RESEARCH

Al Muizz street
Design VI
ASE461

Names:
Radwa mohamed 202799
Rawan adel 203707
Alaa amgad 203741
Farida Mahmoud 193575
Omar mohamed 201041
 Table of Contents
1. Background information
2. Timeline
3. Building typologies
4. materials
5. Skyline of the street
6. Street activities
7. Advantages and disadvantages in the
street
Background information
Ahistoric and culturally rich street located in
the heart of Islamic Cairo, Egypt. This
remarkable street holds a unique place in
the annals of history, boasting over a
millennium of continuous existence and
preserving an extraordinary wealth of
Islamic architecture and heritage. It has
garnered global recognition as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, making it a destination
of great cultural and historical significance.
As you stroll along El Moez Street, you will Bab Al-Futuh
This gate is located at the northern end of El Moez Street.
be transported through time, marveling at It was built in 1087 during the Fatimid era and is known for
the architectural splendors of the Fatimid, its crenellated parapet and ornate inscriptions.
Ayyubid, Mamluk, and Ottoman periods.
This vibrant street is a testament to Cairo's
enduring legacy as a center of Islamic
civilization and serves as a living museum of
the city's rich history. From majestic
mosques and educational institutions to
beautifully adorned houses and bustling
marketplaces, El Moez Street offers a
captivating journey into Egypt's past and the
heart of Islamic culture.
Bab Zuweila
El Moez Street was named after the fourth caliph Located further south along El Moez Street, Bab
Zuweila is one of the most iconic gates in Cairo. It
of the Fatimid dynasty, Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah, dates back to the 11th century and provides access
who established Cairo as the new capital of to the historic area of Islamic Cairo. It is known for
Egypt in 969 AD. The street was built during the its minaret-like structure
early Islamic period and has been a center of
religious, cultural, and economic activities for
over a thousand years The street is renowned for
its well-preserved Islamic architecture, including
mosques, mausoleums, madrasas (educational
institutions), and historic houses. Many of these
buildings date back to the medieval Islamic
period and exhibit various architectural styles,
including Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluk, and
Ottoman. not only a historical site but also a hub
of cultural activities. It hosts various events and Bab Al-Nasr
festivals, particularly during Islamic and Positioned to the south of Bab al-Futuh, this gate was
national holidays. constructed in 1087 during the Fatimid period. It is
characterized by its impressive architecture and is
adorned with inscriptions and geometric patterns
Time line
Built: 992 AD era: Fatimid

AL HAKIMMOSQUE
minarets are the oldest surviving minarets in Cairo.
During certain periods after its construction during the
Fatimid dynasty, it was used as a prison for Latin
Crusaders, a fortress for Napoleon and a school before
returning to its original function as a mosque.

Built: 1126 AD era: Fatimid

AL AQMARMOSQUE
his mosque served the residents of early Cairo
as well as the Great Fatimid Palace (no longer
standing). It was the earliest mosque to have
such an elaborate exterior facade and
decoration.
Built: 1285 AD islamic era: Mamluk
QALAWUNCOMPLEX
The funerary complex of Sultan Al-Mansour
Qalawun was built over the ruins of one of the two
original but no longer standing Fatimid palaces of
Moez Street.

Built: 1339 AD
Islamic era: Mamluk
Beshtak Palace
the palace to be his home and stables, and it’s a rare
example of residential architecture at the time.
Only part of the palace still exists and is accessible
Built: 1386 AD islamic era: Mamluk via a ticket.
Mosque-Madrassa ofSultan Barquq
This religious complex was built by the Mamluk Sultan
Al Zaher Barquq and houses not only a mosque but a
‘madrassa’ -- a religious school dedicated to the four
Islamic schools

Built : 1424 AD Islamic era: Mamluk

SULTAN AL-ASHRAFBARSBAY
MOSQUE
Also known as Al Ashraf Mosque This mosque is known
not only for its size but its marble mosaics and stained-
glass windows.
Time line
Built : 1421 AD
Islamic era: Mamluk
AL MUAYYADMOSQUE
The Al Muayyad Mosque is considered the last great
hypostyle mosque in Cairo. The interiors of the mosque
were some of the most richly decorated at the time

