Veil of Bab al-Luq

A layered parametric market roof for hot-dry Cairo, derived from the existing building's own geometry.

The veil form is projected and deconstructed from the existing roof geometry — NURBS curves, ruled surfaces and control points generate a new top surface. A two-layer roof system controls direct sunlight: a top shading pattern and a subdivided base mesh distribute load and light.

Iterative studies across load, scale and coordinate parameters tune the shading density and structural support, wrapping the historic Bab al-Luq market in a contemporary computational skin that respects its climate and context.

• Form derived from existing roof geometry (project → deconstruct → rebuild)
• Two-layer shading system controlling direct sunlight
• Load, scale & coordinate iteration studies