RECLAMING THE CULTURAL IMAGE OF THE WATERFRONT
THROUGH ITS ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE - ALEXADNRIA, EGYPT
Collage illustrates the vandalism of heritage buildings on the waterfront in the name of development.
Identifying the ecological boundaries of the context with the natural bay on the Mediterranean sea.
The 19th and early 20th centuries with Mohammed Ali Pasha's agenda for development which remarked the beginning of the industrial revolution in Egypt.
The city of Alexandria hosting the first municipality which commissioned the British Planner: William McLean to carry out an extensive town-planning scheme.
Cosmopolitanism of the city of Alexandria, a very significant phase shaping the city and the project context.
The construction of Spahi Villa in 1948 by the Egyptian Architect: Ali Thabet on the Moorish revival architectural style.
The Nationalization measures after the 1952 revolution in Egypt that led to a radical change to Aristocracy in Alexandria.
The 1990s and early 2000s, with Mubarak regime when the city started facing the threat of the demolition of significant heritage buildings.
The new millennium, Underlining that the aggressive neoliberal economic policies implemented had a negative effects of the waterfront.
Tangible attributes within this context over the physical attribute of the natural bay of Stanley on the Mediterranean sea.
Spahi family name was known for the local community for job opportunities, productivity and investing in the local economy.
Before and After photographs showing a glimpse of how the beach cabins used to be and how they are nowadays.
The beach cabins back to 1930s with the forgotten urban decks in front of the cabins.
How these urban decks introduced multiplicity of social activates that supported the natural bay of Stanley to remain.
Photograph of the current beach cabins showing how these urban decks are no longer existing.
The problem Statement of the research project.
Research questions to be addressed.
Formulating the Vision: Understanding Heritage as discursive practice.
Understanding the vicious cycles to bridge the gap of heritage economic resilience.
Understanding the project flow chart.
Understanding the power interest grid.
Formulating the Vision: Understanding Heritage as discursive practice.
The guideline map illustrates the strategy of urban weavings to ensure the longevity of Stanley bay.
