Introduction

Mission and Vision

About Ökoplan

Services

Planning

Urban Design

Landscaping

Architectural Design

Interior Design

Civil and Structural Engineering

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table of contents

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introduction

I N N O V A T I V E I D E A S

We nurture

is one of the leading engineering consultancy

firms in Egypt, with a distinguished team of planners,

architects and engineers, whose practice covers a wide

range of services, including planning, urban design,

landscaping, architectural design, interior design, civil and

structural engineering.

Originally founded in Stuttgart, Germany, began

its services in 1990; another office was later established in

Cairo, Egypt in 1993. Since then, the firm has been involved

in a broad variety of projects with different typologies: small-

scale and large-scale; individual buildings and large

complexes, both inside and outside Egypt.

Over the past ten years, team has established strong relationships with numerous overseas engineering

consultancy firms, thus becoming exposed to other ways of practice, making it possible to exchange different work

methodologies.

The firm s expertise in design and development is underpinned by a long history of successfully completed projects.

In this profile, we present a summary of our vision, work process and the experience of the team behind our uniqueness.

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mission and vision

Design yourQ U A L I T Y O F L I F E

s work is driven by the quest for quality- a belief

that our contribution to the built environment is a vital step

towards providing present and future generations with a

better quality of life. As a group of planners, urban designers,

architects and engineers, we nurture innovative ideas that

reveal high standards of professional skills. We work together

as a team, utilizing progressive design approaches and

integrating state-of-the-art technologies throughout the

design process, to achieve the best quality within the most

economic and feasible means.

explores the complex challenges of built and

natural environments, developing solutions that balance a

modern aesthetic, with an ecologically sensitive practice

to create value and identity, while fulfilling the global

commitment to sustainability. We are concerned with the physical contexts of all our projects and are sensitive to

the cultures and climates of their places, acknowledging that architecture is generated by the needs of people, and

always guided by the belief that the quality of our surroundings directly influences the quality of our lives.

We are convinced that high quality is achieved through clarity and transparency in design; our buildings are created

from the balanced combination of forms, which are positioned in the urban context according to how they relate to

the skyline or the streetscape of the surroundings. This approach is coupled by our strong commitment to the clients

we serve, and also to the public realm and the many users involved.

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about ökoplan

More thanJ U S T A D E S I G N G R O U P

is a full-service engineering consultancy firm,

originally founded in Stuttgart, Germany in 1990. Another

office was later established in Cairo, Egypt in 1993. The

firm is a unified multi-discipline organization that delivers

innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet and exceed

clients needs through focused and responsive teamwork.

With more than 180 engineers, our scope of services covers

a variety of specialties: planning, urban design, landscape

design, architectural design, interior design and structural

engineering.Our work volume in the Middle East comprises

projects that cover- in total- around 25,000,000 sqm of land.

Annually, we develop more than 1,400,000 sqm of project

built-up areas, starting from conceptual design to construction drawings and tender documents, in addition to site

supervision and construction management.

INNOVATION is considered the driving force of our work. commits itself to creating original solutions that

strongly relate to the surrounding environment. Each and every project is tackled from within its unique circumstances

in order to manage its constraints, while unleashing its potentials.

TEAMWORK is considered the backbone of our practice. It is achieved through the interaction between

members, who inspire each other so as to reach higher levels of performance. We all work for the best interest of

the task at hand.

ENJOYMENT is the spirit of our team. We all take pleasure in the designs we conceive, in transforming visions into

reality. Together, we have created much more than just a design group. It is our greatest joy to focus passionately

on materializing novel ideas throughout our practice.

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PLANNING

City planning, land-use planning, tourism planning, industrial planning,

and strategic planning for different community types

URBAN DESIGN

Master planning, urban land-use planning, city space design, and design guidelines

LANDSCAPING

Site design, softscape, hardscape, water features, and street furniture

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Architectural design for different building types

INTERIOR DESIGN

Interior design for hotels, offices and residential buildings

Geotechnical studies, surveying works, structural design and structural systems

CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

We deliverCOST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS

Each of the indicated services is carried out through different

work stages, as follows:

Pre-Schematic Design: identification of client’s needs and

objectives; preparation of feasibility studies, financial and time

requirements, project scope; establishment of site-related

limitations. Development of initial statement of requirements

into the Design Brief, identification of procurement method,

procedures, organizational structure and range of consultants

and others to be involved in the project.

