ELIE SAAB and Emaar Misr unveil Signature Villas at Cairo Gate, Egypt
ELIE SAAB Signature Villas at Cairo Gate were unveiled on November 28, 2021, at Abdeen Palace by Mohamed Aly Alabbar, Founder of Emaar Properties, and Elie Saab in the presence of HE Khaled El Annany, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities.
Emaar Misr, the leading global developer, is partnering for the first time with ELIE SAAB, presenting an exclusive collection of elegantly interior designed Signature Villas by ELIE SAAB with ELIE SAAB Maison collection at Cairo Gate, Sheikh Zayed, offering an exquisite lifestyle unlike anywhere seen before featuring lavish and spacious villas, a limited-edition one-story villa type marking the global fashion icon’s first-ever interior design concept in Egypt, in Cairo Gate, Sheikh Zayed.
On this occasion, Mohamed Aly Alabbar said: “After our successful collaboration in Dubai, we are proud to announce that we are extending our fruitful partnership with ELIE SAAB and introducing his brilliant designs in Egypt for the first time. We are happy to launch ELIE SAAB Signature villas in Cairo Gate, El Sheikh Zayed. These distinctive villas reflect ELIE SAAB’s unique aesthetic touches; offering our customers a matchless lifestyle.”
ELIE SAAB Signature Villas at Cairo Gate are exquisitely crafted to perfection adding a magical touch to each corner. Special attention has been given to the finishes, delivering an exceptional level of quality, aesthetic and tactical performance in pure ELIE SAAB style. Featuring a limited addition one story villa type along with other spacious villa types with areas ranging from 350 to 570 SQM. ELIE SAAB Signature Villas at Cairo Gate are surrounded by breathtaking views of luscious green valleys and beautiful lily ponds, featuring a yoga pavilion and direct access to Rays social club. ELIE SAAB Signature Villas serve as a subtle landmark of elegance and composure, every aspect of the interiors is carefully selected to create an experience as unique as your signature.
Cairo Gate is Emaar Misr’s first gateway into West Cairo on an area of 133 feddans, centrally located in Sheikh Zayed, offering a boutique lifestyle living and an exclusive community surrounded by breathtaking scenery for a lifestyle as unique as your signature. As you walk through the walkways of Cairo Gate, you will discover countless premium services and facilities, including world class hospitality at Vida Hotel, an international experience at Vida Serviced Residences and Rays, Cairo Gate’s exclusive social club. A refined and upscale experience is offered at Townsquare, a mixed commercial hub, featuring upscale retail outlets, fine dining restaurants and boutique offices.
Cairo Gate’s first phase has been awarded to 5 of the largest contracting companies that have already commenced on the construction work, with a total value of EGP 1.4 bn.
Saab said: “The collaboration with Emaar, one of the leading developers worldwide, has reached further milestones in success. After the achievement in Dubai, we are leading today on a new journey in Egypt, at Cairo Gate, a new landmark that translates the brand’s lifestyle vision in an immersive sense of luxury and elegance.”
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Zaha Hadid Architects and Leigh & Orange Limited unveil the new design for a Student Residence Development at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) and Leigh & Orange Limited (L&O) unveil the new design for a Student Residence Development at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).
Established in 1991, HKUST has become a leading research institution, consistently ranked amongst the best in Asia and around the globe. HKUST is also one of the world’s fastest growing universities. Over half of the university’s 16,000 students enrolled in the 2019-2020 academic year are from overseas, creating an urgent demand for new residential facilities within its Clear Water Bay campus.
Planned for completion in 2023, the university’s new halls of residence designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in collaboration with Leigh & Orange will house over 1,500 students. Marrying advanced digital design technologies with sustainable construction practices and operational strategies for its 50-year life cycle, the design is guided by the university’s mission to harness technology and innovation to solve today’s critical global issues.
Located at the Southeast of the HKUST campus, the new halls of residence are embedded within a steeply sloping site of approximately 25m of level difference. The building’s roof line has been designed as its primary circulation and incorporates shaded outdoor areas for students and staff to rest and gather together, helping to build a stronger cross-campus culture. This rooftop walkway creates a new connection between the academic blocks of the north campus and the primarily residential blocks of the south, eliminating the need for students and staff to circumnavigate the hilly terrain.
Digital design tools allowing simultaneous considerations of numerous site parameters including terrain levels, solar radiation, sightlines and soil conditions have defined the design’s optimal configuration and orientation; while the digital encoding of its internal spaces enabled layout tests to optimize functionality and adaptability, as well as accurate calculation of natural light levels.
The halls of residence are organized in a hexagonal configuration creating four courtyards terraced into the steeply sloping site. With all rooms facing open spaces, the approximately 35,500 sq.m of accommodation includes communal areas for living, learning, recreation and leisure. The courtyards are designed to be quieter spaces for rest and relaxation, while the surrounding hillside will be replanted to prevent soil erosion with zones for exercise and social activities.
The residences are arranged in three differing ‘clusters’ that combine communal living spaces with a varying number of single or double occupancy bedrooms, enabling between 18 to 36 students to share one apartment as a single self-contained ‘household’ that encourages a sense of ownership and cohesion.
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