An exploration of urban blocks, vistas, streets and 3D forms from Cairo, the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, New Gourna near Luxor and Bedouin housing in Dahab. Hassan Fathy, the Egyptian architect designed the village at New Gourna using traditional three dimensional forms. His projects focus on vernacular mud brick and incorporate passive cooling techniques. Cooling is […]
Existing and Proposed Ground Floor Plans: The Edwardian House is extended to the south creating new kitchen and dining spaces along with a raised patio. In the original parts of the house, we create a snug and bathroom. Daylighting is a major consideration here, a large patio door to the east overlooking the new raised […]
A delightful composition of parapet gable ends in a ‘T’ shaped plan in red brick, ashlar dressings and clay roof tiles. The project is environment focussed. Stained glass, timber framed secondary glazing that folds back onto the wall, out of the way for summer use. Wood burner room-sealed stove. Whole House Mechanical Ventilation with Heat […]
