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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

Egypt’s Mediterranean Coast in Cairo by 1O DESIGN

 
June 25th, 2017 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: 1O DESIGN 

10 DESIGN is the Master Planner for the Jefaira development, overlooking the enchanting shores of the Mediterranean on the Egyptian North Coast.   The site of 550 hectares stretches 3 km along the seafront with natural beaches and cliffs forming a unique topography.

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  • Architects: 1O DESIGN
  • Project: Egypt’s Mediterranean Coast
  • Location: Cairo, Egypt
  • Client: INERTIA Properties
  • Design Team: Valentin Hunzinger, Alex Cozma, Jon Derrin, Ewa Koter, Peter Alsterholm, Yasser Salomon, and Sergii Zvagolskyi
  • Design Partner: Gordon Affleck
  • Design Director: Paul Rodgers

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  • Consultant Team:
    • Local Consultant: Concord Consulting Group, Cairo
    • Landscape Designer: Can.X Design
  • Visualiser: SAN
  • Site Area: 5,500,000sqm
  • GFA: 
    • Total: 1,309,553sqm
    • Residential: 1,025,303sqm
    • Public and Tourism Facilities: 284,250sqm

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INERTIA Properties’ vision for the project is to create a world class residential and tourism community that is environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable.  The ultimate goal is to design a vibrant urban environment with a network of public areas, celebrating the Egyptian culture together with the Mediterranean context.

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Gordon Affleck (Design Partner at 10 DESIGN) said, “In order to create a truly sustainable development, a wide range of public amenity areas are provided with strong interconnections;  these amenities are clearly defined and organized around outdoor spaces which are activated by programs and functions.”

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Paul Rodgers (Design Director at 10 DESIGN) added, “The master plan is designed to locate highly active spaces where the community will benefit most, thereby creating energized spaces and destinations throughout Jefaira. ”

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The Master Plan contains 10,000 to 12,000 residential units, supported by a comprehensive and diverse range of community facilities including schools and colleges, a sports academy, swimming pools, and a health and wellness centre.

Extensive tourism facilities are provided including marinas with promenade cafes, restaurants, retail spaces, hotels, and a convention centre.

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ABOUT 10 DESIGN 

10 DESIGN is a leading international partnership of Architects, Urbanists, Landscape Designers, and CGI Specialists.

The Studio works at all scales and sectors including corporate, cultural, hospitality, retail, education, and residential. 10 DESIGN has offices in Hong Kong, Edinburgh, Shanghai, and Dubai. The studio has built its business on Asia and the Middle Eastern markets, with work including projects in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Korea, Myanmar, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Turkey.

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Categories: Building, Convention Center, Hotel, Master Plan, Mixed use, Offices, Residential, Restaurant, Retail, Urban Design




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