Film

Documentary: Architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil

Architecture without philosophy would become engineering

10.0

0h 30m

2021

“Architecture without philosophy would become engineering”

Synopsis

in the documentary "Architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil," the architect discusses the relationship between architecture and identity, emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural heritage and embracing unique building styles. El-Wakil shares his personal experiences growing up in Egypt during political change and his quest to create authentic Egyptian architecture. He also introduces Islamic architecture philosophy to students, facing opposition, and advocates for reintroducing aesthetics into modern architecture. El-Wakil's discovery of Nubian architecture and his shift towards environmentally-friendly building methods are also highlighted, along with his fascination with the significance of the courtyard and symbolism in architecture.

Director

Furqat Plavan-Zade

Olga Korsun

Trailer

Documentary

Cast & Crew

Abdel-Wahed El-Wakil

as Himself

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