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Due to <strong>the</strong> nature <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Virtual Design Studio we will be tak<strong>in</strong>g a <strong>virtual</strong> tour<br />

ra<strong>the</strong>r than a physical tour. This way we also overcome <strong>the</strong> time constra<strong>in</strong>ts<br />

and cultural restrictions <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>studio</strong>, and you can have <strong>the</strong> freedom visit areas<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> city at your own pace. The <strong>virtual</strong> tour will also give you <strong>the</strong> opportunity<br />

to revisit any place any time at <strong>the</strong> click <strong>of</strong> a mouse, which will be a bonus<br />

when digitally discuss<strong>in</strong>g your <strong>design</strong> ideas with fellow group members.<br />

Activity: Log on to <strong>the</strong> VDS website www.vds.com and follow <strong>the</strong> l<strong>in</strong>k to <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>virtual</strong> tour <strong>of</strong> Sharjah. With your political philosophy <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d, identify <strong>the</strong><br />

problem areas <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Emirate. In terms <strong>of</strong> facilities, uses, economic growth and<br />

socialisation th<strong>in</strong>k about improvements <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Emirate. Sketch your ideas below<br />

and on your Facebook page.<br />

Feedback (Cont. Overleaf):<br />

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Conclusion:<br />

In accordance with Amal’s fem<strong>in</strong>ist pr<strong>in</strong>ciples she suggests that <strong>the</strong> improvement<br />

<strong>of</strong> female-only facilities such as swimm<strong>in</strong>g pools and beaches would be a positive<br />

move <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> women <strong>of</strong> Sharjah. Tom Wright, on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r hand is concerned<br />

with <strong>the</strong> iconography a particular build<strong>in</strong>g br<strong>in</strong>gs to a city and understands <strong>the</strong><br />

Burj Al Dubai as an iconic structure, <strong>design</strong>ed to symbolize Dubai's urban<br />

trans<strong>for</strong>mation mimick<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> billow<strong>in</strong>g sail <strong>of</strong> a boat.<br />

Activity: After observ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> <strong>virtual</strong> tour, go to www.facebook.com, log<strong>in</strong> us<strong>in</strong>g<br />

your username and password. Reflect on your observations with your colleagues<br />

us<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> chat facility and record <strong>the</strong>se on your wall. Also write your<br />

observations <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> space provided below.<br />

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