One Room Apartment by Yara Mekawei is a sonic composition that intertwines electronic music with archival Egyptian radio broadcasts from 1945, capturing the vibrant essence of Cairo’s urban and historical landscape. Rooted in architectural philosophy and social historiography, the piece creates a dynamic auditory dialogue between the ancient and the modern, inviting listeners to explore the socio-cultural history of Cairo through sound. By blending contemporary rhythms with historical narrations, Mekawei constructs an immersive sonic experience that bridges the past and present of the city’s multifaceted identity.