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Content 01- THE NILE GATE “Graduation Project“............................................................................................................04 02- RIVE D’AMOUR “competition by Archasm”.....................................................................................................26 03- MANHATTAN sports center “competition by Archicontest”...............................................................................32 04- REDISCOVERING Nile Delta – Hands on Earth and Reed “workshop”..............................................................40 05- ZAMALEK Arts Festival “academic project”.....................................................................................................46 06- Pyramids Hotel “academic project”...............................................................................................................50 07- Villa AEM “academic project”.......................................................................................................................58 08- CASA de VERANO.......................................................................................................................................66 09- 6SQUARES towers........................................................................................................................................72 10- AO Headquarter “academic project”.............................................................................................................78 11- La Maison de Couture..................................................................................................................................86 12- The SQUARE apartment...............................................................................................................................96 13- CGI Renders.............................................................................................................................................108
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The Nile Gate
Museum Extension & Cultural Hub + Nile plaza
The Project is a complex to define a solution of how people from different countries can still feel the different architecture of CAIRO in the same area , the link and the contrast between the Neoclassical architecture of the Egyptian Museum and the Contemporary architecture of the project. As Culture can be defined as all the behaviors, ways of live, arts, beliefs, and institutions of population that are passed from generation to generation, the Project has lots of touristic, economic, social & educational objectives.
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Project Area: Downtown Cairo, especially the Tahrir Sq. as The square has been at the heart of public life in Cairo since the late 19th century. -Now, it is undergoing a makeover has transformed the area into an eye-pleasing example of urban beautification, complete with palm trees, artistic lighting and large patches of emerald-green lawn. The rehabilitation project is a just reward for a place that’s steeped in Egypt’s modern history and has witnessed many of the momentous events that shaped the country in the last century.
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Project Scope: With the appearance of new other attractive areas, leaves the Downtown with a lack of interest, the purpose of the project is to: - Promote and enhance culture and tourism as well as attract people from all countries. - Reliving the traditional Egypt habits over the Nile borders in a redesigned colorful way. - Provide a safety and Suitable environment for people to participate in different activities and communicate between each other. - Explore different forms of art & science and provide people with information & data in different and modern forms and methods.
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On 28th of March 2014,the government decided to demolish the National Democratic Party building which was burned during the Jan 25th Revolution in 2011. Leaving a great opportunity to create an extension for the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.The plot area is 22.500 Sqm , with high value surrounding areas. The pedestrian Bridge is not only connecting Downtown to Zamalek, it is also a cultural plaza over the nile to relive the egyptian traditions in an new colorful ways.
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The project site: 22,300sqm The Main Activities: -Museum Extension -Library -Theater -Art Gallery The Secondary Activities: -Classes & ateliers -Outdoor Theater -Café & Restaurant -Outdoor plaza & social activities -Services & restoration labs
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1- Diversity in volume according to the function
2-Creating visual connection - Sloping accessible roof
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3-Rotating the main building 30° -Lowering the project level
4- Creating a Nile water access to the project
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Rive d’Amour
Paris riverside restaurant competition by Archasm
in collaboration with : Hesham Emam, Maryam Kaabary, Safwat el-tahawi
PARIS AND ROMANCE, two words engaged together like champagne and oysters, café and croissants, jambon and beurre. Have you ever wanted to discuss art with your loved ones? debate a political issue? or solve the problems of the world? Either way, the Parisian café experience is the answer.
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Letting the city ensorcell with its own treasures, the proposal aims to using the “removed” controversial ‘LOVE LOCKS BRIDGE‘ of PONT DES ARTS which symbolizes romance and sticking to the lightness of its structure that is gravitated with the mood of transparency to visualize PARIS.
