Drain covers are not just useless metal pieces used in streets
THEY ACTUALLY HAVE A PURPOSE
So what's their purpose?
Well drain covers are supposed to reflect the architecture
and history of their surrounding area.
Since each place has a different historical background and
architectural style than the other,
then it would be really interesting to show each area
with it’s designed drain covers that
represent the architectural style of the place.
As for pedestrians,
these drain covers would include conceptual signs which
will inform them with the street’s name,
date of when the area was first built
and when the drain cover was designed.
Info-Graphic
research
Public Intervention
Observation & Analysis
Applying the concept to three different places in Cairo
Concepts
Zamalik (Art Deco)
Downtown (Art Nouveau)
Old Cairo (Islamic Art)
Prototype
Wood (Mold)
Final Poster Featured in Berlin Opening Exhibition
