Presenter

In a partnership with Habitat-Unit from TU Berlin and Ein Shams University in Cairo, we hosted a delegation of scholars and professionals at our office in Hamburg. We delivered a presentation, Jan Braker and myself, which provided insights on our strategies for incorporating sustainability into our projects, and how our projects progress along the different phases. The presentation was followed by a guided tour with Jan to some of the urban areas in Hamburg that align with the workshop's objectives. This collaborative initiative is made possible through the support of DAAD and is anticipated to span three years, from 2023 to 2026.

Speaker

Today, I gave a virtual public lecture on the ArchiNet platform. My presentation revolved around the swift changes in German policies aimed at addressing the challenges posed by an aging population, with a focus on using educational facilities as catalysts for their communities. I discussed a selection of our completed projects in Hamburg, which have successfully rejuvenated their communities and established new centers for the local residents.
The discussion was fruitful and I was happy to learn that many younger architects were among the audience.

Session Chair

On January 6th, 2024, I will have the privilege of moderating an open session at the IASTE conference in Riyadh. This session will provide an opportunity to explore four captivating topics, each offering unique insights and perspectives:

1- THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) ON ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, IDENTITY AND CULTURE MAKING IN KUWAIT AND THE GULF

2- TOWARD GENTLY ARCHITECTURAL CITIES: THE ROLE OF KIDS IN SHAPING THEIR FUTURE GENTLY CITY

3- DISRUPTING AUTO-CENTRIC PLANNING TRADITIONS: GENTRIFICATION AND PERSPECTIVES ON CHILDREN’S ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH

4- THE CHILD IN THE CITY: THE TRANSFERENCE OF PROGRESSIVE POSTWAR EUROPEAN URBAN CONCEPTS INTO KUWAIT

Presenter

In January 2024, I am invited to deliver a presentation on my paper titled "COLONIAL ECHOES: Exploring the Persistent Impact of the German Empire in Africa on the Built Environment of Hamburg" at the IASTE conference in Riyadh. The overarching theme of the IASTE 2024 conference in Riyadh is centered around "The Vitality of Tradition."

Speaker-Pecha Kucha

I've been invited to present a Pecha Kucha talk at the book launch of 'Everyday Streets: Inclusive Approaches to Understanding and Designing Streets' at the London Metropolitan University-UK

During this event, I will discuss my chapter, which delves into the study of two controversial streets in a neighborhood in Hamburg. Over the course of three years, I've closely examined these streets, witnessing how despite their proximity, they are worlds apart in terms of tradition and acceptance of one another.

If you're in London or know someone who might be interested, please spread the word and join us. The launch is on the 30th of November 2023.

Editors: Agustina Martire, Jane Clossick, Birgit Hausleitner

Publisher: UCL Press

The book is free to download on the UCL Press website.

Guest Lecturer

I have been invited as a guest to deliver a lecture at TU Berlin for a seminar titled "Contemporary Arab Urbanism: Participation in Arab Public Space - between Conflicts and Prosperity," which is moderated by Dr. Hassan Elmouelhi and Prof. Anke Hagemann.

My lecture, scheduled for Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, from 12.00 to 2.00 p.m. (Berlin local time), is titled "Is the Existence of Safe Public Spaces for Women in Cairo a Myth?"

Poster is from the Habitat-Unit/TU Berlin website

Workshop

In June 2023, I am invited to participate in a workshop organised by 'The StreetSpace studio' at the Accidental Theatre in Belfast-UK. The workshop will discuss ideas for improving public space and housing in some of Belfast's main streets. Residents, community workers, academics, practitioners and government officials are also invited to discuss ways to make the area a safer, more welcoming and inclusive neighbourhood.

(Text and poster from The workshop's main page. For more information, please click the link )

Book Launch

I am very pleased to be invited to the launch of the book "Everyday Streets- Inclusive approaches to understanding and designing streets" to which I contributed a chapter. The book is edited by Agustina Martire Urquijo, Jane Clossick and Brigit Hausleitner. It took almost 3 years of hard work for the book to see the light, and all credit goes to the amazing team of editors.It was a fruitful experience in every way and I learned a lot during the process which makes me very proud that my chapter has been published in that book.

For more information, please visit UCL Press

Errata notice

In our book-chapter ‘Private Initiatives versus State Interventions in Downtown Cairo: An On-Going Debate Questioning the Sustainability of Newly Pedestrianized Streets. The Cases of Kodak and Al-Alfi Passageways ‘, published by Springer in year 2018 and edited by the American university in the Emirates- AUEIRC, we would like to bring your attention to a correction in the text of our chapter. The correction is concerning the funding parties of Kodak Passage project:

‘‘The project was funded by DEDI and CKU, and implemented in collaboration with Cairo Governorate, with additional support by community members: Al Ismaelia for Real Estate Investments, Sarwat Abd El-Shahid Law Firm, and Babel Shoes Store.’

To replace: ‘Sponsored and funded by: Al-Ismaelia for Real Estate Investments and some shop owners.’ Page 137

-Authors: S. Ashour and B. Braker

-Title of the book: Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility- Volume 1

Presenter

In December 2022, I am invited to give a presentation on my recent research at the Department of Architecture, College of Design and Engineering- National University of Singapore.

My research’s title is:  To Rebuild or Not to Build, The Case of Bornplatz Synagogue in Hamburg

The conference is organised by IASTE (The International Association for the Study of Traditional Environments)- Berkeley under the theme:

RUPTURE AND TRADITION DISRUPTION, CONTINUITY, REPERCUSSIONS

for more information on the conference and its organizers, check the link: