Persian Gulf

Architecture with wind towers and courtyard houses.

Overview

Persian Gulf architecture, using brick and stone, features mosques and wind-tower houses, prominent in UAE and Qatar.

Core Characteristics

• Wind towers, cooling.
• Courtyard houses.
• Islamic prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Sheikh Zayed Mosque (UAE, 2007).
• Bastakiya Quarter (UAE, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Islamic: Religious focus.
• Residential: Houses.
• Islamic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Gulf craftsmen, it adapts to desert climates.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Wind Tower (technique), Functionalism (theory), Courtyard (element), Persian Architecture (movement)