Faculty of Engineering - Cairo University
Architecture Engineering and Technology (AET)
Architectural Design-7
-Typology: Visitor Orientation Center
-Theme: Creating an experiential architectural project that takes cues from a limited set of keywords and the intersections between them where the initially limiting approach leads to various creative expressions
and homogeneity within the project.
A historical context is chosen to practice integrating such ideas in contextually sensitive sites as well.
-Location: Al-Fustat
and homogeneity within the project.
A historical context is chosen to practice integrating such ideas in contextually sensitive sites as well.
-Location: Al-Fustat
-Concept: My project is a path of fragmented perceptions converging to unveil a complete picture that is diverged to multiple experiences unique to each user.
Keywords: Fragmented - Convergence - Divergence
Contextual Forces & Form Generation
Entrance Exterior
The formal keywords are immediately visible from the entrance where the incomplete fragments draw the users to enter and explore the project.
First Floor Interior
This shot illustrates the start of the tour where the same principles are applied to the interior layout and some design elements to emphasize the concept inside the spaces.
Second Floor Interior
After ascending to the second floor, more fragments of Old Cairo start to unveil
but are still not entirely clear.
but are still not entirely clear.
Third Floor Interior
At the end of the tour, users are presented with a panoramic view of Old Cairo which is the realisation of the concept's "Complete Picture" in a metaphorical manner.
Plans
Sections & Elevation
Final Board Presentation
