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/About Us
ABOUT US
ZDS Architects is a multidisciplinary design studio, with specialized scope of services of Urban Planning and Architectural Design with the belief that design is not a simple end-product created by one person, but is rather created using team effort, with the help of interdisciplinary skills, professional expertise and a strong vision to aid the client. ZDS Architects is a destination of architects of professionals with advanced experience in the design and construction realm. While listening to a large range of clients, ZDS Architects deliver projects as small as product design, and as large as master plan developments for cities in the middle of the desert.
/Manifesto
MA NI FESTO
ZDS was created from a strong universal need to have excellent designs that are people-centered and endless in possibilities. Each project is initially handled using our standard ZDS Design process, but is concluded with a personalized customer service experience for our clients.
/Philosophy
PHILOSOPHY
We believe in architecture that is bold, and designs that are pure, strong and distinctive for each project, context and client. Our belief in “Bold Architecture� gives us the ability to create genuine work that serves the people and the environment in the most innovative ways, catering to their satisfaction.
/Philosophy
“OUR DESIGN PROCESS SOLELY DEPENDS ON TWO MAIN FACTORS, PEOPLE AND ENVIRONMENT”
/Locations
since
2010
we are based in Cairo, Egypt not only are we expanding locally, but we have
also expanded globally in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Nairobi and Madrid.
/Our Size
2018
PROJECTS SIZE 2.7 Billion
MANPOWER 60 people
/Services
SERVICES
/Services
ZDS
architects.
URBAN DESIGN We shape cities, towns, neighborhoods, and public spaces. The art of creating livable communities comes through our skilled planners, urban designers, and landscape architects who offer creative solutions that respond to each site’s specific conditions.
/Services
ZDS
architects.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN Bridging between culture, human behavior, natural environment, and the built environment we provide outdoor and indoor landscape designs that aim to achieve a sense of place.
/Services
ZDS
architects.
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN Working with space and structure, we provide innovative and functional solutions to everyday constructions. Whether a small or large scale project we offer our services to various project typologies such as residential, commercial, mixed-use developments, office spaces, and educational facilities.
/Services
ZDS
architects.
INTERIOR DESIGN Our services extend beyond the outer shell of the structure where we aim to create personalized, unique, and aesthetically pleasing interiors. Our services include spatial planning, furniture selection, finishing material selection, lighting design, and interior landscape.
/Services
ZDS
architects.
BRANDING We create a brand image to cater for every project’s unique identity. This ensures that the design outcome is exclusive to our client; we create a sense of character and bring out the essence of each project. We create an image, a brand, to your home, office, landscape, or even city.
CO N S U LTA N CY Our project management team provides full construction management consultancy services to all project typologies. From construction consulting services, to construction management, to scheduling, to cost estimating, to contract administration, and to variation order management.
H O S P I TA L I T Y Our services extend beyond the design or design-build process. ZDS offers a holistic service where we cater to all your needs. Whether our client needs design, design and build, turn-key, maintenance services, after sales, or property management it is all available from our office to your home.
/Selected Projects
SELECTED PROJECTS
/Selected Projects
Urban
/Selected Projects
ALTAREK RESIDENCE
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An urban redesign aiming to bring the community of Jeddah together through promoting a self-sustaining, integrated, and communal society. The residence becomes a hub for interactive social gatherings through the different activities along the main spine; whilst respecting the traditions and socio-cultural aspects of Saudi Arabia by providing essential privacy and enclosure to the community. The residence portrays the modern society of Jeddah by introducing an innovative interpretation of the 21st century Saudi home. The new architectural approach aims to give the users various choices to satisfy all individualistic needs.
