Architecture for the Poor - Brossura

Fathy, Hassan

Brossura

ISBN 10: 977424575X ISBN 13: 9789774245756

Casa editrice: The American University in Cairo Press, 2000

Riassunto

In this now classic work, Hassan Fathy, Egypt's greatest twentieth-century architect, describes in detail his plan for building the village of New Gourna on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor, employing both the traditional building material, mud brick, and such traditional Egyptian architectural features as enclosed courtyards and domed and vaulted roofing. Fathy worked closely with the people to tailor his designs to their needs; he taught them how to work with the mud bricks, supervised the erection of the buildings, and encouraged the revival of ancient techniques, such as the use of claustra (mud-brick latticework) to adorn the buildings.Although bureaucratic red tape and other problems prevented the completion of New Gourna, Fathy's ideas have since commanded widespread attention both inside and outside Egypt, and Architecture for the Poor remains a testament to his vision as an architect of conscience.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: The American University in Cairo Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 977424575X
• ISBN 13: 9789774245756
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 366
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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