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Mtown Makadi Heights Centru Orașului by Innovation Design Studio

Mtown Makadi Heights Centru Orașului by Innovation Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award de Fier in Planificare Urbană Competition Category.


FierPlanificare Urbană· 2024

Mtown Makadi Heights Centru Orașului

by Innovation Design Studio

Client: Innovation Design Studio

A' Design Award de Fier Winner in Planificare Urbană Category

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The Design

About Mtown Makadi Heights Centru Orașului

Designul Mtown se articulează în jurul unei axe centrale, incorporând blocuri de clădiri pentru a conecta proiectul cu nodul principal. Piazzele intime dintre clustere oferă experiențe diverse. Crearea unei axe verzi cu vedere spre parcul central promovează o conexiune mai profundă cu natura. Designul prioritizează bunăstarea, luând în considerare efectele sociale, fizice, mentale și emoționale asupra locuitorilor și comunităților. Designul reflectă o abordare holistică, axată pe spații centrate pe bunăstare și accesibilitate pietonală. Transformarea plimbării într-o experiență plăcută pe tot parcursul anului este unul dintre obiectivele principale, prin adăugarea de zone umbrite de-a lungul axei.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fier

Mtown Makadi Heights Centru Orașului a câștigat A' Design Award de Fier, o recunoaștere prestigioasă acordată designurilor bune care îndeplinesc cerințele profesionale și industriale așteptate de la creații bine concepute. Câștigătorii Fierului demonstrează mare pricepere, înaltă specializare, înțelegere de specialitate și capacitate creativă din partea creatorilor lor. Se așteaptă ca Mtown Makadi Heights Centru Orașului să fie o creație foarte apreciată, admirată și prețuită, practică și inovatoare. Acest design câștigător al A' Design Award de Fier integrează cele mai bune practici din industrie și are caracteristici tehnice competente îmbinate cu know-how și talent. Pentru acuratețea sa, Mtown Makadi Heights Centru Orașului merită respect și este conceput pentru a aduce îmbunătățiri ale calității vieții care ajută la facerea lumii un loc mai bun.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
M-Town design revolves around a central spine, incorporating building blocks to connect the project with the main node. Intimate piazzas between clusters offer diverse experiences. Creating a green spine overlooking the central park, promotes a deeper connection with nature. The design prioritizes well-being, considering social, physical, mental, and emotional effects on occupants and communities. The design reflects a holistic approach focusing on well-being-centric space and walkability.
Dimensions & Packaging
Land Area:197,000 sqm
Footprint: 20%
BUA: 101,500 sqm
Level difference 23 meters
Land Dimensions: 655m x 420m
46% of the Built-up area is dedicated for residential units and the rest is dedicated for the retail, commercial, hotels and amenities.
Surrounded by residential neighborhoods
Tags
downtown, Mixed-use, spine, spiralspine, Mtown, Nightlife, alive, Integrated, Wellness, Walkabletown
Production Technology
The design was produced after a back and forth open discussions with the client to get a full understanding of their requirements. We started by introducing three different directions which gave us the opportunity to brainstorm with the client unlocking the full potential of our concept design. We used AutoCad, Sketchup, 3Dmax, Photoshop and InDesign to illustrate and present our design.
Design Challenge
The main challenge while designing this project was the level difference within the site and how to make use of that 20m difference creating an interesting integrated outdoor space. The other challenge was to come Up with an innovative downtown fabric and creating different vibe for each cluster connecting them all with the main spine harmoniously.
Another challenge is to keep this large open space walkable and safe for pedestrians without vehicles interference.
Research
Our research was based on the site studies and analysis in terms of contour lines, level difference, climate impact, the surrounding and the accessibility to the site whether for vehicles or the pedestrians access. In addition to the sea view studies. Our research was also focusing how to incorporate the wellness principles within the design as we believe that the urban fabric and architecture has a high impact on the well-being of the end-user.
Inspiration
Inspired by the unique shape of the land, the level difference within the land and the wellness concept. We are very keen to implement wellness principles within our design as we believe the urban and architecture fabric has a huge impact on the mood and well-being of the user.
The shape of the land effortlessly imposed the concept of the spiral spine connecting all the clusters and amenities with the main node and the sky piazza created as an outdoor amphitheater welcoming musical festivals.
Project Duration
The design process started in September 2023 and the project is under construction, located in the heart of Makadi Heights, merely 20 minutes from Hurghada by the Red Sea in Egypt. Makadi Height stands as a central hub, situated at the peak of Makadi Bay, at an advantageous location, positioned 78meter above sea level.
Operation Flow
Crafted with meticulous attention, our
design philosophy centers on creating
an environment that seamlessly weaves
together all essential facilities and amenities.
The intention is to craft a fully integrated
town where every conceivable need is not
only met but exceeded.
Our commitment to thoughtful planning
ensures that residents experience the
epitome of convenience and comfort,
making each aspect of daily life effortlessly
accessible within this meticulously designed
community.
Team Members
Design Director: Mahmoud Farouk, Managing Director: Alaa Abdel Hamid, Design Manager: Abdel Rahman Elshafay, Architect: Ibrahim Ismail, Architect: Mahmoud El Amir, Architect: Ahmed Helmy, Architect: Ahmed Aly, Architect: Ahmed Nazir, Architect: Moustafa Salah, Design Management: Sandy Sawiris
Image Credits
Main Image 3D Artist & Illustrator Atelier 23
Image #1 3D Artist & Illustrator Atelier 23
Image #2 3D Artist & Illustrator Atelier 23
Image #3 3D Artist & Illustrator Atelier 23
Image #4 3D Artist & Illustrator Innovation Design Studio

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