Abstract
Oman has an old civilisation and rich culture, juxtaposed on the ancient trade routes. The sea-faring nation has been a melting pot of great civilisations of the Orient, Africa, Arab and West. Along with Oman's topography, climate, and socio-religious-economic context, these exposure and associations influenced its built forms, giving rise to a type of architecture often distinguishable from its neighbours as being Omani. Oman also has a fast growing economy creating a more literate and prosperous population with changed demands and taste. This brought major infrastructure developments and rapid urbanisation in the last three decades, with inevitable effect on the local architecture. Despite calculated steps at the beginning, an alien form overtook the rich traditional architecture. This paper traces the architectural transformations of the last three decades in Oman from a rich traditional style. It highlights some of the reasons responsible for the change. In conclusion, the paper presents some recommendations aimed to positively define the direction the built-form of this emerging nation should take.
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