Honorable Prize – Results of the design competition of the Egyptian pavilion in

Venice
SPOKEN SHADOWS
Is it a definition? A projection? Or it’s a physical entity?
Spoken Shadows; is a terminology for the impact that architecture usually leaves
whenever it exists! It’s the process to reflect the untouchable meanings and wishes of
human-beings, where it talks silently!
Spoken shadows; is the untouchable behavior of architecture in a “free space” where
this behavior acts in multiple accents, whether it is emotionally oriented, naturally
oriented, or even functionally oriented.
Such behavior of architecture defines the true meaning of free space, identifying the
added value of its existing. Architecture breaks the boundaries of time and place
creating a stunning environment for its occupants and users; generating a symphony of
harmony with nature, human needs, and silent objects to make them alive and vital.
The core concept of “spoken shadows” relies on the analysis of architecture as a free-
space as the process of integration between three major elements; The human influence
VS Nature surroundings VS Unit of Architecture as a free – module, These elements
walk in parallel to create a true meaning of “space Presence’: Spoken shadows; is being
conceptualized into an evolution model, this model consists of three prime elements:
First element !The Ground surface: which meant to be a simple clean reflective plane
represents the nature in its virgin shape philosophically symbolizes the gifts of nature
such as Water, Mountains, Greens, natural shades etc.
“We see the earth as Client. This brings with it long-lasting responsibilities.
Architecture is the play of light, sun, shade, moon, air, wind, gravity in ways that reveal
the mysteries of the world. All of these resources are free”
Second one /The growing Cubical tree: