Naoum Shebib

The Cairo Tower on Gezira Island, was the highest concrete structure in the world when it was completed, standing 187 meters tall.

The design of the tower is of Pharaonic influence appearing in the shape of a tall lotus flower made up of 8 million small mosaic lozenges.

As the lozenges ascend towards the top of the tower, they are stretched on a vertical axis creating an impression of an upward movement enhancing the figure of the lotus flower.

The absence of any superfluous decorations and the utilization of the naked concrete bring the viewer's eyes and attention to yet another symbol of eternal Egypt.

The surface of this building is 30,000 square meters which includes space occupied by the editorial, printing and administration services, as well as the public areas.

A similar dome roof, supported by only eight pillars, was used in the construction of De Soto's Sales & Service Bldg for the Cairo Motor Company.