Modern Architecture in Setif (Algeria, 1930–1962). Expression of a Plurality of Approaches

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to report on the characteristics of modern architecture in Setif, a town in eastern Algeria, created from scratch during the French occupation. It will be of a particular interest to unveil a part of the puzzle that represents the “backdrop” of modern architecture, in this city. The present paper tries to contain and recognize the different forms of expression of this architecture, through a historical perspective, punctuated by major events in order to shed light on the characteristics of modern architecture in Setif (1930-1962) and by which they were motivated.

Keywords
Modern Movement, Modern architecture, Reuse, Renovation, Restoration, Algerian modern architecture.

Issue 52
Year 2015
Pages 86-89
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.52200/52.A.HOAIOJKC

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