Built: 1505 AD
Islamic era: Mamluk
ELGHOURICOMPLEX
What makes this complex so different from
anything else on the street is that it’s situated on
both sides of Moez Street, with a wooden roof above
connecting the two sides. It’s home to a mosque,
mausoleum and religious school,

Built: 1648
Islamic era: Ottoman
B E I T E LS E H E I M Y
this historic house turned museum is a beautiful
example of Ottoman Residential architecture It’s found
on Darb el Asfar, a lane intersecting with Moez Street
which was an extremely expensive and affluent area of
Islamic Cairo.
Built: 1744 AD
Islamic era: Ottoman
S A B I L -K U T T A B O F K A T K H U D A
This public water fountain/building (sabil) and
religious elementary school (kuttab) was built by
Egyptian architect Katkhuda, and differs from the
rest of Moez Street’s architecture in the sense that
it’s free standing from 3 sides

Built: 1839 AD
Islamic era: Ottoman
Mosque-Sabil ofSulayman Agha Al- Silahdar
his religious complex of Sulayman Agha Al-Silahdar
is a mosque, sabil,and and Kuttab Its design is known
as‘Ottoman baroque’.
 Building typologies
• EL-moez street contains the greatest concentration of Islamic monuments in the world,
both in quality and quantity, and is included in UNESCO's world Heritage List on a par
with Venice. Among Cairo's monuments are mosques, mausolea, madrasas, hammams,
palaces, houses, city gates, wikalas, and sabil-Kuttab
• Moez Street today is a mix of medieval mosques and buildings alongside modern vendors
and shops

Sabil buildings
are significant landmarks along the urban spine, which is a term for
historic charitable water storage outlets that played a vital role in
providing order and measure to the organic urban fabric. It is a significant
building typology of particular architectural as well as urban influences
upon the Medival Cairo once had over three hundred Sabil buildings and
they were vital elements in various neighbourhoods acting as landmarks

House
is located in al-Darb al-Asfar Lane in al-Gamaliyya in al-Muizz Street. It
is one of the most beautiful examples of Cairo’s domestic architecture.
Shaykh Abd al-Wahhab al-Tablawi established the first part of this house
in 1058 AH / 1648 AD. The second and later section was set by Haji
Ismail Chelebi in 1211 AH / 1796 AD, then he merged the two parts into
one house. The house named after the last resident, Shaykh Muhammad
Amin al-Suhaymi

Hammam
Sultan al-Ashraf Abu al-Nasr Sayf al-Din Inal commissioned this
bathhouse in 861 AH / 1456 AD, during the Mamluk Period. The
structure was an important social institution. Like the architecture of
Islamic bathhouses, the dog-leg corridor just beyond the entrance gives
privacy and opens onto a cool room.

The khanqah
ribat that comprise Baybars' complex were commissioned by him in 1307
when he was still an amir holding the position of the jashankir (taster) at
the court of al-Nasir Muhammad during the latter's second reign (1299-
1309). The minaret, portal, and mausoleum were commissioned by
Baybars in 1309 after he had usurped the sultanate from al-Nasir
Muhammad. The whole complex was finished in 1309-10. It was closed
down by Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad in 1310 at the beginning of his third
and longest reign (1309-40) when Baybars was killed, and he had it
reopened in 1325. He also ordered the removal of the name of Baybars
from the tiraz.
Building typologies
Madrasa building
▪ Al-Madrasa Al-Zahiriyah: This madrasa was built during the
Mamluk era and is known for its stunning architecture is one of
the most prominent Islamic monuments. The remains of the
madrasa are located on Al-Mu'izz Lidin Allah Al-Fatimi Street
in the area known as Bain Al-Qasserine, in front of the Sultan
Qalawun Collection

▪ Al-Madrasa Al-Salih Ayyub: Founded by Saladin, this madrasa

is an architectural masterpiece with intricate designs and
decorations.