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People will get to experience the classical and the contemporary Paris that is exposed in a priceless location to see a vast section of the city and takes the pressure off your feet. Love rate is determined by the density of the hanging locks on the wires, indoor and outdoor areas will be soaked into parisian atmosphere.with that remark the restaurant will stands as a riverside landmark All the different inflections the French use to exclaim is the project’s concept
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ITS HARD NOT TO FALL IN LOVE WITH IN THE CITY OF LOVE
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Manhattan sports center MANHATTANCALL competition by Archicontest In collaboration with: Waleed Sherif
MANHATTAN, One of the world’s economic and adminstrative centers which led people to have faster base of life by which people tend to spend more time indoors than outdoors. East Harlem, Known for its ethic variety of Latino communities, chinese community and some italian who didn’t leave east harlem , That it has historically suffered from many social issues ,Such as a high crime rate ,drug abuse homelessness and etc... However since 2016 east harlem underwent many gentrification, So on the otherhand it was our duty to make a sport center which has a multipurpose, a place that can bring people together and act as a colletive zone for the people with activities, galliers ,conferences , concert hall and so on....
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The projects context is made up of manhattan’s industrial style buildings of steel, brick and glass. we wanted to have integration between the building and area context but also wanted to look different to attract the audience, so we used the same industrial style with organic lines to be in contrast from the vertical & horizontal surroundings of Manhattan
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The project approach is motivating people to engage in sports Through exposure where the building is transparent for those passing by. where at the beggining they will get attracted watching the activity inside ,Then they will engage as by nature humans are social beings where studies has found that people listen to good news more than bad news so by showing them the increase of the rates of people who excercise this will get them motivated to get engaged.
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Rediscovering Nile Delta – Hands on Earth and Reed El-Shakhlouba urban analysis & design build
Location: El-Shakhlouba, Kafr el Sheikh, Egypt.
Site: The chosen site was located at the edge of the village between residential houses and large fish breeding basins. Being on the edge of the village was an opportunity to frame a beautiful view of the typical Nile Delta landscape which is dominated by water. As visible on the map the site is located within a larger space in the exsiting urban fabric.
- The design group followed the idea of introducing a structure or built landscape of different leveled blocks as a children play ground on the one hand and a shaded seating area for the older members of the community on the other. 40
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The overarching idea was to create an intervention reflecting the community needs using local materials. The basis for this idea has started with some conversations with the kids who were curiously visiting the site. As shown in the sketches this block landscape is complemented by a roof structure to provide shading for the users.
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Materials: Mud/Clay:
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Bamboo:
The main material the We were working with was mud/clay. In the context of the workshop it was decided to work with manufactured unburnt mud bricks, which are environmental friendly ever since, once broken they are basically soil that can go back on a field.
The second material identified being naturally from the region was the abundantly avaliable reed. Concerning its qualities the idea was to use it as material for screens, shading elements and/ or floor mats as it is also used by locals. In the end it was fairly used as part of the roof.
Bamboo had not been part of the original plans but since it was discovered during the workshop as a very popular material around the lake ElBorollos, where rods are mainly used as a raft type “tool” to move the fishing boats across the lake. The Bamboo proved to be a very integrative part of the roof.
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Zamalek Arts Festival Re-Think Mohamed Thaqeb St. proposal
Great public spaces are those places where celebrations are held, social and economic exchanges occur, friends run into each other, and cultures mix. They are the “front porches” of our public institutions – libraries, field houses, schools – where we interact with each other and government. When theses spaces work well, they serve as the stage for our public lives.
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Turning a VEHICULES ROAD into a PUBLIC SPACE found that to be successful, it generally must share the following four qualities: It is accessible; people are engaged in activities there; the space is comfortable and has a good image; and finally, it is a sociable place: one where people meet each other and take people when they come to visit.
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Art exhibition maze
Coffee shop & Workspace
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3 Pyramids Hotel
Four-star hotel on the Pyramids Plateau
Project brief: The Ministry of Tourism is establishing a four-star hotel in the Pyramids Plateau area, which directly overlooks the Pyramids of Giza with open panoramas so that it allows all hotel guests to enjoy the view of the pyramids from afar and the statue of the Sphinx, in order to allow the guest to enjoy seeing the pyramids in the morning and evening to display sound and light and the buildings of Giza governorate from the highest plateau.
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+4.50m Masterplan
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The hotel consists of 300 guest rooms with its usual tourist accessories as well as 20 guest suites with a distinct area and views.
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Villa “AEM”(signature project) Cube House academic design project
Re-forming a 12m cube without losing the cubic identity, it was divided into small cubes, a cube for each zone, each zone has its own orientation and rotation degree to follow the zone’s function and the client’s privacy...
