Conceptual inspiration from heritage: the design philosophy surrounding the Saudi Arabian Rowshan

Conceptual inspiration from heritage: the design philosophy surrounding the Saudi Arabian Rowshan

Abstract Rowshan is a distinctive architectural element and a primary component of the façades of traditional houses in western Saudi Arabia. It is window type primarily made from wood and is incorporated in contemporary architecture to express the identity of the Hejazi architectural heritage witho...

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Main Authors: Majedh F. Alhuseini, Ghadah A. Altammam, Bashayer R. AlSehaimi, Donia M. Bettaieb, Abeer A. Alawad, Khawlah J. Tarim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-07-01
Series:City, Territory and Architecture
Subjects:
Rowshan
Hejazi architecture
Historic Jeddah district
Jeddah's traditional houses
Inspiration
Aesthetics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40410-023-00204-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40410-023-00204-6

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