الفهرس 
Architectural identity in residential neighborhoods under the influence of globalization and late modern trends in architecture Using the Heliopolis neighborhood in Cairo as a case study from (1990-2020)
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Abstract
Architectural identity created by architectural designers in every society
represents the crystallization of social and cultural aspects over time. It is
the foundation by which the community reflects its cultural heritage and
values and its mean of evolution over time. That forms a way of life
producing a common sense of place. The Heliopolis district has a unique
architectural identity, mainly a mixture of neo-Islamic and classic European
designs. The district’s plan had a pattern of garden city’s ideals, where the greenery was having an essential role. Unfortunately, for decades, the
Heliopolis district has been losing some of its unique buildings and parts of
its urban fabric and experiencing architectural and urban changes that could lead to either losing or restoring the architectural identity.
The architectural identity of Heliopolis, starting from defining it, and
discussing how to conserve it in the era of globalization, communication
revolution, and the latest designs and construction technologies is the
purpose of our research.
The thesis aims to illustrate the effect of globalization, the internet
revolution, and the latest modern trends on the architectural identity of the
residential neighborhood of Heliopolis. The purpose is to find a balance
between responding to globalization and the latest technologies and yet
conserve the unique architectural and urban identity and architectural
heritage. We cannot recreate the past and live in it, but we also must respect
our architectural identity. Achieving a distinguished sense of place and
appreciation of architectural identity are essential.