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Sohar Remodelling - Written to: Mr. John Townsend, Economic Development Advisor; Mr. Karim el-Haremy, Director of Planning; The Research Group Of The Graduate School Of The Architectural Association.<br/><br/>Date: July 15, 1973<br/><br/>The memorandum enumerates various proposals for the addressed group on climate research and architectural design for the project of rural development in Oman. The document calls for the sound planning of villages and rural housing, keeping in mind the ultimate goal of fully utilizing natural resources within Oman in order to create a rural community of high standard within the Sultanate. Fathy also outlines the roles and responsibilities of the group within the project timeline along with those of the Government of Oman.

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report

Year

1973

Written to: Mr. John Townsend, Economic Development Advisor; Mr. Karim el-Haremy, Director of Planning; The Research Group Of The Graduate School Of The Architectural Association.

Date: July 15, 1973

The memorandum enumerates various proposals for the addressed group on climate research and architectural design for the project of rural development in Oman. The document calls for the sound planning of villages and rural housing, keeping in mind the ultimate goal of fully utilizing natural resources within Oman in order to create a rural community of high standard within the Sultanate. Fathy also outlines the roles and responsibilities of the group within the project timeline along with those of the Government of Oman.

Fathy, Hassan. "Proposals For The Contribution of the Group In The Research On Climate and Architecture in the Project for Rural Development in Oman." 15 Jul. 1973. Hassan Fathy Archives. Aga Khan Trust for Culture. Geneva, Switzerland.