Some of the Egyptian contemporary residences are designed without considering the traditional architectural elements, resulting in a loss of the country's cultural identity. This not only undermines the preservation of Egyptian culture but also poses a challenge of retaining the cultural identity for future generations. To explore this conflict, this research aims to review the architectural design of selected cases of stand-alone residential units in Egypt, which reflects the contemporary architectural thoughts in Egypt. A research gap can be inferred from the lack of research on the architectural design of contemporary residences in Egypt that takes into account the country's cultural identity. Contemporary architects in Egypt often do not consider the importance of preserving traditional architectural elements in their designs. This research aims to fill this gap by reviewing selected case studies of residential standalone units, which offer customization and an association with affluent lifestyles, facilitating greater expression of the identity of their inhabitants. The case studies will be evaluated based on the criteria provided by Nikos Salingaros' Unified Architectural Theory. This theory's criteria evaluate the case studies based on their Elements of Regional Adaptation Measurement and Elements of Measuring the form Language of Architectural Design and its regional adaptation, and this data is collected through a questionnaire given to a group of architects as a purpose sample. The research concludes that the most successful designs blend traditional architectural values with contemporary styles, resulting in a harmonious balance between the past and present, by preserving traditional elements while incorporating modern functionality creating the visually appealing and practical space.