The renowned architect, Adrian Smith along with his partner Gordon Gill, from Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, (AS+GG) toured the New Administrative Capital in Egypt, accompanied by Maged Marie, CEO, Magnom Properties, the newly established real estate arm of the Saudi Rawabi Holding.
This was announced following a meeting of Adrian Smith with Dr Mostafa Madbouly the Prime Minister of Egypt and top Egyptian officials. He also toured various developments including the NAC, which is set to be the new administrative and financial capital of the country.
Egypt’s urban designs
AS+GG Architecture is exploring the possibility of working on additional projects in the country including the design of an upcoming project at NAC.
Adrian Smith feted the scale of construction and achievements at NAC, adding that Egypt has captivated the world with its forward-thinking approach and extensive knowledge, which has left a strong impression on people across the world.
He said, “We are looking forward to our partnership with Magnom Properties to develop yet another architectural marvel at NAC. The new megaprojects at NAC will play a major role in shaping the future of the Capital to be more people-centric by adopting the highest standards of sustainability, underlining the need to achieve carbon neutrality as a strategic priority.”
As part of the tour, the team visited the site of the Iconic Tower, a skyscraper anchoring the Capital, set to be the tallest building in Africa when completed.
In a joint press release, Maged Marie spoke about the collaboration and stated that the designs by architects have advanced tremendous development over the years to become more diversified and sustainable. They deploy the latest technologies, using environmentally friendly materials and adopting energy efficiency practices, which are key elements that will assist in foreseeing a more sustainable future for coming generations.
AS+GG stunning portfolio
Adrian Smith has designed world-class projects, led by Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates, and the Jeddah Tower project in Saudi Arabia, which is expected to break the world record of being the tallest manmade structure in the world.
Gordon Gill, through Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, designed the Al Wasl Plaza Dome, which is synonymous with the identity of Expo 2020 Dubai and the soul of its legacy, District 2020.