Cairo Since 1900: An Architectural Guide by Elshahed, Mohamed
Cairo Since 1900: An Architectural Guide by Elshahed, Mohamed

Cairo Since 1900: An Architectural Guide

The first of its kind, a substantive guide to over 220 modern buildings in Cairo--and the basis...
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Author: Mohamed Elshahed
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Cairo Since 1900: An Architectural Guide by Elshahed, Mohamed

Cairo Since 1900: An Architectural Guide

$90.48
Cairo Since 1900: An Architectural Guide by Elshahed, Mohamed

Cairo Since 1900: An Architectural Guide

$90.48
Author: Mohamed Elshahed
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description

The first of its kind, a substantive guide to over 220 modern buildings in Cairo--and the basis of an exhibition at New York's Center for Architecture entitled, "Cairo Modern"

The city of a thousand minarets is also the city of eclectic modern constructions, turn-of-the-century revivalism and romanticism, concrete expressionism, and modernist design. Yet while much has been published on Cairo's ancient, medieval, and early-modern architectural heritage, the city's modern architecture has to date not received the attention it deserves.

Cairo since 1900: An Architectural Guide is the first comprehensive architectural guide to the constructions that have shaped and continue to shape the Egyptian capital since the early twentieth century.

From the sleek apartment tower for Inji Zada in Ghamra designed by Antoine Selim Nahas in 1937, to the city's many examples of experimental church architecture, and visible landmarks such as the Mugamma and Arab League buildings, Cairo is home to a rich store of modernist building styles. Arranged by geographical area, the guide includes entries for more than 220 buildings and sites of note, each entry consisting of concise, explanatory text describing the building and its significance accompanied by photographs, drawings, and maps.

This significant compendium is an ideal companion for the city's visitors and residents as well as an invaluable resource for scholars and students of Cairo's architecture and urban history.

Author: Mohamed Elshahed
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
Published: 03/02/2020
Pages: 407
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.60w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9789774168697

About the Author
Mohamed Elshahed is a researcher, curator, and specialist on architecture, design, and material culture in Egypt. He holds a PhD from New York University and an MA from MIT. Founder of Cairobserver.com, he is Practitioner-in-Residence at Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies at NYU.

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