”
Type of Project
Residential Compound
Location
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Scope of Services
Urban, Architecture & Landscape
Project Size
410,325 m²
/Selected Projects
/Altarek Residence
/Selected Projects
/Altarek Residence
/Selected Projects
/Altarek Residence
/Selected Projects
SALMAN BAY
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The vision of the project is to encompass the essence of Saudi’s way of life, while providing an enriched living environment. The project’s main aim is to to improve the citizens’ lives and leap most boldly into the future compensating for the absence of regional identity and urban qualities that are hitting the Arab region. That is done through the revival of the regional qualities, creating a new sustainable community, a smart environmentally friendly city that goes by the socio-cultural aspects of its target group.
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Type of Project
Resedential Compound
Location
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Scope of Services
Urban & Architecture
Project Size
17,482 m²
/Selected Projects
/Salman Bay
/Selected Projects
/Salman Bay
/Selected Projects
/Salman Bay
/Selected Projects
WAHET EL OYOUN
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A reinterpretation of the urban fabric within Al Madinah, the city of the Prophet Muhamed PBUH, aiming to restore its original prosperous agricultural environment. Inspired by its eradicated historical valleys, the proposal aims to solve the problem of clean water scarcity in the area through treating contaminated and sewage water. The water element revives the authentic essence of Al Madinah through aesthetical, environmental, and health benefits.
”
Type of Project
Residential Complex
Location
Al Madina - Saudi Arabia
Scope of Services
Urban Master Planning
Project Size
6 million m²
/Selected Projects
/Wahet Eloyoun
/Selected Projects
/Wahet Eloyoun
/Selected Projects
/Wahet Eloyoun
/Selected Projects
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE Type of Project
Bridge
Location
KSA
/Selected Projects
/Pedestrian Bridge
/Selected Projects
ASWAN SQUARE
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Centered in the heart of one of the most dynamic districts, Aswan Square comes as a reimagination to provide a community space through extending a breathing space to the busy neighbouhood of Cairo where the public can carry out social activities.
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Type of Project
Public Park
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Conceptual Urban Design
/Selected Projects
/Aswan Square
/Selected Projects
/Aswan Square
/Selected Projects
DIYAR BAY
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Type of Project
Residential Compound
Location
North Coast - Egypt
Scope of Services
Urban & Architecture
Project Size
96,000 m2
Located in the beautiful North Coast, the true mediterranean gem. Alamein Compound gives a reimagination to the summer compound that offers private residencies and magnificent beaches.
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/Selected Projects
/Selected Projects
/Diyar Bay
/Selected Projects
Architecture
/Selected Projects
BEACH COMPOUND
“
A serine VIP complex that focuses on beach front living. Privacy, solitude, and openness coexist in the architecture making up this compound. The smooth, simple, and sleek white exteriors form a coherent architectural language for the Main Villa, 5 family villas, clubhouse, and guest house. All masses are embellished with a modern interpretation of oriental copper screens that add a touch of color and contextualization. Vast curtain-walls are used to offer maximum exposure to the exterior natural views and ensure the soul is refreshed by life-by-the-sea.
”
Type of Project
Residential Summer Compound
Location
Al Alamain - Egypt
Scope of Services
Consultanting & Management
Project Size
4,050 m²
/Selected Projects
/Selected Projects
/Beach Compound
/Selected Projects
MIRAGE
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This extravagant residential house is designed based on the neoclassical style, where the luxury of the French look inspires the facades. The entrance is designed to be bold, grand in scale, and rich with waffled niches creating a prodigious sense of enclosure. This is supported by the sleek, symmetrical, and white rich facades giving the feeling of elegance.
”
Type of Project
Private Residence
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Architecture, Interior & Construction
Area
2,000 m²
/Selected Projects
/Mirage
/Selected Projects
/Mirage
/Selected Projects
ALSHIRAA’ Type of Project
Private Residence
Location
KSA
Scope of Services
Architecture & Interior Design
Project Size
420 m2
/Selected Projects
/Alshiraa
/Selected Projects
/Alshiraa
/Selected Projects
/Alshiraa
/Selected Projects
HERITAGE MUSEUM
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The museum is reviving the cultural heritage through tracing the city and its history by creating an experience that encompasses culture, commerce and history of Al Madinah. Alongside the exhibition spaces, the museum also comprises old market area and retail gift shops to celebrate the commerce which Al Madinah was famous for as well as executive suites and serviced hotel suites that offers hospitality to the visitors of the museum.
