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Gagy Self-Sufficient House by Kareem and Ehab Aldomiaty in Siwa Oasis

architecture-design · 2026-05-19

The Gagy Self-Sufficient House, designed by Kareem Aldomiaty and Ehab Aldomiaty, is a 650 m² desert dwelling completed in 2024 in Siwa Oasis. The project reinterprets vernacular architecture through passive design and material authenticity, aiming for a seamless relationship with its landscape. The design team includes Ehab Aldomiaty, with lead architect Kareem Aldomiaty, technical support from Mohamed Amin Afifi, styling by Veronica Leali, and mechanical engineering by Techno Heat. Other consultants include Tamcon Construction Group and Unismart Aluminium Systems. Photographs were taken by SARA MAGNI, and manufacturers include C reality Furniture, Miruki Studio Lighting, and Smart Wood Egypt. The house is categorized under Houses and was curated by Hadir Al Koshta.

Key facts

  • Architects: Ehab Aldomiaty, Kareem Aldomiaty
  • Area: 650 m²
  • Year: 2024
  • Photographs: SARA MAGNI
  • Manufacturers: C reality Furniture, Miruki Studio Lighting, Smart Wood Egypt
  • Category: Houses
  • Lead Team: Kareem Aldomiaty
  • Design Team: Ehab Aldomiaty
  • Technical Team: Mohamed Amin Afifi
  • Styling: Veronica Leali
  • Engineering & Consulting > Mechanical: Techno Heat
  • Engineering & Consulting > Other: Tamcon Construction Group, Unismart Aluminium Systems
  • City: Siwa Oasis
  • Curated by Hadir Al Koshta

Entities

Artists

  • Kareem Aldomiaty
  • Ehab Aldomiaty
  • Mohamed Amin Afifi
  • Veronica Leali
  • Hadir Al Koshta

Institutions

  • Techno Heat
  • Tamcon Construction Group
  • Unismart Aluminium Systems
  • C reality Furniture
  • Miruki Studio Lighting
  • Smart Wood Egypt

Locations

  • Siwa Oasis
  • Egypt

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