Dr. May al-Ibrashy leads innovative heritage conservation projects in Cairo, integrating preservation with urban regeneration and community involvement to revitalise historic sites and transform them into functional, sustainable spaces.
Cairo, known for its rich cultural heritage, faces challenges in preserving its historic sites amidst urban growth and climate change.
Dr. May al-Ibrashy, an architect and conservationist, leads efforts to integrate heritage conservation with urban regeneration.
Through her work with the Megawra–Built Environment Collective, she revitalises historic neighborhoods like Al-Khalifa, combining preservation with community involvement.
Key projects include the restoration of the Al-Imam Al-Shafi’i Mausoleum and the Yahya al-Sabih Mausoleum, incorporating modern interventions and community engagement.
Al-Ibrashy also works on adaptive reuse projects like the Safiyy al-Din Jawhar Dome and Al-Khalifa Park, demonstrating how heritage can drive sustainable urban development.
