architecture in egypt (15 articles)
architecture in egypt surveys the contemporary condition of the country’s built environment, showcasing a range of innovative projects and the diverse materials and unconventional forms employed in their construction.
ahmed hossam saafan builds a yellow cultural center in one of cairo's most populated slums
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the project intends to provide a place for community arts and social interaction, in addition to creating a vibrant new landmark.
the project intends to provide a place for community arts and social interaction, in addition to creating a vibrant new landmark.
studio malka architecture's cheops observatory frames the great pyramid of giza
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the artist’s residence and observatory has been built with upcycled local materials.
the artist’s residence and observatory has been built with upcycled local materials.
stefano boeri plans three 'green cubes' for egypt that will form africa's first vertical forest
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measuring 30 meters in both height and width, the volumes will host 350 trees and more than 14,000 shrubs.
measuring 30 meters in both height and width, the volumes will host 350 trees and more than 14,000 shrubs.
the 'sheltainer' housing project combines hope with humanity in cairo
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the project by UAE based architects mouaz abouzaid, bassel omara and ahmed hammad uses a simple yet accurate design.
the project by UAE based architects mouaz abouzaid, bassel omara and ahmed hammad uses a simple yet accurate design.
studio malka's 'blvck pyrvmid' is a tribute to ancient egyptian architects
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the structure has been built according to the golden ratio, an omnipresent proportion in the construction of the cheops pyramid.
the structure has been built according to the golden ratio, an omnipresent proportion in the construction of the cheops pyramid.
could zaha hadid's nile tower still become africa's tallest building?
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after being put on hold in the wake of political unrest, the skyscraper is now receiving renewed support from egypt's current president.
after being put on hold in the wake of political unrest, the skyscraper is now receiving renewed support from egypt's current president.
scientists discover that the shape of the great pyramid of giza can focus electromagnetic energy
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the discovery could lead to the creation of nanoparticles inspired by the pyramid's shape that could be used as solar cells or even sensors, a quirk in the design not realised »
the discovery could lead to the creation of nanoparticles inspired by the pyramid's shape that could be used as solar cells or even sensors, a quirk in the design not realised when they were built 4,400 years ago.
egyptian pavilion of venice architecture biennale plans renewal of free trade spaces
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thinking of designing the space of the ‘urban market’ means rethinking the role of ‘free space’ within the dense morphological and social fabric of the city.
thinking of designing the space of the ‘urban market’ means rethinking the role of ‘free space’ within the dense morphological and social fabric of the city.
foster + partners wins competition to rejuvenate cairo's maspero triangle district
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based by the river nile, the vast scheme will focus on re-organizing the dense urban fabric, while adding mixed-use and open community spaces.
based by the river nile, the vast scheme will focus on re-organizing the dense urban fabric, while adding mixed-use and open community spaces.
manuel alvarez diestro photographs living on the edge of cairo
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the series presents a panorama of massive destruction where nature engulfs the metropolis.
the series presents a panorama of massive destruction where nature engulfs the metropolis.
vincent callebaut envisions green living at cairo's gate residences
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the vast project combines vegetation and structure, metamorphosing the city into a green, dense and hyper-connected ecosystem.
the vast project combines vegetation and structure, metamorphosing the city into a green, dense and hyper-connected ecosystem.
alvarez diestro captures the essence of cairo's pigeon farming towers
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by photographing the structures in marginalized areas, the artist exposes the unintentional architectural effect that is transforming the city's skyline.
by photographing the structures in marginalized areas, the artist exposes the unintentional architectural effect that is transforming the city's skyline.
an abandoned movie theater lies in the middle of the egyptian desert
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situated amid the egyptian desert, hundreds of wooden seats, among with projection equipment from an abandoned movie lay at the foot of the mountainous sinai peninsula.
situated amid the egyptian desert, hundreds of wooden seats, among with projection equipment from an abandoned movie lay at the foot of the mountainous sinai peninsula.
adrere amellal indigenous eco hotel in egypt by EQI
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the eco-lodge revives ancient architectural vernacular in what may be the most sustainable hotel in the world, using no electricity or natural gas.
the eco-lodge revives ancient architectural vernacular in what may be the most sustainable hotel in the world, using no electricity or natural gas.
zaha hadid architects: the stone towers, cairo
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zaha hadid architects have designed 'the stone towers' - a 525,000sqm office and retail complex for the rooya group, which will be built in the stone park district of cairo, egypt.
zaha hadid architects have designed 'the stone towers' - a 525,000sqm office and retail complex for the rooya group, which will be built in the stone park district of cairo, egypt.
