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Unilaterism in Architectural Thinking and its Impact on
Contemporary Trends
(Experiences and Visions of Jordanian Architects)
Mohammed Deeb Matrouk
Al-Isra University ,Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture
Amman - Jordan
matrouk98 @yahoo
(Received 14/12/2002, Accepted 26/7/2003)
Abstract. The main theme of this study deals with the Architectural
crisis emanating from the absence of the design strategy of the Archi-
tectural thought in contemporary tendencies of some Jordanian Archi-
tects. It aims at defining the features of the crisis which Jordanian Ar-
chitecture passes through, and projecting its typical manifestation in
the buildings of Amman in particular. This study has also the goal of
explaining the major reasons that led to the crisis, and shedding light
on the outstanding thoughts of Architecture that have developed at the
hands of some prominent Architects in Jordan. However, the final
purpose of this research is the need to employ and invest in these
thoughts with a view to establish a solid thinking basis for designing
readings when dealing with modern Architectural formation, not only
on the local level, but also on the national level as a whole. Hence,
deep investigation and precise analysis of the formation items de-
signed by these prominent Architects, as well as dealing with the in-
tellectual vision that stands behind this very formation, and eventually
drawing out the intellectual concept of the place form that is associat-
ed with these modern buildings.
Keywords: Architectural crisis, Design strategy of Architectural
thought, Contemporary tendencies.