Hassan Fathy
Architect

Hassan Fathy Net Worth

Hassan Fathy was a renowned Egyptian architect born in Alexandria, Egypt on March 23, 1900. He was known for his innovative use of traditional building methods such as mud-brick and adobe to create entire communities. His most famous work was the 1969 book "Architecture for the Poor" which documented his work in Gourna.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 23, 1900
Birth Place Alexandria, Egypt
Age 119 YEARS OLD
Died On Nov 30, 1989 (age 89)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $13 million (2024)

About

Prolific Egyptian Architect known for creating entire communities using traditional building methods of mud-brick and adobe. Wrote the landmark book on Gourna, "Architecture for the Poor," in 1969.

Before Fame

He graduated from King Fuad University in 1926, later known as Cairo University. He accepted a teaching position at the College of Fine Arts in 1930. His first mud brick buildings were erected later in the decade.

Trivia

He was given the 1980 Aga Khan Award for Architecture Chairman's Award.

Family Life

He grew up with five sisters and brothers. He married Aziza Hassanein, whose sister was Ahmed Pasha Hassanein. His nephews and nieces sought to preserve his legacy following his death.

Associated With

He and Louis Sullivan both became world-famous Architects, albeit of different generations.

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