The article is devoted to the study of the evolution and current situation of the architecture of community centers in the Republic of Yemen. The main stages of the development of the typology of community centers related to historical events that influenced a number of changes in Yemeni society are consistently considered. A comparative analysis of traditional and modern solutions of Yemen's community centers has been carried out: functional planning, spatial and spatial solutions, architectural facade solutions, structures and materials. The problems associated with the loss of traditional Yemeni solutions in modern architecture have been identified. The conclusions are recommendations on the formation of community centers, taking into account the synthesis of cultural traditions and foreign trends, in order to achieve an international level of service and meet the current needs of the population.

Keywords: Republic of Yemen, architecture, community center, typology, social structure, traditions, innovations