University of Science and Technology Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research Impact an image of urban and architectural element to finding a place in the urban spaces of the city of Sana’a A Thesis Submitted by Munif Saleh Nasser Shams ALddin To The Deanship of Postgraduate Studies & Scientific Research, University of Science & Technology, in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master in Architecture Engineering (Urban Design) Supervised by Prof. Mohammed Sallam Almadhaji Professor in Urban planning Architecture Department Faculty of Engineering - Sana’a University August, 2015 i University of Science and Technology Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research Approval Sheet The thesis given by: Munif Saleh Nasser Shams ALddin, titled “Impact an image of urban and architectural element to finding a place in the urban spaces of the city of Sana’a", has been discussed successfully, defended and approved as a part of acquiring the Degree of Master in Architecture Engineering (Urban Design). Date: 22/4/2015. Examination committee N0 1. Name Prof. Dr. Mohammed Sallam Almadhaji Professor in Urban planning Architecture Department Faculty of Engineering – Sana’a University 2. Signature Chairman of the Committee Prof. Dr. Abdulaziz Ahmad Alkabab Professor in Town planning Architecture Department Faculty of Engineering – Sana’a University 3. Major Committee member Dr. Mohammed Mohammed Al-Olfe Associate Professor in Architectural Design of residential buildings Architecture Department Faculty of Engineering – Sana’a University Committee member Vice Dean of Postgraduate Studies & Scientific Research Dean of Postgraduate Studies& Scientific Research Dr. Esmail A. M. Alsharabi Dr. Noori A. Aljinai ii University of Science and Technology Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research Declaration This is to certify that: "Impact an image of urban and architectural element to finding a place in the urban spaces of the city of Sana’a" Submitted by: Munif Saleh Nasser Shams ALddin has been conducted under my supervision in Department of Architecture Engineering – Faculty of Engineering – University of Science & Technology in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Architecture Engineering (Urban Design). Date: 12/8/2015 Thesis supervisors Signature Prof. Dr. Mohammed Sallam Almadhaji Professor in Urban planning – Architecture Department Faculty of Engineering – Sana’a University iii University of Science and Technology Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research Declaration "Impact an image of urban and architectural element to finding a place in the urban spaces of the city of Sana’a" The work provided in this thesis, unless otherwise referenced, is the researcher's own work, and has not been submitted elsewhere for any other degree or qualification. Candidate Name: Munif Saleh Nasser Shams ALddin Signature: Date: iv Abstract First of all, v