Colonial Civil Architecture Chapter 5

The transformation of a territory into a city, encompassing physical construction and societal change.

The fundamental ideals and principles that guide urban planning.

The process of developing a city based on trade, defense, and spreading civilization, a concept common since Roman times.

A city acting as a tool for taking control over a region, exploiting its resources, and exerting power over its people.

The intentional design and construction of urban spaces to create a specific social order, often incorporating a sense of superiority.

The transfer of urban know-how from the ruling nation to its colonies, enriching the empires with new knowledge and applications.

The process of urban development and transformation during the period between 1840 and 1880 in Algeria, marked by French colonialism.

The co-existence of two opposing architectural styles in Algiers, reflecting the clash between the colonial and indigenous cultures.

The process of creating a new European city in Algiers, separate from the existing indigenous city, characterized by straight lines, wide avenues, and a sense of order.

The process of transforming the old city of Algiers, known as the Medina, by widening streets, creating new avenues, and imposing European aesthetics, often at the cost of the traditional fabric of the city.

The military's significant role in shaping the city of Algiers, prioritizing control, surveillance, and defense over civilian needs.

The expansion of the European city of Algiers beyond its initial boundaries, towards the coastline and northward, resulting in a distinct separation from the old city.

The French colonial administration's policies related to land ownership in Algiers, involving expropriation and confiscation of land, especially from the indigenous population.

The development of the European city of Algiers outside of the old city walls, creating a new area with a distinct character and layout.

The creation of new urban centers within the expanding European city, often reflecting different social classes or functions.

The establishment of a distinctive European urban identity within Algiers, characterized by straight streets, public gardens, and architectural borrowings from European cities like Paris.

The design and construction of the Boulevard de l’Impératrice, a key urban project linking the European city to the sea, designed to enhance its aesthetic appeal, connectivity, and tourism potential.

The importance of the port in colonial Algiers, its role in trade and military dominance, and the need to modernize and expand it.

The need to address the significant elevation difference between the city and the sea, creating a monumental, tiered structure.

The blending of European and indigenous architectural styles in the Boulevard de l’Impératrice, showcasing a unique blend of influences.

The development of a railway network in Algeria, connecting the interior with the port city of Algiers, facilitating transportation and trade.

The role of Algiers as a major port for France's colonial endeavors, facilitating the movement of goods and people across the Mediterranean.

The creation of public buildings and infrastructure to serve the growing European population in Algiers, symbolizing the colonial administration's presence and influence.

The contrasting architectural styles reflecting the colonial and indigenous influences in Algiers, particularly the fusion of Mediterranean and Byzantine elements in religious buildings like Notre Dame d’Afrique.

The use of architecture as a tool of imposing control and authority, exemplified by the prominent positioning of Notre Dame d’Afrique on a plateau overlooking the city.

The attempt to reconcile conflicting cultures through architecture, as seen in Notre Dame d’Afrique, which incorporates elements from various Mediterranean cultures.

The expansion of colonial settlements and influence beyond Algiers, creating a network of colonial towns throughout the region.

The use of architecture to express both domination and a desire to reconcile cultures, as seen in the interplay of French and indigenous styles in Algiers.