The resort is a small oasis within the desert built as an appreciation of the importance of Hassan Fathy's contribution to world architecture. The widely known and influential architect Hassan Fathy was inspired by traditional Nubian materials and styles, urged an approach to the built environment that was economically and ecologically sustainable and responded to contextual needs of the individuals and communities for whom it was intended, credited with bringing the vernacular architecture of Egypt to a wider audience. His approach to building was based on the Nubian mud building techniques of the Upper Egypt, where arches and vaults were used to construct roofs without expensive formwork.