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The Ark Business District Complexo Comercial by Innovation Design Studio

The Ark Business District Complexo Comercial by Innovation Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Ouro in Design de Construção e Projetos Imobiliários Competition Category.


OuroImobiliário· 2023

The Ark Business District Complexo Comercial

by Innovation Design Studio

Client: Innovation Design Studio

A' Design Award de Ouro Winner in Imobiliário Category

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The Design

About The Ark Business District Complexo Comercial

Composto por 11 edifícios no total, o próspero distrito comercial funde a funcionalidade moderna com uma filosofia de design simplificada que considera o exterior como parte do seu dia de trabalho, introduzindo pátios abertos ao céu e espaços abertos irregulares dentro dos edifícios. Uma área de estacionamento distribuída em dois níveis, juntamente com pontos de desembarque de carros disponíveis em cada edifício, garantem uma viagem tranquila para todos os visitantes. A área comercial e de varejo no térreo oferece uma experiência gastronômica e de compras dinâmica, com marcas renomadas e cozinhas globais reunidas em um espaço animado e movimentado.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ouro

The Ark Business District Complexo Comercial conquistou o A' Design Award de Ouro, um reconhecimento imensamente prestigiado atribuído a designs de primeira linha, maravilhosos e notáveis. Os vencedores do Ouro são criações extremamente inovadoras, visionárias e glamorosamente deslumbrantes, que refletem o prodígio, a sabedoria e a proeza dos seus designers. Espera-se que The Ark Business District Complexo Comercial seja uma invenção muito elogiada, pioneira e monumental, que oferece um valor sem precedentes. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ouro é um projeto espetacular e respeitado, que beneficia muito e faz avançar as fronteiras da arte, da ciência, do design e da tecnologia. The Ark Business District Complexo Comercial cria sentimentos intensos de desejo, evoca paixão, incentiva a criatividade e fascina-nos.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Our thriving business district, comprised of 11 buildings
in total, fuses modern functionality with a streamlined
design philosophy that considers the outdoors as part
of your workday. A parking area spread across two
levels along with car drop-off spots available at each
building, ensure a smooth journey for all visitors. The
commercial and retail area on the ground level boasts
a dynamic dining and shopping experience, with
renowned brands and global cuisines coming together
in one lively and bustling space.
Dimensions & Packaging
The project is consisted of 11 buildings surrounding different size piazzas that are the beating heart of The Ark Business District. The piazzas offer a variety of urban experiences that enable the workday to be sprinkled with some leisurely moments.
Land Area: 64,385 sqm
Overall BUA: 362,327 sqm
Buildings Footprint: 31,652 sqm
Outdoor spaces: 32,733 sqm
Tags
Business, Office-building, Business-district, offices, retail, mix-use, mixed-use, innovative-design, design, architecture-design, commercial, complex
Production Technology
Efficiency is everything. Smart technologies are at the
core of what we do. Using a Building Management
System (BMS), The Ark Business District will utilize the
latest in property technology applications allowing
the project to leverage various efficiencies; moreover,
facilities will be automated with minimal need for
human manpower. Our buildings will operate with
systems that communicate to deliver data, thereby
enabling efficient usage of resources, adjusting cost
in real time, and improving the quality of life of the
tenants. All BMS systems are interconnected with
the possibility of modification upon request via a
community application.
Design Challenge
The main challenge while designing this project was the level difference within the site and how to make use of that 8m difference creating an interesting integrated outdoor space.
The other challenge was to come up with innovative office configuration to make it appealing for the client i.e. creating private offices that are designed as semi-standalone
spaces, in which tenants can enjoy their
own private entrance, cores, reception and
services. We also have shared creative workspaces offering the
office occupants a change of scenery when holding meetings, creative brainstorming sessions, or project development sessions.
Inspiration
The concept of dynamic and movement of buildings represent the evolution, motion, progress and continuous development of human beings physically and spiritually.
Reflecting on the user, breaking monotony and boredom, spreading the spirit of vitality and excitement.
The buildings turn from the state of stability to an active project where interactions between inside/out happen simultaneously - which is confirmed by introducing outdoor business terraces, open to sky courtyards for penthouse offices, irregular open spaces.
Project Duration
The project is under construction.
Located in the heart of New Cairo, approximately 35 km East of Cairo downtown in an area of already livable new development. The site is 5 minutes drive from Ring road through road Ninety.
The site is also indirectly accessible through Cairo-Sokhna road, Intermediate ring road, which ties the location with Greater Cairo districts.
Operation Flow
The business district is treated as livable experiences and not just as administrative buildings.
High-end retail brands and world-class global cuisines
meet in this thriving commercial space, pulsating with a
vibrant energy. The commercial area enjoys a spacious
boulevard that cuts through the retail strip, while abundant
green spaces and delightful water features add to The Ark
Business District's recreational experience. The space is
designed to promote ease of movement, relaxed circulation,
and a sociable communal feel.
Retail tenants are provided with back of house areas, for all
units, which include storage and loading docks. These areas
are conveniently located adjacent to each unit.
Team Members
Design Director: Mahmoud Farouk
Managing Director: Alaa Abdel Hamid
Design Manager: Abdel Rahman Elshafay
Architect: Mahmoud El Amir
Architect: Ahmed Aly
Architect: Ibrahim Ismail
Junior Architect: Ahmed Nazir
Interior Designer: Ola Abdel Shafy
Design Management: Sandy Sawiris
Image Credits
Main Image 3D Artist & Illustrator Innovation Design Studio
Image #1 3D Artist & Illustrator Innovation Design Studio
Image #2 3D Artist & Illustrator Innovation Design Studio
Image #3 3D Artist & Illustrator Innovation Design Studio
Image #4 3D Artist & Illustrator Methanoia

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