Egypt’s Urban Gamble: The Making of a Capital From Scratch
August 12, 2025
Can Egypt’s New Administrative Capital ease Cairo’s chaos, or is it reinforcing spatial inequality?
About the Author
Muhammad Ovais Kashif is an architecture graduate from Özyeğin University, Istanbul, currently researching at Urban Design Lab. His work focuses on ecological urbanism, landscape infrastructure, and equitable design. Through case-based research and spatial storytelling, he examines how multi-benefit public space can promote environmental justice, civic resilience, and a more inclusive city-making practice.
Author Details
| Fields | Description |
|---|---|
| Position | Architecture Research Intern |
| Country | Türkiye |
| City | Istanbul |
| Institute/ Organization | Özyeğin University, Istanbul |
| Qualification | B.Arch |
Published Articles
Beyond Smart Cities: The Triple Threat Reshaping Urban DNA (Blockchain + Twins + GenAI)
July 26, 2025
Blockchain, digital twins, and generative AI are redefining how cities are simulated, governed, and designed.
Rewilding the LA River: A Vision for Ecological Urban Renewal
July 19, 2025
Exploring how an urban flood channel is being transformed into a green, civic, and inclusive city artery.
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