Maded Mixed-Use Building, New Admin City of Aswan
Prize(s):
Honorable Mention 2026 ARCHITECTURE / Mixed-Use Building Architecture
Company Name:Archronica Architects
Lead Designer(s) Name(s):Saf Fahim, Design Principal in charge of the project
Design Team / Other designer(s):Gerry Guerland, Senior Architect, Nicolas Weiner, Project Architect Archronica Architects
Architecture Firm:Petra, Admin Architects, Adel Botros, Principal; Shymaa Yehia, Project Architect
Interior Designer:Archronica Architects, Ms. Diana Faillace, Associate
Construction Company:Maded Inc.
Lighting Design:Randy Sabera, Ligting Design
Client Name:Maded Development Inc.
Photo Credit:Archronica Architects
Project Location:Administrative City of New Aswan, Egypt
Design Status:Concept
Project Description:
Mixed-Use Building, New Administrative City of New Aswan Program The developer, desired to construct a permissible 19,575 square meter mixed-use structure. He indicated his commitment to the city to build a structure of substance on the distinguished site. The lot is located on a hill overlooking the River Nile and is adjacent to a major public park, 'Central Park', to be built in the immediate term. The stacking determined to establish a tripartite diagram: A building base containing three floors mall, a middle floor accommodating distinct professional offices and top two floors housing high-end residential units. A below grade two floors parking garage were deemed necessary to meet the zone and use requirements.
Mixed-Use Building, New Administrative City of New Aswan Program The developer, desired to construct a permissible 19,575 square meter mixed-use structure. He indicated his commitment to the city to build a structure of substance on the distinguished site. The lot is located on a hill overlooking the River Nile and is adjacent to a major public park, 'Central Park', to be built in the immediate term. The stacking determined to establish a tripartite diagram: A building base containing three floors mall, a middle floor accommodating distinct professional offices and top two floors housing high-end residential units. A below grade two floors parking garage were deemed necessary to meet the zone and use requirements.
Project Innovation / Specification:
The project expands on the Ancient Egyptian principals of celebrating the buildings relationship with the river and the celestial. The undulating form of the building represents metaphorically the river and how it carves its passage into the land. The use of reflective anodized panels on the facades aims to demonstrate the color of the light around the calendar year, thus articulating the celestial. These two principals were fundamental to the architecture of Ancient Egypt.
The project expands on the Ancient Egyptian principals of celebrating the buildings relationship with the river and the celestial. The undulating form of the building represents metaphorically the river and how it carves its passage into the land. The use of reflective anodized panels on the facades aims to demonstrate the color of the light around the calendar year, thus articulating the celestial. These two principals were fundamental to the architecture of Ancient Egypt.
Project Sustainability Approach:
The project will utilize environmentally friendly concrete mix for the colums and slabs, Recycled Anodized Aluminum Panels and recycled Windows and Glass for the building facades.
The project will utilize environmentally friendly concrete mix for the colums and slabs, Recycled Anodized Aluminum Panels and recycled Windows and Glass for the building facades.
Local and Regional Impacts of the Project:
The building is located on the main thoroughfare of the city and in close proxmity to its entrance. The proposed state of the art design assured the city that the new building will set the tone for the current empty surrounding lots. Only major public buildings were built to date; thus a public university, a regional hospital, a social club and two hotels.
The building is located on the main thoroughfare of the city and in close proxmity to its entrance. The proposed state of the art design assured the city that the new building will set the tone for the current empty surrounding lots. Only major public buildings were built to date; thus a public university, a regional hospital, a social club and two hotels.
Company Name:Archronica Architects
Lead Designer(s) Name(s):Saf Fahim, Design Principal in charge of the project
Profile Description:
Architecture, Planning and Interior Design
Architecture, Planning and Interior Design
Environmental Practices:
Sustainable design
Sustainable design
Previous Awards Won:
European Prize Nominations, 2011 & 2017 Multiple awards for projects in the United States and Europe.
European Prize Nominations, 2011 & 2017 Multiple awards for projects in the United States and Europe.
