**2. Methodological approach**

The study presents the approach of strengthening the diverse city identity based on native function and activities for Doha city. It answers the following questions:


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in the country.

*Approach Based on Traditional Architecture Indicators to Strengthen Urban Identity...*

• A content analysis of reference data to establish the different contemporary architecture trends in Doha city. The indicators that support traditional archi-

• Empirical analysis by investigating a survey study, which is targeting stake-

The objective of the analysis is to evaluate the three established traditional architecture indicators in Doha city: Building elements, landscape components and

Alsultani [13] addressed the difficulty in recognizing the contemporary architecture as a clear trend in ether international or regional level. Contemporary architecture was a solid and clear trend during the beginning of the 20th century by emphasizing the function of different urban elements. Antarikananda et al. [14] argued that the internationalism has been reflected in contemporary architecture by scratching the local tradition that has no identity. During this, the traditional elements has ignored despite of its value that basically response to the local environment. The rapid development of the economic and social drivers throughout the Middle East are more radical now than ever. The region is passing by a transition from the traditional economics and society to the new era in the field of urban planning. This can be noticed during the rapid urban growth that connected with slum area and urban sprawl [15, 16]. Historically, the camps, residences, palaces, and citadels of the ruling class used to set apart from the commoners. This would mean that the larger and more ornate structures used to be as landmark structures and isolated on the edges of major cities away from the urban center. The buildings associated with the working classes, the local crafts workshop and other city

The city includes buildings; landscape and the other important related activities that can draw the local identity. Madanipour [17] stated that public elements such as streets, landmarks and open spaces in the city have been considered as a part of the buildings. This is emphasized in Middle East cities, where buildings are connected with the urban fabric and where city neighborhoods are organized their functions

The architecture in Qatar was concerned in protecting building from the hot environment and this trend was negotiated in old architecture [12]. The buildings at this time are to build for last without harming the nature. An example is shown in **Figure 1**, Um Salal Mohammed fort, which is located in Qatar and was built using

Since Qatar becomes an open country to the world; it had been affected by the developing different architecture trends. The huge development in Qatar few years ago increased the flow of people with different cultures and life styles. This variety of cultures in addition to the open market and globalization affect the architecture

Qatar begun to change as a global center for education, media, finance, and culture through several initiatives and large investments such as the Doha Economic Zone, Al Jazeera Channel and Education City. Urban development boom is erected

In this study, the following research tools is implemented:

tecture in the contemporary urban also will be identified.

holders such as experts, residences and tourists.

*DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.94746*

**3. Literature review and background**

services were weaved together in the urban fabric.

and services in traditional trend.

limestone as a local material.

function/activities.

• How can the traditional architecture be addressed in different trends of contemporary architecture in diverse cities?

*Approach Based on Traditional Architecture Indicators to Strengthen Urban Identity... DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.94746*

In this study, the following research tools is implemented:


The objective of the analysis is to evaluate the three established traditional architecture indicators in Doha city: Building elements, landscape components and function/activities.
