Aswan Urban Vision 2030

Idea projektu

Bring Suno (Aswan ancient name means market) back. Aswan is the strategic gate to the south and it's was known for its old markets since the ancient Egypt era.

Popis projektu

This project focuses on Walk-ability,quality of life ,Connectivity,User comfort and Memorable identity with enjoyable experience. Increasing Water elements and green spaces to beat Aswan's high temperature. Redesign Buildings facades in project area to suit Aswan's identity.

Technické informace

Using Local materials that exists in Aswan ( Granite - Stone - Mud brick - wood - ....).

Yasmin Osama, Nesma Khaled , Mariem Tarek, Hana Anter - Mona Ezz, Shams Abdelkhalek

Arab academy for science and technology

Egypt

Urbanismus

Projekt odevzdán

13. 07. 2024

Tag

Urbanismus Landscape + Planning
  • Playground
  • Parks
  • Public spaces
  • Gardens
  • Waterway
  • Cemetery

Rada studentům

Aswan Urban Vision 2030

This project presents a regionally grounded and context-sensitive urban revitalization strategy that seeks to reestablish Aswan’s historic identity as “Suno”—a thriving marketplace and strategic gateway to the south. The design framework focuses on five key urban principles: walkability, connectivity, user comfort, quality of life, and memorable spatial identity. These are addressed through a combination of open space improvements, pedestrian-friendly circulation networks, expanded green and water elements, and façade redesigns that draw on traditional Aswan materials such as granite, stone, mud brick, and wood. The project’s strength lies in its clear urban logic and cultural authenticity. The introduction of shaded walkways, cooling water features, and green corridors is particularly appropriate for Aswan’s high-temperature climate. Moreover, the emphasis on using local materials contributes both to sustainability and cultural continuity. However, while the urban-scale intentions are commendable, the architectural detailing and spatial articulation of key nodes (such as intersections, markets, and cultural landmarks) could be further developed to enhance the experiential quality of the interventions. Additionally, the visual language and presentation would benefit from greater clarity in phasing, stakeholder integration, and economic viability. Overall, this is a promising and socially relevant urban design proposal, with strong conceptual grounding and contextual sensitivity, though it would benefit from further architectural refinement and strategic implementation planning.
20.03.2026

Tamer ElSerafi

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