Dr. Magda Mostafa, an associate professor in the Department of Architecture at the American University in Cairo (AUC) and an international expert in designing buildings suitable for people with autism, is currently working on a design guide to buildings that suit the needs of autistic people at Dublin University in Ireland. Dr. Magda Mustafa seeks to make the project possible for development and replication across Dublin in general and in various countries, as she says: “I hope that this guide will remain available not only for one university, but also for other universities as well, and I hope that all institutions will continue to follow up and implement these procedures in different ways, and I hope this is an ongoing project and continues to expand. Mustafa aspires for the Dublin University project to become a pioneering project for campus design guidelines for all higher education institutions, in order to reach a systematic way to build a university campus that takes into account people with autism, including accommodation, buildings, classrooms, libraries, offices, food outlets, …etc. Mustafa stated that individuals with autism need a space to which they can resort when they feel overwhelmed and when they feel the need to get a rest. Transportation is one of the sources of great stress on them. Accordingly, Mustafa works with Dublin University to build a more comprehensive on-campus student hostels (dormitory), taking into account fac...
2020-11-26 14:21:27
Wadi El-Natrun Culture Palace in Beheira is considered one of the most important cultural palaces in Egypt, due to its unique architectural design similar to the designs of the international architect Hassan Fathy, in addition to its distinguished activities such as Badia arts, theater, cinema and celebrity libraries such as the library of the late critic Ali Abu Shady and other rich artistic activities. Dr. Enas Abdel-Dayem, Minister of Culture, accompanied by Major General Hisham Amna, Governor of Beheira, inaugurated the new palace on an area of about 4,000 square meters, at a total cost of about EGP 28 million. Dr. Enas Abdel-Dayem, Minister of Culture, emphasized the importance of the cultural palaces in the various governorates, especially in the remote and deprived regions, to raise the level of awareness among citizens, especially the youth, pointing out the necessity to develop and raise the efficiency of all cultural palaces and work to intensify their activities as an integral part of cultural justice in Egypt. While the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture in El-Beheira explained that Wadi Natroun Culture Palace program includes a number of different creative activities, including holding cultural symposia (forums), theater and cinema performances, in addition to women's skills development programs, talent development classes, and multiple artistic workshops that are concerned with the local environment and its privacy. Wadi El-Nat...
2020-12-05 11:46:29
Written by : Dr Khaled Azab This question may come as a surprise to the readers, researchers, and professors specialized in Islamic architecture and Islamic monuments, in specific. However, grasping the Islamic architecture is still a long way ahead, unfortunately. Many have immersed themselves in the orientalist studies revolving around the form rather than the content in the fields of architecture and Islamic monuments. This had an effect that lasted until the 21st century. Not only on the academic curriculum, but also on architectural designs, metaphorically known as Islamic. Everyone sought form rather than content, which is the essence of Islamic architecture. Moreover, it is this essence that made it eye-catching in terms of the ornamental form. Also, if the design is contemplated, questions with logical answers emerging from architectural engineering will be raised. This is in addition to other questions with no answers residing in the western and cotemporary consciousness as a part of the mysteries and magic of the East linked to the Arabian Nights tales. &nbs...
2021-02-23 14:43:39
Skyway Real Estate Development Company announced the opening of reservations for the first phase of its latest projects in the New Administrative Capital on February 21, at Helnan Landmark Hotel in New Cairo. Eng. Hosni El-Saedy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Skyway, said that the company obtained a plot of land of 3600 square meters in the Down Town area to develop an administrative tower with a height of 63 meters. He confirmed that the tower is 18 floors high, ( a roof, 3 garages, and 15 recurring floors), characterized by distinct designs that match the best international designs with investments of more than 400 million pounds. He added that The company has more distinguished marketing ideas, especially since we have the full desire to deliver on time to show our respect for the company's customers and to gain their confidence, especially since we have incomparable prices and payment systems. He added that the office of Engineer Mohamed Talaat, a consultant in the Administrative Capital, was able to complete the required drawings and amendments, as the company hopes to transfer many European experiences to Egypt while preserving the Egyptian splendor that goes in line with the administrative capital and the construction revolution in it. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Skyway indicated that the tower is located in a strategic area on the Green River and next to all ministries and agencies at the meeting point of all vital are...
2021-03-03 11:50:21
