The weekend at the German University in Cairo proved to be both engaging and intense, offering another valuable opportunity to delve into discussions surrounding the architecture of desert regions. The designated site for the students' project is the Siwa settlement—a location that intertwines history, natural landscape, and the imperative to bridge the past with modernity. This location necessitates a meticulous analysis and subsequent delicate approach to urban and architectural design solutions. Good luck to the students for the continuation of the semester and thanks to GUC faculty for the kind invitation.