
Form and Force in Cairo’s Convertible Umbrellas
We are visiting the American University of Cairo for an educational and research collaboration on hygroscopic surfaces. In Old Cairo, we had the surprise of running into convertible textile umbrellas in front of the Al Hussein Mosque, Cairo, Egypt designed and built by SL Rasch GmbH Special and Lightweight Structures in 2000. These umbrellas are similar to the large retractable umbrellas in front of the Prophet´s … Continue reading Form and Force in Cairo’s Convertible Umbrellas