{"product_id":"the-middle-east","title":"The Middle East","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Selection of Written Works on Iconic Towers and Global Place-Making\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis volume examines the rapid growth of tall buildings across the Middle East and their role in shaping the region's cities, economies, and global identity. Tracing the shift from oil-driven development to investment in tourism, finance, and commerce, it explores how landmark skyscrapers have become central to urban transformation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough case studies of major projects—including the Kingdom Tower in Jeddah—and contributions from architects, developers, and planners, the book considers the successes and challenges of vertical urbanism in the region. It provides an overview of the architectural, economic, and planning factors that have influenced the development of some of the world's most significant skyscrapers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended for architects, planners, students, and readers interested in contemporary urban development, this full-color volume offers a broad perspective on the evolution of tall buildings in the Middle East and their impact on the built environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAddendum to the Proceedings of the CTBUH 2015 International Conference\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEditors: Antony Wood \u0026amp; Benjamin Mandel\u003cbr\u003eLayout \u0026amp; Design: Kristen Dobbins \u0026amp; Rocio Bachiller\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2015 \u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 210 mm W x 297 mm H\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-0-939493-47-0\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Council on Vertical Urbanism","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47952098459799,"sku":"the-middle-east","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/7229\/5575\/files\/MiddleEast_2015.jpg?v=1782497374","url":"https:\/\/shop.cvu.org\/products\/the-middle-east","provider":"Council on Vertical Urbanism","version":"1.0","type":"link"}