Hassan Fathy
New Qurna: a lost hymn for the poor
Egypt
November 3, 2015
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
March 28, 2013
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
January 3, 2012
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
October 22, 2009
Officially endangered
An ancient ceramic mosque and one of the first modern eco-friendly villages are falling apart.This week the World Heritage Fund…