▪ Al-Madrasa Al-Sultan Barquq: Named after Sultan Barquq, this

madrasa showcases Mamluk architecture and is worth a visit

▪ Al-Madrasa Al-Salih Tala'i: Built by Sultan Salih Tala'i in the

13th century, this madrasa features beautiful stonework and
design.

▪ Al-Madrasa Al-Mu'ayyad Sheikh: Founded by Emir Al-

Mu'ayyad in the 15th century, it's known for its exquisite
decorations.
Skyline of the Building:-

• The interconnection and sequence of buildings on Al-Muizz

Street had several repercussions on the functional aspect of the
vertical boundaries
❑ Providing privacy.
❑ Acting as a decorative aspect.
❑ A sense of movement and continuity in the space.
❑ A sense of beauty due to color harmony.
El Moez street handcrafts

Woodwork:
Hand-carved wooden items, including
furniture, screens, and decorative
panels, can be found along the street.
Traditional woodworking techniques are
used to create intricate patterns and
designs

Carpets and Textiles: El Moez Street

is known for its high-quality carpets,
rugs, and textiles. These products are
often handwoven and display traditional
Islamic designs and motifs.

Pottery and Ceramics: Artisans craft

beautiful ceramic and pottery items such
as tiles, plates, and decorative pieces.
The designs often incorporate traditional
Islamic and Egyptian motifs.

Jewelry: El Moez Street is home to

many jewelers who craft intricate jewelry
pieces using a variety of materials,
including gold, silver, and semi-precious
stones.
El Moez street handcrafts

Copper metalwork:
is a traditional and highly regarded craft
found in various parts of Egypt, including in
the vicinity of El Moez Street in Cairo. Skilled
artisans work with copper to create a wide
range of handcrafted items that are not only
functional but also highly decorative.

Glass handcrafts:
on El Moez Street not only showcase the
artistry and craftsmanship of local artisans
but also reflect the rich history and culture
of Egypt and have many examples:
Stained Glass Windows
Glass Lamps
Mosaic Glass
Glass Beads and Jewelry
Glass mosaic and tiles
Advantages in the street

❑ Some parts of Al-Moez Street are well developed.

The best example is the area in the front of the
Al-Hakim Mosque Acting as a decorative aspect.
❑ Existence of a variety of shops that sell souvenirs
affiliated with different historical eras and ages.
This promote the Egyptian Tourist Product.

Disadvantages in the
street
❑ No space between most buildings and street
❑ The improper behaviors of local people
towards visitors and tourists
❑ Some buildings have fractures and cracks
❑ The overcrowd and density of residents on
the two sides of the street
 STANDARDS
Design foundations for exhibitions
• One of the most important elements in
the design of exhibitions and museums
is the display and the method used in
display. In exhibition halls and
museums, exhibition halls are required
to be designated for paintings and pieces
• Sculptures and wall paintings have
multiple factors that must be protected
from, such as:
• Damage - theft - humidity - dryness -
sun - dust

Indirect lighting under the unit

Lighting on both sides of the unit Direct
overhead lighting inside the unit
Design foundations for ateliers

• Glass painting, oil painting, wall

painting, and drawing
• The normal.
• o Works performed on metals (ceramic
coating).
• o Sculpture and clay works.
• “Cooking ovens” are ovens used in
sculpting and clay works, usually
• They are used with a direct flame and
are generally electric ovens.
• “It is preferable that the drawing
rooms for artists’ studios be the same
• Double height and be on the ground
floor.”
Design foundations for workshops
Design foundations for the administrative
department
Refrences

• https://issuu.com/mahmoud_elkady/docs/research_phase_combined_issuu

• https://www.behance.net/gallery/60467723/From-Old-to-New-Cairo

• https://www.slideshare.net/yasminebannoura/ss-237151755

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