Cairo Tower
Shebib, Naoum
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Alternative Title
Cairo Television Tower
Date
1956-1961Description
The north flank of the tower, showing the entry with an American Eagle (symbolizing the US as donor of the project); Cairo Tower is the tallest all-concrete structure in the world (i.e. no steel frames or columns). The design is inspired by the lotus flower. The capsule at the top of the tower contains a revolving restaurant, cafeteria and outdoor public viewing deck. Source: Emporis [website]; http://www.emporis.com/ (accessed 1/18/2008)
Type of Work
office building; skyscraper; broadcasting studioSubject
architectural exteriors, contemporary (1960 to present), Modernist
Rights
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