Amr Abotawila

Architect with a masters degree in sustainable urban development from Stuttgart University. Interested in examining the relation between urban development and social changes in Egyptian cities.

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One flew over “the Colony’s” nest: a silent revolution for the right to live

Urban & Economy_

In 2011, hundreds occupied vacant state housing in Cairo. Discover how "The Colony" turned abandoned concrete into a radical act of survival and a challenge to housing policy.

Amr Abotawila_ 12-3-2026

One flew over “the Colony’s” nest: a silent revolution for the right to live