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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
www.oekoplan.com.eg info@oekoplan.com.eg
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