Cultural and historical factors in the formation of the perception of high-rise buildings in the Middle East

The study analyzes the interaction between high-rise architectural objects and the natural landscape in the context of cultural, economic, and social factors. The main focus is on the influence of topography, climate, and cultural traditions in design, as well as the emotional perception of high-rise buildings in urban structures. The geographical scope of this study encompasses modern cities in the Middle East, where natural conditions and historical development have played a significant role in shaping the most advanced level of the architectural environment in the shortest time. Different types of urban environments are considered, ranging from the flat areas of the Arabian Plateau to the complex topography of Tehran, where high-rise construction forms spatial compositions based on the combination of unique landscape characteristics and expressive large-scale architectural forms, with a certain semantic load. These opposing elements together create a new reality of the modern cultural landscape and cultural identity. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of the impact of modern technologies and global trends in high-rise construction, while also highlighting the preservation of traditional cultural symbols reflected in the form and design of buildings. Thus, the work demonstrates that high-rise buildings not only address contemporary issues of urban functional infrastructure but also become an integral part of the cultural landscape, where architectural forms, in combination with natural conditions and social requirements, create a new world view through the forms and images of the surrounding environment.