Is the loss of vernacular architecture reversible? The case of Lahun and Tunis village.

About the Guest

Architect with a bachelor degree from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Cairo, 2001. She has received her M.Sc. in conservation of Monuments and Historical sites at the Raymond Lemaire International Centre for Conservation (RLICC) at KULeuven, Belgium in 2010. Her thesis was on the vernacular architecture of Egyptian villages.She has long experience in heritage conservation projects ranging from rehabilitation of historic areas especially in Historic Cairo, restoration of heritage buildings and museums exhibitions. She is founder of Mariam Korachy Architects, the office realized several architectural projects , as well as interior design and furniture production.

About the talk

In this talk, we discussed the story behind Lahun, tunis village and the beautiful vernacular project by Arch. Mariam Elkorachy which has its Gorgeous dual feeling of modernity and authenticity. we discussed the vernacular materials, techniques and what makes them rarely used in Egyptian houses.

Talk's Recording

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