School Dissertation Entries 2025

Birmingham City University

Vernacular Realism: An exploration of intentions, ethics and romantism in Hassan Fathy’s New Gourna Village
The early 20th century saw Egyptian architecture caught between traditional forms and modern influences. Hassan Fathy’s work sought to bridge this divide through vernacular approaches, particularly in his New Gourna project. Drawing on local building... read on
Mohib Ullah Khan