THE SHELTER, SUSTAINABLE URBAN FURNITURE

ICSC ASU SMART CITIES COMPETITION 2022

Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop

This project is part of a sustainable design initiative at the heart of Cairo city. Under the 'urban furniture' category, this proposal addresses the challenge of intense sunlight in urban spaces by providing shaded areas for an urban pause and provide a circular bench equipped for charging mobile devices.

The idea behind this design emerges from an intention to support local craftsmanship and products. The structure itself is fashioned by assembling boxes constructed from locally sourced palm stems and leaves. This approach aims to preserve a traditional local craft that faces the threat of extinction within the city of Cairo.

Source of the 3 top pictures: https://www.dailynewsegypt. com/2018/03/19/palm-leaf-boxes-handicraft-fighting-extinction/

Source of the bottom left picture: https://amoralegria.com/2019/05/10/ journey-to-egypt-the-crate-maker-of-fares-island/