Modern High-Rise Residential Complexes: the Modernization of Slums in the Formation of the Silhouettes of Capital Cities (on the Example of Baghdad)

Abstract

Urbanization as a socio-economic process manifested in the concentration of the population in modern big cities-especially the capitals - contributes to the development of high-rise residential complexes construction, which formation of the silhouettes of cities. City residents put forward new architectural and functional requirements to urban infrastructure. This calls for the creation of new types and forms of residential buildings, the structure of the city and transport networks. In addition, the need to develop high-rise building construction is justified by the growing demand for residential, public and administrative buildings and the lack of free space and the modernization of slums. Slums are a reality that many developing countries have to face. Despite all the efforts made to contain its growth, slums areas are increasing and it seems that removing them and providing formal housing for all its residents or at least compensating them for their investments is impossible, the modernization remains the best possible options in dealing with these areas. The paper analyses the modernization of slums in the formation of the silhouettes of capital city (Baghdad), by building modern high-rise residential complexes.