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FERRY PORT PortSaid Shipyard
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MILITARY PROPERTY
PortFuad Waterfront is a charming public space, largely defined by several key pieces of marine infrastructure that represent the area’s eclectic mix of old and new, ornamental and functional, well-used and under-utilized.
PORTFUAD PUBLIC BEACH
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The iconic city waterfront is in need of major repairs to ensure its safety and integrity. The Beach and the waterfront walkway also all require expensive maintenance. And, while loved by locals, PortFuad Waterfront is not as busy as similar areas within the region and beyond particularly during peak tourism times. As a result, a plan was created to address [1] the longterm future of key economical investments and [2] ways to enhance the area as a place where residents and visitors enjoy spending time throughout the year.
EAST PORTSAID PORT
History background study was extensively done to ensure the conservation of the site’s heritage and identity. Public consultation, which was central to the visioning process, included a widespread public survey, a public Ideas Fair on the waterfront, was held to evaluate users’ needs and ambitions. The resultant PortFuad Waterfront Vision is based on that public and stakeholder input, historical background research, architectural identity and contemporary best practices and waterfront planning principles . The enclosed recommendations and implementation plan are meant to ensure that the key elements of PortFuad Waterfront complement each other and create a strong, cohesive identity that supports longterm vibrancy and vitality in the area.
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The History of PortFuad Following the end of the first World War, the directors of the Suez Canal Company decided to create a new city on the Asian bank building 300 houses for its labourers and functionaries. At once working-class neighbourhood and garden city, Port Fuad was designed as a clear grid plan with openings at 45 angles, in accordance with the urban planning regulations established by the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Grassy, tree-lined avenues are common, and the area is embellished by a park. The worker allotment are designed in the image of their French model, with semi-detached houses and private gardens. The worker housing was built in two phases of construction. Houses of the frst phase were built of sandstone blocks and plaster, and are strongly reminiscent of millstone houses found in the suburbs of Paris. Similar to Port Said, the balconies are wood constructions. The second building phase extends over a much larger, with seemingly identical houses built of beige brick with balconies supported by wood or cement consoles. Overall, the diversity of the setllements and the quality of construction are testment to a strong desire to create a unified urban structure which is both pleasent and varied. A short distance away, the houses of high-ranking employees, although semi-detached as well, appear almost luxurious, with loggias in the front and terraces in the back, private, and cabins for the servants at the bottom of the gardens. Finally, the houses of the directors of the attain the standard of the garden city, where villas are differentiated from each other, secluded within generously proportioned gardens, and serviced by semiprivate lanes. The most magnificent of these, today recognisable through its immense wall screens enclosing the loggia on the upper floor, was chosen as the residence of the President of the Republic, Anwar al-Sadat. Sheltered by docks and the two jetties of the fore-port, the beaches are especially tranquil, and the sports clubs, alas private, follow one after the other. On the port side, near the ferries that have shuttled back and forth between the two banks since 1925, the Club Nautique will long remain famous for its rowing regattas. Organized annually on July 14th for the French national holiday, they form one of the major events in Port Saidian society. And as is the ritual of any celebration of the 14th of July, the festivities close with a fireworks display, an illuminating symbol of the French presence in Port Said.
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Environmental Analysis Weekly Summary of Average Temperature (Cº)
Weekly Summary of Relative Humidity %
As shown in the graph we notice that the site records Highest Temperatures in the middle of year and confined between the middle hours of the day
As shown in the graph we notice that the site records Highest Humidity in the Early hours of day and late from night While the lowest humidity is recorded in the middle of the day so we have Get rid of the moisture created at night
Optimum Orientation Location:ismailia Egy Orienitation based on average daily incident radiation on a vertical surface Underheated stress:49.0 Overheated strass:1043.3 Compromise:172.5 Avg.Daily Radiation at 172.0 Entire Year:1.67kWh/m2 Underheated:2.53kWh/m2 Overheated:0.59kWh/m2
Psychrometric Chart As Shown In the Graph we have 6 types of Air in the site Distributed throughout the year. Warm Humid in Sep. Hot Humid in Apr. & Jan Hot Dry between jan and march Warm Dry in Oct,March , Apr Moderate In March, Oct, Nov Cool in Jan and Feb
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Wind Rose Temperature
Speed
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10 m 8.5 m 6m 3.5 m 1m
Site Dimensions Main Layout is a long irrugular shape overlooking the sea. The public beach width is relatively small which makes it not suitable for many developments: Waterfront walkway, public beach or entertainment and commercial projects. Topography of the land is nearly flat with little and smooth gradient towards the sea. The total area of the wholw site is approximately (724,242 m2).
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Soil Mapping
Soil Section
Sea–Level Rise
Soil mapping shows that PortSaid city mainly consists of Nile Silt deposition while a large area of the city consists of sabkha soil especially PortFuad city. The project area mainly consists of Nile Slit.
Soil section shows that the project’s site lies mainly on clay which makes it not suitable for large loads or high rise buildings without using special construction techniques
Because of climate change, water levels around the globe are expected to increase drastically in the next years. According to studies Mediterranean Sea level will rise up to 20 cm in the next 30 years
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