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Type of Project
Cultural Space
Location
AlMadinah - KSA
Scope of Services
Conceptual Architecture Design
/Selected Projects
/Heritage Museum
/Selected Projects
/Heritage Museum
/Selected Projects
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DIDI OFFICE
The architecture of the office building is inspired by the firm’s main field of work; excavation works. The design, therefore, followed the ideology of industrialism. The exterior expression developed from the structure of the building that transparently shows the steel elements and the concrete slabs. The overall design gives the impression of a rough yet sleekly elegant office building.
”
Type of Project
Office Building
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Architecture & Interior Design
Project Size
400 m²
/Selected Projects
/Didi Office
/Selected Projects
/Didi Office
/Selected Projects
NARGES OFFICE BUILDING Type of Project
Office Building
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Architecture & Interior Design
Project Size
6000 m2
/Selected Projects
/Narges Office Building
/Selected Projects
BUSINESS PARK Type of Project
Office Building
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Architecture & Interior Design
Project Size
42,262 m2
/Selected Projects
/Business Park
/Selected Projects
/Business Park
/Selected Projects
KENYA BUILDING Type of Project
Office Building
Location
Nairobi - Kenya
Scope of Services
Architecture
/Selected Projects
/Kenya Building
/Selected Projects
COPENHAGEN LIBRARY
“
Books are, the back bone of a library, the source of a culture and documentation of the roots of a city. In Copenhagen Library, the books are located in a tower in the center of the site. This tower is centralized, emphasized, and visually dominant within the building; around which, the functional spaces encircle and overlook the sea and the adjacent garden. Around 50% of the library’s functions revolve around cultural and social activities. Hence, this modern library is a valued community magnet and attraction point. The entire structure is capped with a glass cube as a showcase to the energetic spaces and circulation within the library which makes it inviting and welcoming to its users.
”
Type of Project
Cultural Space
Location
Copenhagen - Denmark
Scope of Services
Conceptual Architecture Design
/Selected Projects
/Copenhagen Library
/Selected Projects
/Copenhagen Library
/Selected Projects
/Copenhagen Library
/Selected Projects
EGYPTIAN MUSEUM
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This project’s unique site is one packed with memories; it acts as an emblem of the past that overlooks the prosperous Nile River giving hope to the future. Within the concrete jungle of Cairo, the Egyptian Museum becomes a breathing space in the form of a public park overlooking the Nile with a connection to the underground Museum. The park is filled with pillars that respect the views to the Nile and the old Egyptian Museum, and act as constant reminders of the hidden gems underneath.
”
Type of Project
Cultural Space
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Conceptual Architecture Design
Project Size
30,000 m²
/Selected Projects
/Egyptian Museum
/Selected Projects
/Egyptian Museum
/Selected Projects
MURJAN Type of Project
Commercial Complex
Location
Saudi Arabia
Scope of Services
Architecture
Area
2500 m2
/Selected Projects
/Murjan
/Selected Projects
ALAMEIN TOWER
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Type of Project
Mixed Use Complex
Location
North Coast - Egypt
Scope of Services
Conceptual Architecture Design
The building encompasses the idea of being open, interactive, and including several functions at a time, while still giving enough space for parts of the building to change, for more green to grow, and for higher floors to be built.
