The struggle between culture and authority is hidden in the architecture of the Arabian Gulf region where attention gathers more and more in the 2022 World Cup etc.

by Francisco Anzola

The development of the Gulf region of the Persian Gulf (Arabian Gulf), such as Qatar where the World Cup is held in 2022, is remarkable, and each country is building a splendid museum and tower. This is not only due to cultural intentions but Rowan Moore of The Guardian says that deep ethical concerns are obscured by the background of its soft and power exhibits.

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According to Moore, the construction of museums and towers was a weapon that showed off progress in the arms race competition in terms of cultural and architectural significance. It was also a craving for identity in places where life was changed by the wealth of oil. It seems there is a conflict at the end of negotiations between the conservative way of Islam and the Western liberal way.

by Caitriana Nicholson

The Gulf area was hot and dry, so it was a difficult environment to live, but oil and air conditioning have changed greatly. However, because the population has increased, there are not so many native numbers, of Qatar's population exceeding 2.5 million, there are only 300,000 Qatari citizens, nearly 90% are foreign workers.

Between 1970 and 80 years, hotels and office buildings by Western architects have flowed in. In 2022 the world cup will be held in Qatar, so the stadium will be built. In addition, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain are also progressing in the production of Formula Circuits, and also in terms of sports. And on the cultural aspect, the architectural aspect has developed rapidly, such as Abu Dhabi's Louvre, and many works by authoritative architects who won the Pritzker Prize .

The museum provides beauty such as fine arts and enriches cultural life. Also, open architecture like a library functions as a community gathering place. The development of cities by such cultural and symbolic architecture is established as a strategy.

However, the intention indicated by symbolic architecture is not necessarily a pure affection for art and the general public. The dynasty including the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has invested huge considering the social status, the recognition of foreign countries, the display of power, and the French scholar Alexandre Kazerouni said the project like the Louvre as " It strengthens by putting the authority of the ruling class in the culture "is pointed out.

by Francisco Anzola

According to Sheikha Hind, vice chairman of the Qatar Foundation, the Qatar Foundation believes that "we want to discuss ourselves and encourage generations to think about ourselves." However, when trying to take charge of cultures, governments, businesses, urban planning, buildings and designs that image the enormity of rulers exist throughout the city and they can not work freely Mr. Moore points out.

Due to the focus on architecture and design, and the increase in population by foreign workers, the city is undoubtedly developing. However, Moore says that it is true that no one knows that development is obscuring about strategic intent and cultural aspects. As the Louvre 's project and the World Cup are receiving more and more attention, the cultural and architectural plans themselves are good and they are not something that you do not want to do. It seems to be important to recognize some sort of ambition underway in the development of the development clearly.