See the Post: Fathy, Fish and Faith Sunday, April 25, 2010
http://waterguyaway.blogspot.com/2010/04/hassan-fathy-fish-and-cathedrals.html
In this picture below the method for supporting the mud brick upper story is shown.
These rooms in the Master's residence display some of the features which he had designed into his own living space. This home was constructed with mud brick and simple wood frame elements - and has stood for 60 years. This bright and airy room is on the second floor.
The rooms display arched door frames and wall inset shelves.
The devotion and work of a local resident has been the main driver behind the preservation of the remaining buildings in the village - especially the Master's residence.
The winter living room featured a fireplace that was to be exactly copied by architects such as Michael Graves who brought Fathy's designs back to life in contemporary resort developments.
The Hassan Fathy Village was recently designated a World Heritage Site by Unesco and is planned for renewal, restoration and incorporation into an Archaeological Research and Study Centre.
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