Schematic Design: implementation of Design Brief and

preparation of additional data, preparation of concept design,

including outline proposals for structural and building

services systems, design guidelines, outline specifications

and cost estimation, review of procurement route.

Design Development: refinement and description of the size

and character of a project, development of concept design

to include structural and building services systems, updated

outline specifications and cost plan. Preparation of technical

designs and specifications, coordination of project elements

for statutory standards and approvals, as well as construction

safety.

Construction Documents: production of detailed working

drawings, detailed information for construction, coordination

between engineering disciplines, BOQs, specifications and

final cost estimation.

Tender Documentation: preparation of tender documents

in sufficient detail to enable a tender or tenders to be obtained

for the project.

Tender Action: identification and evaluation of potential

contractors and/or specialists for the project. Obtaining and

appraising tenders; submission of recommendations to the

client; awarding contracts.

Site Supervision: ensuring proper standards of construction

within agreed-upon cost and time limits.

Project Management Construction Management (PMCM):

planning, organizing and managing the various tasks involved

in a construction project to ensure completion in accordance

with technical drawings, while controlling the specified time

frame and budget.

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Transforming visionsI N T O R E A L I T Y

Planning is the dynamic process of setting goals, developing

strategies, and outlining tasks and schedules to accomplish

these goals, and thus transform visions into reality. It deals

with the organization of all the elements that make up cities

and handles their growth and functionality, bringing many

different disciplines under a single umbrella.

Our scope of services deals with different types of

communities on the strategic planning level, as well as on

the physical planning level, covering a range of activities,

which include site analysis and selection, city planning,

planning

land-use planning, tourism planning, and industrial planning. The projects vary in locations, sizes, and their surrounding

environments, which affect the way each of them is handled.

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has been involved in the design of major new

urban communities around Cairo, such as the extension of

New Cairo City, 6th of October City, Badr City and Al-Shorouk

City; in addition to the strategic planning of a number of

Egyptian cities, such as Luxor and Ismailia. Moreover,

key members have taken part in Cairo: 2050

vision, which outlines the long-term plan for Cairo, with

the aim of reversing urban deterioration and improving the

quality of life.

planning

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Urban Design is about establishing connections between

people and places, movement and urban form, nature and

the built fabric. It brings together the many aspects of

place-making, sustainability and economic viability into the

creation of places with distinct beauty and clear identity.

Urban Design is about creating a vision for an area, then

using suitable architecture and landscape design to bring

the vision to life. It is about shaping the physical setting of

life in different communities and involves the design of

groups of buildings and spaces, thus establishing the

processes that make successful development possible.

The art ofM A K I N G P L A C E S

urban design

Throughout 30 years of expertise, key members have gained a strong reputation in urban design, developing

a large number of projects over different design levels, which range from the master planning of a whole urban

community to the creation of a single space. The projects vary in locations, areas, typologies, design themes and life

styles; covering a number of resorts inside and outside Egypt, residential compounds, sports clubs, commercial

centers, and office parks to mention only a few.

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urban design

At , we provide clients with masterplan

solutions that match their aspirations and can be realized

in today s demanding economic environment. Using our

multi-skilled resources, we achieve design visions that

are underpinned by ease of movement, legibility of space,

clear city branding, safety, sustainability and access to

high-quality public spaces.

Our philosophy seeks to create places that bring about

a higher quality of life and economic vitality- above all

attracting people to use and enjoy new environments.

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Landscaping is the design of outdoor, public and private

spaces that are both visually striking and functional,

achieving environmental, behavioural and aesthetic

outcomes. The success of a design relies heavily on the

systematic examination and understanding of the existing

social, ecological, and geological conditions of the site.

Landscaping is one of our core fields of work; it is about

understanding the client's objectives, and then applying our

expertise to develop visionary and high quality design solutions.

