JOURNAL ARTICLE

Centre of power: The New Administrative Capital in Egypt, built 60 kilometres east of Tahrir Square, excludes the public it purports to serve.

  • Published In: Architectural Review, 2024. P. 26 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: El Rashidi, Yasmine 3 of 3

Abstract

The New Administrative Capital (NAC) in Egypt, located 60 kilometers east of Tahrir Square, is a planned city designed to serve as the central government and financial hub. The NAC mimics Washington, DC, in its layout and features a neo-pharaonic architectural style. However, the city is inaccessible to the majority of the Egyptian population, as it is only reachable by private car or government shuttle. The construction of the NAC has resulted in the displacement of many Egyptians and the destruction of historic sites in Cairo. The city's focus on monumentality and its car-dependent design raise questions about who the NAC is truly built for. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Architectural Review. 2024/05, p26
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0003-861X
  • Accession Number:177126159
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