Graduation Project 2021
Supervised By Prof. Dr. Mohamed Reda, T.A. Moataz Hassanein
Location Al-Warraq Island, Egypt
Grade A
Location Al-Warraq Island, Egypt
Grade A
School Architectural Engineering & Technology, Cairo University
Brief
Al-Warraq Island is blessed with great resources, location, and people. The island is going through a transitional period of governmental development, but those future plans are separating the residents from their culture, traditions, identity, and their "past". Thus, the only glue between the future and the past is the youth. To prepare the young generation for the future, Versus Center offers activities that promote youth development not forgetting about their past. On contrary, it emphasizes both their past and future and the dynamism of the development plans, and the rigidity of Al-Warraq.
Concept
The center creates a connection between the two clashing sides of Al-Warraq's past and future, through expressing the dynamism of the youth and rigidity of the traditions.
Form Generation
Main Spine
The main entrance is the start of a journey inside the main spine, enjoying a rich experience under the main shed.
Boat Museum & Workshop
A crucial part of the recreational activities is reviving endangered crafts like boat making.
Shading Devices
The center deploys several shading devices to provide thermal comfort, natural lighting and create continuity throughout the center.
The Playground
Playground area overlooking the sport building.
Halls and Pitches
The main 5-a-sided pitch places on the roof shades the two multi-sports halls underneath it.
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