Documentary: Architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil (2021)

Architecture without philosophy would become engineering

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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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
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Music: Ivan Merkulov, Sophia Zuravkov
Editing: Saveliy Sharkov
Country: Egypt, Netherlands
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: en

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What is Documentary: Architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil about?
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.
Who directed Documentary: Architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil?
Documentary: Architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil was directed by Furqat Plavan-Zade, Olga Korsun.
Who stars in Documentary: Architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil?
Documentary: Architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil stars Abdel-Wahed El-Wakil.
How long is Documentary: Architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil?
Documentary: Architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is Documentary: Architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil?
Documentary: Architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil is a Documentary film.
Where was Documentary: Architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil produced?
Documentary: Architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil was produced in Egypt, Netherlands.