes the importance of stimulating sustainable urban growth by linking the Doha Metro with TODs.FindingsThe findings show that the benefits of a strategy for monitoring and assessing the potential benefits of the investigated TOD linked to the analysis of the indices for (1) travel behavior, (2) built environment diversity and (3) other categories specific to the site's historical-heritage preservation.Research limitations/implicationsNamely, a comprehensive approach for developing a historical site is/should be grounded in a planning method for enhancing the mixed-used urban fabric, public realm and walkability, and heritage preservation.Social implicationsThe insights from this research study aim to guide the long-term sustainable urban growth of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) cities in the future.Originality/valueThe proposed sustainable growth planning scheme for the Souq Waqif addresses gaps highlighted through design tools of investigation. The missing attributes concern three key factors: (1) mixed-used urban fabric, (2) public realm and walkability and (3) built heritage preservation. The quality of streetscape, corridors, connections and connectivity of pedestrian and walkable network: TOD is not dependent on a singular mode of transport (Doha Metro), but it includes all systems that allow for mass public mobility within the city districts. Integrating other transport systems within mixed-use areas should be reevaluated based on accessibility to such systems, including taxi services, public bus services and public shuttles.

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Women's spaces in the vernacular Qatari courtyard house: how privacy and gendered spatial segregation shape architectural identity

Cited by 17 publications

References 30 publications

Exploring Identity Issues in Development Areas of Vernacular Rural Settlements: A Case Study of Behramkale, Türkiye

Exploring Identity Issues in Development Areas of Vernacular Rural Settlements: A Case Study of Behramkale, Türkiye

The evolution of female space in Korean vernacular houses in Yanbian: the influence of social logic on spatial configuration

A planning method for transit villages in Qatar: Souq Waqif historical district in Doha

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