Abstract
Egyptian heritage is known to be a result of many great civilizations. With various traditional elements and special features that add prominence to its cultural aspects, it carries magnificent aesthetic values and visual forms. Nonetheless, and due to the different nature of the cities and provinces in Egypt, styles and features in each region have taken different paths. For instance, Ancient Egyptians influenced some areas while others were more affected by Islamic or Coptic civilizations. Some regions were preserved in Nubian folk art heritage form. In the past, the country had a clear and unique identity that reflected its characteristics, environmental benefits and socio-cultural attributes. However, today the identity is faded and is nearly completely wiped by Western notions erasing our ideas, identities, and thoughts. This study focuses on the elements of heritage, their impact on people and the way these elements inspire interior architecture, form and psychology.This study aims to discern the elements of heritage and identify the character and special criteria of each civilization such as the Ancient Egyptian, Islamic and Nubian folk art heritage with special references and clarifications as to the criteria of reviving the traditional identity in contemporary interior design. This study will also include an analysis of user preferences in relation to discussed features.
Highlights
The Egyptian society suffered since the beginning of the Renaissance period and until the end of the last century from multi-cultural fluctuations that imposed different cultural realities and caused changes in its culture
This study focuses on the elements of heritage, their impact on people and the way these elements inspire interior architecture, form and psychology
This study aims to discern the elements of heritage and identify the character and special criteria of each civilization such as the Ancient Egyptian, Islamic and Nubian folk art heritage with special references and clarifications as to the criteria of reviving the traditional identity in contemporary interior design
Summary
The Egyptian society suffered since the beginning of the Renaissance period and until the end of the last century from multi-cultural fluctuations that imposed different cultural realities and caused changes in its culture. There emerged a series of architectural identities that has experienced changes over time. Interior design is a field that does not deviate from the traditional in a time the contemporary is known to have quickly achieved uniqueness and creativity. The interior designer attempts to express historical dimensions, heritage and cultural privacy distinctively, especially when cultural boundaries seem to no longer exist. A need to stick to heritage and one’s original identity has become essential. The designer must understand the philosophical dimensions and concepts of sustainability sustaining our heritage. One we must refer to the importance of emphasizing to the designer the need to remain consistent with features of the traditional in the formation of design solutions and to create a balance between heritage and modernity.
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