HASSAN FATHY HOUSE, SIDI KRIR
LOCATION: SIDI KRIR, ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
YEAR:1971
BUILDING TYPE: PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL USE
DESIGN GUIDELINES
01/ WISE USE OF LOCAL MATERIALS ( SAND PRESSED SOIL ).
02/ TAKE BENEFITS OF SPECIAL SKILLS OF LOCAL WORKERS.
03/ HOUSE ROOMS ARE ORIENTED PARALLEL TO SEA.
04/ OPENINGS TO DIRECT COOL AIR, LESS OPENINGS ON THE
BACK SIDE.TO PREVENT HOT AIR (SUSTAINABLE APPROACH).
05/ DOME AND VAULT SYSTEM WITH TRADITIONAL OPENINGS.
06/ MORE PRIVACY - NATURAL VENTILATION AND LIGHTING.
BRIEF :-
The architecture started by Architect Hassan Fathy in Qurna, Fares, Paris and other villages is
based on the basic use of local raw materials efficiently in construction, utilizing the special skills
of the people of each area, and this is what actually happened!
When opening were found less on the rear public road facade, Fathy also made the rear seat
for rest and the sea overlooking the interior hall. He also added the work of violators inside
contracts works to provide greater privacy while retaining natural light and ventilation.