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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.
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