Great Egyptian Museum Field Trip
On October 24th, 2023, ARUD students had the opportunity to participate in a field trip to the Grand Egyptian Museum as part of their Theory of Contemporary Architecture course taught by Dr. Aida Nayer. There they had the chance to experience some of the amazing design of the museum as well as some of the most iconic artifacts from ancient Egypt. The students had the opportunity to listen to the construction industry professionals and hear about the challenges and rewards of designing and constructing the museum; they gained a new appreciation for the expertise that goes into the design
ARUD's Students Participate in the 2nd International Conference on Smart Cities 4.0
Nile University is celebrating Architecture and Urban Design ARUD first batch graduates, Shaimaa Emad, and Esraa Halawa, for their participation at the 2nd International Conference on Smart Cities 4.0 hosted by The German University in Cairo (GUC) and the German International University (GIU). They presented a paper titled "Humanizing Smart Cities: A Preconception to a Better Life for All" co-authored by their mentors, Prof. Dina Shehayeb, Program Director ARUD, Dr. Menna Tawfik, and Instructor Mirame El Sayed. The paper focuses on presenting a comprehensive framework to ensure humanizing
Dr. Bakinam Essawy's Contribution to the Technical Committee of Cairo Water Week (CWW) 2023
The Civil and Infrastructure Engineering and Management (CIEM) program at Nile University is excited to share that Dr. Bakinam Essawy, actively contributed to organizing and serving on the technical committee of Cairo Water Week (CWW) 2023. The CWW is dedicated to addressing critical water-related challenges, bringing together experts, innovators, and enthusiasts from around the world to collaborate and find sustainable solutions for our planet's most precious resource. In addition, Dr. Essawy took on the role of moderating the Young Water Inventors Competition during the Cairo Water Week
A Public Lecture by Architect Eslam Malak for ARUD Students
The Architecture and Urban Design program at Nile University is delighted to invite Architect Eslam Malak for a public lecture. Topic: Urban Sketching: The Art of Capturing Vital Moments (Architect Eslam Malak) Time: November 16th, 2023 at 8:00 PM Cairo A lecture will be held for the Architecture and Urban Design Program (ARUD) at Nile University, and the Architecture Engineering Department- at Horus University. This lecture gives inspiration and different insights with professional visuals, techniques, and representations of urban sketching. Eslam Malak is an architect at Verform Studio, and
Architecture and Urban Design program host Dr. Nahla Emam
The Architecture and Urban Design program (ARUD) at Nile University was honored to host Dr. Nahla Emam, the distinguished academic and Professor of Folk Habits, Beliefs, and Traditional Knowledge at the High Institute of Folklore, Academy of Arts. Dr. Emam, who also serves as the appointed Advisor to the Minister of Culture for Intangible Heritage Affairs, visited us at the ARUD program for a public lecture last Sunday, 5th of November. Dr. Emam’s work is a true testament to her devotion to cultural preservation and the quest for the documentation and dissemination of traditional knowledge
Design to PROVOKE, by Arch. Mohamed Badie at Nile University
The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences witnessed the Public lecture by Architect Mohamed Badie, founder of Badie Architects. Mohamed Badie is an acclaimed architect from Cairo, Egypt, known for his creative blend of expressionism, casualism, and originalism. His designs embody a unified, organic experience, rooted in his commitment to originalist principles and exploration of physical freedom. His passion for architecture and dedication to creating harmonious, innovative, and visually stunning structures are evident in his work. Periodically, the ARUD program at Nile University invited
