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Consultants:
CUBE Architectural Consultants Prof. Ashraf Abdel Mohsen Design Studio TEL: (+202) 2620 80 45 FAX: (+202) 2620 80 46 URL: www.cubeconsultants.org
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National theater – Cairo Cairo Downtown National Cultural Park Back to History, Reflection, Technology & Minimalism Owner & site restrictions National theater Historical Background International samples - old & new buildings International samples for national theaters around Vision Concept – Exterior & Interiors Vision Concept - Stage techniques Azpakeya Park Vision & Phases
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National Theater Design Cairo 2008 Client: Ministry of Culture – Theater Artistic House Location: Azbakeya Park, Cairo- Egypt Space area: 1000 m2 Budget: 65,000,000.0 EGP Construction Period: 8 months
Owner Restrictions: -
Building Restoration and installation Appling International Theater restrictions and techniques Landscaping design for the theaters complex ( National , puppet and Taleaa theater) Vision for Theaters complex
National Theater historical background: 1882 -2008 &Current situation
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Current situation
Current situation National Theater –Cairo, Egypt - Design Project CUBE Design Studio, 15/12/2008
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Current situation
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National Theater before 1983 Ground Level Plans
After 1983
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National samples – Same historical period
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National samples – Same historical period
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International samples - Old and New Building
New in mirror curtain walls, reflecting Old
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New in mirror curtain walls, reflecting Old
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New in mirror curtain walls, reflecting Old
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International theaters: London, Paris, Sidney, New York, Tokyo
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Eno theater - London
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Opera Paris
Opera Paris
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Opera Sydney
Opera Sydney
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Opera Sydney
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Opera New York
National Theater Tokyo
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Cairo National Theater Vision Design Concept & Goals: Back to History, Reflection, Technology & Minimalism -
Regaining the original theater architecture by restoration Demolish all additive buildings and slums around the original building The national theater and the urban context development Developing exists and entries by developing the whole area of theaters complex (National , Puppet and Taleaa Theaters) Reflecting the old building by the new ones by using mirror glass structure cladding for all buildings around the national theater old building Creating new landscape architecture (historical for old building & modern for new buildings)
Master Plan:
Existing Master Plan
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New Master Plan
New zoning Plan – back to original entry by using Puppet theater ground floor to work as the entry plaza for the national theater, using glass structure for bordering the plaza and intersecting the old building to work as a mirror reflecting the old National Theater –Cairo, Egypt - Design Project CUBE Design Studio, 15/12/2008
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Regaining the original architecture using highest techniques for restoration
Original façade – Northern one
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Exterior vision: Developing the Puppet theater façade by using glass structure, bordering the plaza and intersecting the old building to work as a mirror reflecting the old to the square
From outside – reflecting the old building
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From inside – the old and new
From outside – reflecting the old building using Puppet theater facades Eastern Exits
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From outside – reflecting the old building using Puppet theater facades Western Employees Entry
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From outside – the back side, Puppet and Taleaa theaters Development Theaters Complex Main Entry & park
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Interior vision:
National theater before fire
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National theater Interior proposal – Golden Theater
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National theater Interior proposal – Golden Theater
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National theater Interior proposal – Golden Theater
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Vision Concept – Stage techniques
National theater Stage proposed techniques
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National theater Stage proposed techniques
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National theater Stage proposed techniques
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Cairo National Theaters Complex Puppet & taleeaa Theater: Minimalism -
Developing the whole area of theaters complex (National , Puppet and Taleaa Theaters) Reflecting the old building by the new ones by using mirror glass structure cladding for all buildings around the national theater New building proposed to connect all theaters and offer all services and lounges Creating new landscape architecture (historical for old building & modern for new buildings)
New Image for the National Theaters Complex ( Puppet
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Puppet Theater main entry- existing situation
National theater Complex main entry & Architecture proposed
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Azbakeya Park As Azbakeya National Cultural park Minimalism
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Historical background:
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Azbakeya Park - Current situation Metro Construction
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Existing Master plan
Existing Buildings
Buildings supposed to be demolished or to be added in a new building
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Proposed Master plan 2010
Phase – 01 2010 Vision Goals - Demolish all slums building including the mosque attached to the east west façade - Creating new mirror building connecting the 3 theaters in one main in the northern site façade - Creating new landscape architecture for the National Theaters complex
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Proposed Master plan 2012
Phase – 02 2012 Vision Goals - Avoid any slums in the future by extending the new building to the end of the park, work as the physical border to any slums which includes: ( cinemas, mini theaters, Cafes, Bookstore and library) - Creating new designs and image for Azbakeya Book market (Sour Elazbakeya) - Creating new landscape architecture for the Park to have (Mosque, Plazas, food court, Auditorium, Metro entries, exits and services
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Proposed Master plan 2015
Phase – 03 2015 Vision Goals - Demolishing and replace the Ataba Grage building to 4 stories under ground parking area - Creating new mirror extension Building to be as a central library - Creating new landscape architecture for the National theater after connecting the Ataba garage building area to national theater park
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Proposed Master plan 2020
Phase – 04 2020
Vision Goals -
The Cultural office tower – Cultural Complex landmark (30 stories) , the financial recourse for the whole vision
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Azbakeya Cultural Park -Vision 2020
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