Egyptian Minister of Culture Ahmed Hanno announced Wednesday that Tamara-Haus has won the 2025 Best Practice Award for Preserving Architectural Heritage.
The award, launched by the National Organization for Urban Harmony (NOUH) , was announced during a ceremony held at the Small Hall of the Cairo Opera House.
The event was attended by Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber, NOUH CEO Mohamed Abou Seada, and former Minister of Culture Emad Abu Ghazi.
The ceremony also featured the opening of a photo exhibition showcasing the competing projects.
Tamara-Haus, built in 1910 in downtown Cairo, is a New Renaissance-style building owned by Al Ismailia Company.
It has been fully renovated and repurposed as a creative art space, hosting design studios and cultural events.
Architect Karim Al Shafai, CEO of Al Ismailia, and architect Mohamed Hassan, head of design of the project, received the award.
The event also honoured several local conservation projects, presenting certificates of recognition to initiatives such as the conservation of the Civil Protection building in Alexandria Governorate, the Dokki Police Station building in Cairo, and a residential building at 78 Beiram El-Tonsy Street in the Saida Zeinab district.
source/content: english.ahram.org.eg (headline edited)
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Tamara Haus wins prize for Best Practice for preserving buildings of urban and architectural heritage. Photo: NOUH
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