Hassan Fathy

New Qurna: a lost hymn for the poor
Egypt

New Qurna: a lost hymn for the poor

In his book “Architecture for the Poor”, Hassan Fathy called New Qurna, the village he designed in Luxor, a “hymn…
This week in 1900: Architect Hassan Fathy is born
Archaeology

This week in 1900: Architect Hassan Fathy is born

History will long remember Hassan Fathy for his courageous yet unsuccessful attempt to use architecture as a tool that could…
An exhibition in Zamalek remembers Hassan Fathy
Art news

An exhibition in Zamalek remembers Hassan Fathy

An exhibition of the work of renowned Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy is currently on display at the Gezira Art Center…
Officially endangered
Archaeology

Officially endangered

An ancient ceramic mosque and one of the first modern eco-friendly villages are falling apart.This week the World Heritage Fund…
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