Edited by Nadi Abusaada & Wesam Al Asali

Despite growing calls for global architectural histories, the historiography of modern architecture remains depicted predominantly by Western figures, narratives, and experiences. Arab Modern – Architecture and the Project of Independence takes a different approach by uncovering previously overlooked histories and contributions that shaped the Arab world’s modern built environment. It considers projects from the Arabian Gulf, the Levant, and North Africa during a critical moment when several Arab countries were entering a new phases of post-colonial nation-building. From both within and outside the architectural profession, a multifaceted exchange of ideas informed architectural thinking in the wake of independence. Contributions by Nadi Abusaada, Sarah Saad Alajmi, Wesam Al Asali, Muna Dajani, Nancy Demerdash, Lahbib El Moumni, Suha Hasan, Reem Khorshid, Faiq Mari, Danna Masad, Faysal Tabbarah, with foreword by George Arbid.