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In recent decades, Bahrain’s modern architectural heritage has gained attention through conservation efforts and a growing discourse on the city’s layered development. This selection of buildings showcases Bahrain’s unique modernity—across varying sizes, styles, and historical contexts—shaped by changing political and cultural landscapes. The chosen works, including urban monuments, public buildings, and housing projects like Bab al Bahrain, Bahrain National Museum, and Isa Town housing, reflect influences from the Indian Ocean, British colonial rule, and the pan-Arab architectural movement, embodying responses to Bahrain’s local and regional context. Using archival resources and architects’ insights, this collection highlights Bahrain’s role as a cultural exchange hub, connecting its architectural heritage to a broader global narrative