Donated to AUC by Fathy's family in 1994, the archives present a complete view of the architect's life, career and philosophy. Marei was Deputy Chief Engineer and Director of Engineering Projects in the University's Buildings and Grounds Department where he served for many years. He will be greatly missed by his colleagues. AUC's Sum mer Facelift C ome the month of August and the AUC campus undergoes a huge transformation. Getting around campus isn't as easy as it once was and the campus grounds become less and less familiar.
Construction workers wander amid piles of bricks, cement and sand.
If you think you know the campus inside out, take another visit in August and you'll definitely have your doubts. This year a great amount of renovation was done. Apart from the annual routine maintenance, twenty classrooms on the main campus, most of the campus bathrooms, many faculty offices, and the entrance of the Adham TV Center were renovated. In addition, the faculty lounge was remodeled, air conditioning was upgraded, and sound resistant glass was installed in classroom windows. Also, an additional floor that will house faculty offices is being added to the library.