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/Selected Projects
/Alamein Tower
/Selected Projects
/Alamein Tower
/Selected Projects
Interior
/Selected Projects
BEACH COMPOUND
“
When your home feels like the ultimate resort dream destination
”
Type of Project
Residential Summer Compound
Location
Al Alamain - Egypt
Scope of Services
Consultanting & Management
Project Size
4,050 m²
/Selected Projects
/Beach Compound
/Selected Projects
/Beach Compound
/Selected Projects
/Beach Compound
/Selected Projects
MIRAGE
“
Extravegance [adj.] The true definition of luxury and elegance met in the finest of detail
”
Type of Project
Private Residence
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Architecture, Interior & Construction
Project Size
2,000 m²
/Selected Projects
/Mirage
/Selected Projects
/Mirage
/Selected Projects
NEW GIZA
“
When industrial, vibrant, and sleek interior caters for an exclusive design and a unique modern look
”
Type of Project
Private Residence
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Interior Design
Area
600 m²
/Selected Projects
/New Giza
/Selected Projects
/New Giza
/Selected Projects
/New Giza
/Selected Projects
/New Giza
/Selected Projects
/New Giza
/Selected Projects
VALENCIA 1
“
You know it is summer when your place radiates comfort, relaxation, and vibrance
”
Type of Project
Summer Villa
Location
Marassi - North Coast - Egypt
Scope of Services
Architecture, Interior & Construction
Area
1,200 m²
Project Value
17 M EGP
/Selected Projects
/Valencia 1
/Selected Projects
/Valencia 1
/Selected Projects
/Valencia 1
/Selected Projects
SWAN LAKE Type of Project
Private Residence
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Interior Design
Project Size
500 m²
/Selected Projects
/Swan Lake
/Selected Projects
/Swan Lake
/Selected Projects
/Swan Lake
/Selected Projects
/Swan Lake
/Selected Projects
PALM HILLS 1 Type of Project
Private Residence
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Interior Design
Project Size
500 m²
/Selected Projects
/Palm Hills 1
/Selected Projects
/Palm Hills 1
/Selected Projects
VALENCIA 2 Type of Project
Summer Villa
Location
North Coast - Egypt
Scope of Services
Interior Design & Landscape
Project Size
1000 m²
/Selected Projects
/Valencia 2
/Selected Projects
/Valencia 2
/Selected Projects
/Valencia 2
/Selected Projects
OBOUR Type of Project
Private Residence
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Interior Design
Project Size
200 m²
/Selected Projects
/Obour
/Selected Projects
/Obour
/Selected Projects
/Obour
/Selected Projects
PALM HILLS 2 Type of Project
Private Residence
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Interior Design & Landscape
Project Size
400 m²
/Selected Projects
/Palm Hills 2
/Selected Projects
/Palm Hills 2
/Selected Projects
/Palm Hills 2
/Selected Projects
ALAMEIN
“
Inspired by clarity and beauty of the beach, Seaside Residence is your newest destination to breathe and relax in a way combining the new Arabian style and the minimal contemporary look to give the balance of a new Arabic beach house.
Type of Project
Private Residence
Location
North Coast - Egypt
Scope of Services
Conceptual Interior Design
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/Selected Projects
/Alamein
/Selected Projects
/Alamein
/Selected Projects
/Alamein
/Selected Projects
/Alamein
/Selected Projects
/Alamein
/Selected Projects
PALM HILLS 3 Type of Project
Private Residence
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Interior Design
Project Size
250 m2
/Selected Projects
/Palm Hills 3
/Selected Projects
/Palm Hills 3
/Selected Projects
SEASHELL Type of Project
Private Residence
Location
North Coast - Egypt
Scope of Services
Interior Design
/Selected Projects
/Seashell
/Selected Projects
/Seashell
/Selected Projects
/Seashell
/Selected Projects
/Seashell
/Selected Projects
/Seashell
/Selected Projects
ALHANOVE
“
The richness and elegance mirror the unique and exclusive services offered at Al Hanove Agency
”
Type of Project
Office Space
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Interior Design
Project Size
1,500 m²
Project Value
10 M EGP
/Selected Projects
/Alhanove
/Selected Projects
/Alhanove
/Selected Projects
/Alhanove
/Selected Projects
HOUSE OF EGYPT Location Scope of Services Project Size
Paris - France Conceptual Architecture & Interior Design 1,915 m2
/Selected Projects
/House Of Egypt
/Selected Projects
/House Of Egypt
/Selected Projects
DIDI OFFICE
“
The architecture of the office building is inspired by the firm’s main field of work; excavation works. The design, therefore, followed the ideology of industrialism. The exterior expression developed from the structure of the building that transparently shows the steel elements and the concrete slabs. The overall design gives the impression of a rough yet sleekly elegant office building.
