Belmont Building, Modernist skyscraper in Garden City, Cairo, Egypt
The Belmont Building reaches 106 meters in height with 31 floors, featuring reinforced concrete foundations extending 25 meters deep to the bedrock below.
Originally named Sabet Sabet Building after its owner, this 1958 structure received its current name from a rooftop advertisement for Belmont cigarettes.
The building marks a transition in Egyptian architecture, introducing modern structural engineering methods while maintaining local construction approaches.
The structure stands along Corniche du Nil Street, providing direct views of the Nile River through its residential and commercial spaces.
Architect Naoum Shebib performed multiple roles in the project, serving as structural engineer and construction contractor while designing the building.
Location: Garden City
Architects: Naoum Shebib
Official opening: 1958
Floors above the ground: 31
Height: 106 m
GPS coordinates: 30.03422,31.22935
Latest update: March 29, 2025 05:10
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