With our extensive experience over the past 30 years, we have

produced a multitude of successful designs for small-scale

and large-scale projects, ranging from the garden design

The art of creatingO U T D O O R L I V I N G S P A C E S

landscaping

Thanks to the use of cutting-edge technologies, every project is conceived, planned and viewed in advance, allowing

no room for chance. We believe that each landscape design should enhance the overall architecture of the place, should

provide a stimulating and aesthetically-pleasant environment, should respond elegantly to the functional requirements

of the design program, and finally, should provide all this while meeting the client’s budget expectations.

of single-family houses, to the landscape planning of new urban communities, resorts and business parks.

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We offer the complete range of landscape services from

schematic design to construction and tender documents, in

addition to site supervision and construction management. At

, we design, with the same passion and precision,

small private urban gardens and large landscape solutions for

public spaces and compounds.

We work as a team, taking into consideration the relationships

between buildings and their surroundings, the topography,

walls, roads, and planting. We are aware of the influence exerted

by climate, and the relationships of earth, plants, water and

building materials to create an architectural landscape integrated

with the natural and man-made environment.

landscaping

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Architecture is the art and science of building; addressing

both viability and cost for the builder, as well as aesthetics

and function for the user. It is about the creative

manipulation and coordination of materials, forms and

technology, with the aim of providing the spatial and shelter

needs of people, thus deeply affecting their well-being,

security and quality of living.

Over the years, members have designed and

realized a large number of buildings, covering a wide range

of typologies, such as single-family houses, apartment

buildings, malls, offices, hotels, clubhouses, sports and

educational buildings.

The art ofM A K I N G B U I L D I N G S

architecture

s architecture mirrors clarity, as an expression of aesthetic beauty, as well as functionality and sustainability.

By the creative organization of materials and components of mass, space, form, volume, texture, colour, light and shadow,

we are continuously in search of the simplest way to design a structure, always keeping in mind the goal of achieving the

highest functionality with the most basic elements and the most economic means.

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architecture

Clean-cut forms, transparency, simple geometry and

smooth surfaces are our trademarks; they shape our

brand and reflect our identity. At , we fully

adopt the concept of simplicity because we believe

that simple forms free people from everyday clutter,

and that clear spat ial designs help create an

atmosphere of serenity and tranquility.

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Interior design is the art of creating indoor spaces. It is a

multi-faceted profession, in which aesthetic and technical

skills are applied within a building- based on an

understanding of architectural elements- to conceive an

interior environment that fulfils the client’s needs and

aspirations.

Over the years, we have developed a number of interior

design projects, including residential, hotel and office

spaces, seeking appropriate solutions and applying them

in a sensitive manner that promotes the welfare of our

clients and improves the psychological and physical quality

of their lives

Conceiving indoor livingE N V I R O N M E N T S

interior design

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civil and structural engineering

Structural engineering is a professional discipline that deals

with the analysis and design of structures that support or

resist loads. Every part of a building is subject to the effects

of outside forces: gravity, wind, earthquakes, and

temperature changes, to mention only a few. Throughout

history, people have constructed buildings that have

withstood these forces over a long period of time, primarily

using rules of thumb derived from their own experiences

and those of their predecessors. In recent centuries, the

scientific and industrial revolutions introduced analytical

approaches that allowed designers to go beyond empirical

limitations and predict the behaviour of building systems

and components that existed only in their imaginations.

Creative thinking, I N N O V A T I V E S O L U T I O N S

This gave rise to the formalization and specialization of the modern engineering profession, which in turn led to more

accurate and cost-effective designs. Today, the individual responsible for ensuring that buildings will remain standing,

while carrying out their intended functions is the structural engineer.

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provides clients with world-class engineering.

Relying on an experienced, creative team of structural

designers and material engineers, we solve problems and

provide comprehensive technical support in all aspects of

construction. We take on each project with a multi-

disciplinary approach that enables our team and technical

staff to rise to challenges, achieving innovative design

solutions. We enjoy what we do and are committed to

maximize our ability to support our clients regardless of

time, location or circumstances.

civil and structural engineering

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Cairo: 1160/15 Al-Mosheer Ahmed Ismail St., Sheraton Buildings, Cairo, Egypt

Tel.: +202 22691104, +202 22691105, +202 22691106, +202 22691107

Stuttgart: Alte Weinsteige 15, 70180 Stuttgart (Germany),

Telefon: +49 711-630366 Fax: +49 711-630723

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