”
Type of Project
Office Building
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Architecture & Interior Design
Project Size
400 m²
/Selected Projects
/Didi Office
/Selected Projects
/Didi Office
/Selected Projects
/Didi Office
/Selected Projects
/Didi Office
/Selected Projects
/Didi Office
/Selected Projects
DOWNTOWN OFFICE Type of Project
Office Building
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Interior Design
Project Size
236 m2
/Selected Projects
/Downtown Office
/Selected Projects
/Downtown Office
/Selected Projects
/Downtown Office
/Selected Projects
TAYYAR OFFICE
“
Minimal yet luxurious is the best way to describe Al Tayyar’s office. Its modern and sleek vibes target the travelling youth.
”
Type of Project
Office Building
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Interior Design
Project Size
180 m2
/Selected Projects
/Tayyar Office
/Selected Projects
/Tayyar Office
/Selected Projects
/Tayyar Office
/Selected Projects
ABOU SHAKRA
“
Abou Shakra has always had the authentic feel in all of its elements. This branch’s design launched a new balance between modernism and authenticity of the brand. Wooden parametric ceiling gives a cosy experience, along with the modern seating design facilitating user interaction.
”
Type of Project
Commercial
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Interior Design
Project Size
340 m2
/Selected Projects
/Abou shakra Office
/Selected Projects
/Abou shakra Office
/Selected Projects
HOUSE OF COCOA
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Type of Project
Commercial
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Scope of Services
Interior Design
Project Size
200 m2
Located in the popular communal neighbourhood of Korba, House of Cocoa provided a provocative challenge to entice as many customers as possible whilst remaining distinctive. The wavy design, associated with the smoothness of chocolate in both physical and cognitive dimensions, provides an appropriately reflective internal atmosphere accompanying the alluring entrance. The choice of wooden cladding for both exterior and interior scopes brings closer the physical resemblance of the products displayed whilst adding to the soothing and serene feelings analogous to the devouring of chocolate.
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/Selected Projects
/House Of Cocoa
/Selected Projects
MADINA AIRPORT
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The addition of tent-like structure in Al-Madinah Airport provided much needed environmental solutions whilst incorporating the traditional values and style attributed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Type of Project
New Terminal Interior Renovations
Location
Saudi Arabia
Scope of Services
Architecture & Interior Design
Project Value
1.5B USD
/Selected Projects
/Madina Airport
/Selected Projects
/Madina Airport
/Selected Projects
EMAAR BOOTH
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Type of Project
Booth
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Project Size
18 m2
Bringing people and nature together through innovation and technology to transform Emaar into the social hub of city scape . Manipulating the relationship between solid and void and focusing on every detail to visualise elegance and luxury to bring a unique experience to life to become cityscape’s leading destination
”
/Selected Projects
Interior
/Selected Projects
/Emaar Booth
/Selected Projects
/Emaar Booth
/Selected Projects
MARASSI BOOTH Type of Project
Booth
Location
North Coast - Egypt
Project Size
17 m2
/Selected Projects
/Marassi Booth
/Selected Projects
VENICE BIENNALE
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Type of Project
Booth
Location
Venice - Italy
Project Size
20 m2
The integration of architecture & technology to transform freespace into a daily experience with nature, tackling a contextual agricultural problem
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/Selected Projects
/Venice Biennale
/Selected Projects
/Venice Biennale
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