Geoffrey Morrison · CLIENT: Concept i
Citystars Heliopolis is a mixed-use retail complex in Egypt, first opened in 2004. The complex is under renovation, with a gross floor area of 250,000 square meters. The renovation covers architecture, interiors, lighting, wayfinding, landscape and sustainability within one integrated approach. Eight levels extend across a city block. The curved form refers to the flow of the Nile. Four atriums, named Orion, Eclipse, Solaris and Starport, shape the interior. Shade structures, a lake, trees and planting help to cool the site.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Citystars Heliopolis mall is the first integrated mixed-use development in Egypt, opened in 2004. The complex is currently under renovation with a focused GFA area of 250,000 sq.m. The scope included a completely integrated approach to architecture, interiors, lighting, wayfinding, landscape, and sustainability. With 8 levels spread across a city block, the new Citystars celebrates the fluidity of the Nile using a dramatic form and state-of-the-art materiality and technology.
- Inspiration
- The design language is biophilic, sinuous, comfortable and relaxing. Papyrus, lotus and water plant architectural forms are interpreted into supersized experiential features and way-finding markers. Huge shade structures, a show lake, trees and planting provide essential cooling. The mall interiors comprise 4 spectacular atriums; Orion, Eclipse, Solaris, and Starport – conveying a Galaxy of Life theme, with soft curved edges, light, creamy stone finishes, and charismatic lighting.
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