L'architecture des maisons de villégiature tunisiennes : Entre vision de la mer et la dar comme référence. Les exemples de Tunis et de Hammamet (1900-1980)

A study of Tunisian seaside villas (1900–1980) reveals three distinct architectural models shaped by Western and local influences. The 'arabizing' model (pre-1930) emphasized expressive traditional motifs, while the 'abstract' model (interwar period) stripped down forms, blending vernacular architecture with natural harmony—a shift from rejection to modernized adaptation of Arab-Muslim design. The 'modernized' model (post-1945) integrated contemporary strategies with tempered references to traditional Tunisian elements, often through stylized motifs. These models emerged as European elites and later Tunisians adapted coastal living, creating a hybrid architecture that balances tradition, modernity, and environmental sensitivity. The research analyzes 80 villas in Tunis and Hammamet, offering a framework for understanding this evolving patrimonial heritage.

Hlel, M. L’architecture des maisons de villégiature tunisiennes : Entre vision de la mer et la dar comme référence. Les exemples de Tunis et de Hammamet (1900-1980). https://doi.org/10.70675/5bd651bfz6c7dz4a95z90c1zfc73cf7c7d80