Al Alamein Opera House and Performance Arts Center

Ain Shams University

Project idea

An Opera house and Performance Arts Center designed to be an icon on the Mediterranean Sea. The form was generated from the idea of balance between city and nature taking into account sustainable design factors.

Project description

• Project location: Al Alamien, Egypt
• Built area: 10000 sqm
• Site area: 40000 sqm
• Status: Senior Project - Unbuilt
• Typology: Opera House and Performing Arts Center
Through an organic form generated from two forces pulling at the building, as well as Covid-19 practices such as outdoor performances, the building was designed to serve as the new icon on Egypt's North Coast.

Technical information

Using simulations and passive designs techniques, the building form was generated taking into account sustainable practices including water management, energy generation (using a solar farm), UHI mitigation and CO2 emissions reduction.