Sketch from observation of the square with the tree

Sketches taken during field work: Most are an attempt to understand the space and the activities taking place in and around the square. The centrality of the tree highlights its significance as a spatial marker and an attraction point. Some drawings are meant to record the process and to act as a reminder of sorts for further and more developed diagramming.

Image created by FIND Fellow Yasser Elsheshtawy with permission given for use by the Modern Architecture of Abu Dhabi class held at NYU Abu Dhabi. This image was included in the Abu Dhabi Guide project, first created by the class in January 2014 and then revised and distributed later in 2014 in collaboration with FIND.