(part of the 2009 World Habitat Day events by UN-HABITAT)

University of Westminster / RIBA
5th + 6th October 2009

Organisers of the conference

Honorary Chairman: Professor Jeremy Till
Academic Advisor: Professor Murray Fraser
General Secretary: Nasser Golzari

MA Architecture, Cultural Identity & Globalisation
Department of Architecture
School of Architecture and Built Environment
University of Westminster
In association with
International Art & Architecture Research Association (IAARA)

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For many people, an understanding of identity in the Persian Gulf would probably be based on images, clichés and sound-bites received through the media. This partial view of a crucial part of the global network is insufficient to make informed judgements about what might be appropriate for the region in terms of development and architecture. This important conference asks key questions as to what the identity of the Persian Gulf might be, and in particular the tension between specific regional issues and more generalised global pressures. Bringing together academics, practitioners, development agencies and regional representatives, the conference will be a unique opportunity to debate and develop ideas around the topic of identity in the Persian Gulf.

Professor Jeremy Till
Dean of the School of Architecture and the Built Environment, University of Westminster

Professor Murray Fraser
Coordinator for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Department of Architecture, University of Westminster

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