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Situated on 3m slope, the three story residence emphasizes the materiality and connection to outdoor. A Mixture of Deconstructive & Minimal traits to create a landmark with two levels pool, lake view, A gallery and a studio for the architect..
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Casa de Verano
summer house, El Alamein-Egypt
Located in EL ALAMEIN, This favorite summer destination for local citizens featured by its charming white sand beaches, and pure water, CASA DE VERANO on 350sqm is inspired by the popular Mediterranean Architecture.
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The pastel colors covering the outer facades are selected to complement the Nature. A complex of geometry, light, and design, Completing with indoor/outdoor swimming pool, the project’s desire to provide enhanced summer experience through this complex.
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6Squares Towers
Proposal for a complex towers compound
Exploring new possibilities in large-scale residential design, rethinking each element of the design and bringing together concepts of individuality, differentiation and continuity
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It consists of 6 independent towers that are articulated to generate a central patio that allows the construction of a community space that constitutes the identity of the complex and is qualified by its friendly proportions for the scale of the building.
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The design of the apartments seeks the construction of the quality of each of the spaces of that integrates them based on their spatial, light and view qualities
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Generating the maximum number of linear meters of façade, and trying to ensure that they have the best possible orientation to guarantee the best possible thermal and light contribution to each and every one of the departments.
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At the same time, the will to define an efficient and economic construction system, based on the definition of dimensions that avoid large gaps and therefore structural cost overruns.
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AO Headquarter building Proposal for a administrative offices building
The Four-level office for a company called for strong integration between the 4 floors. A central void acts as an interactive heart for the office and the open planning of the interiors further accentuates the overall openness of the office and sets the tone for a vibrant working atmosphere.
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The building façades have been carefully designed to optimise the use of natural light.
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The strong lines and simplicity of the design showcases the materials to perfection and the façade with a recessed entrance makes the built form more inviting.
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La Maison de Couture Design proposal for a fashion design studio Area: 570sqm in collaboration with: Ahmed Tarek Saleh
Translating the vision the team had for the innovative headquarters and design studio, a fresh and contemporary new workspace serves up the high-quality experience for its designers and employees.
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The HQ features many of the raw, modernist elements ; industrial concrete floors and exposed brick and concrete walls allowing the space to retain much of the building’s original industrial feel.
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The 570sqm space includes offices, open workspaces, conference and meeting room, an entertainment room, a manager office, a kitchen, common area, a reception and event space.
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The Square apartment Design accpeted and under construction Area: 155sqm in collaboration with: Mohamed Mekawy
Located in “THE SQUARE” compound, in “New Cairo”, The apartment seeks a dialogue between esthetic and simplicity in new possibilities, look forward to work colors and textures in all their potential to sector spaces while keeping them completely connected.
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Where is the reception and dining room, the material palette includes greige marble, white wood veneers, copper, high-quality fabric and carpet, glass partitions, which give the interior a sleek, streamlined feel.
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Via clearness, lightness and simple but strong design features, the indoor environment is simplified to a pure color tone mixed with Onex Marble and brownish suede fabrics.
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The outdoor nature scene and indoor environment are tightly connected. You can feel the space and the soul are relieved infinitely.
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Enlarging the master bedroom by exchanging the bathroom and the dressing room walls with glass partitions.
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To cover the walls of the master bathroom, a pure Arabescato grey marble was chosen, with white veining from floor to ceiling. Using dark Walnut wood for the Vanity under the sink aslo for the partition between the sink and the bathtub.
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Pampering the guest wc with beige wall tiles, mosaic tiles and the well designed mirror.
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CGI Renders
Various Architecture & Interior projects visualizations
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Selected renders from Al-Patio compound apartment design project 110
Selected renders from Al-Patio compound apartment design project 111
Selected renders from an apartment design project in 5th Settlement- New Cairo 112
Selected renders from an apartment design project in 5th Settlement- New Cairo 113
Selected renders from an apartment design project in 5th Settlement- New Cairo 114
Selected renders from an apartment design project in 5th Settlement- New Cairo 115
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Selected renders from an apartment design project in 5th Settlement- New Cairo
Selected renders from an apartment design project in 5th Settlement- New Cairo
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Selected renders from a Villa design proposal in Sheikh Zayed
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Selected renders from a Villa design proposal in Sheikh Zayed
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