{"product_id":"cairo-since-1900-an-architectural-guide-9789774168697","title":"Cairo Since 1900: An Architectural Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 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\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCairo since 1900: An Architectural Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is the first comprehensive architectural guide to the constructions that have shaped and continue to shape the Egyptian capital since the early twentieth century. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMohamed Elshahed \u003c\/b\u003eis 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 \u003ci\u003eCairobserver.com, he is Practitioner-in-Residence at Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies at NYU.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American University in Cairo Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50519668359442,"sku":"9789774168697","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9c9c0005-f13f-4b30-9ff6-e6d6a25cd6d7.jpg?v=1731061586","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cairo-since-1900-an-architectural-guide-9789774168697","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}