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HASSAN FATHY HOUSE, SIDI KRIR

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.



HASSAN FATHY HOUSE, SIDI KRIR
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