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AuthorAl-Maimani, Ahood
AuthorSalama, Ashraf M.
AuthorFadli, Fodil
Available date2017-11-07T11:21:45Z
Publication Date2014-01-01
Publication NameInternational Journal of Architectural Research
CitationAl-Maimani, Ahood, Ashraf M. Salama, and Fodil Fadli. "Exploring Socio-Spatial Aspects of Traditional Souqs: The Case of Souq Mutrah, Oman." Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research, vol. 8, issue 1 (2014): 50-65.
ISSN1938-7806
URIhttp://www.archnet-ijar.net/index.php/IJAR/article/view/356/327
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/5738
AbstractTraditional souqs in the Arabian Peninsula continue to be major focal points of trade, commerce, exchange, entertainment and social interaction. Souq Mutrah, in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman is one of these important regional souqs. This paper develops an experiential walkthrough assessment of three selected urban spaces - market places within Souq Mutrah by examining their spatial and socio-cultural aspects while implementing direct systematic observation and behavioral mapping procedure. The findings contribute to an in-depth understanding of the qualities of the three spaces and the resulting use, activities, and behavior representative of the inhabitants' spatial experience in those spaces. Assessment results reveal important outcomes that include that safety and secuirity is the significant missing factor in Souq Mutrah spaces, which if provided, can attract more users while supporting their needs. © 2014 Archnet-IJAR, International Journal of Architectural Research.
Languageen
PublisherArchnet-IJAR
SubjectBehavioral mapping
Souq mutrah
Traditional souqs
Walkthrough assessment
TitleExploring socio-spatial aspects of traditional souqs: The case of Souq Mutrah, Oman
TypeArticle
Pagination50-65
Issue Number1
Volume Number8
ESSN1994-6961


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