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Technology should be subject to economy and materials of a particular of region, so that quality and values inherent in the traditional and human response to the environment would be preserved Science should be subordinated to philosophy, faith and spirituality. On Arab architecture
It begins with the interior and goes to the exterior. The function of the space is primary. The outer form must express forces on the inside
Space has it own values.Islamic architecture is one of space but of walls.we are in need of an era of non functionalism. We are in need of quality with human touch.
Thesis of space
Study on Islamic architecture in general and medieval quarter of Cairo.This forms the basis for the many earlier designs. Elements from history
Courtyard
Regulate the temperature and filter the dust from the air in the city qa a The main reception room of the house, its a open courtyard flanked by T shaped alcove, completely internalized due to the density and noise of the house; Ultimately it became a simple covered central courtyard flanked by alcoves Fathy adopted and altered the qa to suit to the modern day need
Royal society for agriculture Bhatim Failure of dome construction Fathy was influenced by the vernacular character of the Nubians Fatimid tomps made of mud bricks Deir al saman monastery 6th century
Six general principles that guided Hasan Fathy throughout his career
Beliefs in the primacy of human values in architecture The importance of a universal rather than limited approach The use of appropriate technology
Application of technology must be relevant to both its user and its context
The need for socially oriented, cooperative construction techniques The essential role of tradition Re establishment of national cultural pride through the act of building
Fathy saw as architecture as art that involved every aspect of human endeavor Fathy encouraged a deeper respect for the use of tradition in architecture
Organisation of courtyards
Cross axial positioning of private and common courtyard physically and visually separated but connected Fathy saw the courtyard as a place of refuge within home
The main street which separate the four quarters connects the public buildings
Proposed plan
Nubian vaults made of mud to cool the summer and heat the winter
Irregular plan is made for variety and originality in design and for constant visual interest , to avoid the identical housing fathy Attention to the individuals and personality of the inhabitants are novel at that point of time Gourna
Mosque at gourna
The "Gourna Village experiment" was not just an architectural experiment. To Hassan Fathy it was more like the development of a town on a cultural, social level following the regional traditions. Relating to the people and knowing their needs while asking them to participate in the construction of their town was a major part of the project
Criticism The public buildings instead of drawing new life cause the death of the village The authorities expected a improved version of typical Egyptian rural set up, not of romantic ideas includes theatre etc. The intended users are not occupying the village now Few changes have been made by the occupants doors and windows are filled in otherwise the original design remain intact
The failure is due to the reluctance of the intended occupants to relocate their bases
Design feature
Rounded balustrade to not deflect the light Up to the eye level spacing between the balustrade are very small vice versa above the eye level
Sloping pier extends from main building separates office and residence
Fathy designed the entire building with the natural ventilation to avoid the soaring cost mechanical heating and cooling Square class room with the domical roof connected with the rectangular vaulted space for ventilation purpose The rectangular space to contain water to cool the air The design is remarkably functional and environmentally comfortable
The Monastirli house 1950 Less vernacular and more ornate Modeled after the waterside houses Bosphorous Istanbul
Hasan fathy with ekistics community Housing program for Iraq reconstruction project - 1956