Cairo since 1900 - An Architectural Guide (Paperback)

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 pocket-sized volume 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.

General

Imprint:	The American University In Cairo Press
Country of origin:	Egypt
Release date:	October 2018
Authors:	Mohamed Elshahed
Foreword by:	Mercedes Volait
Dimensions:	190 x 140 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-977-416-869-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Architectural structure & design Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Landscape art & architecture > City & town planning - architectural aspects
LSN:	977-416-869-0
Barcode:	9789774168697

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