Egyptian graduation projects Competition 2.0

2023, 2024 Graduates

Brief

This competition aims to provide a dynamic platform for young Egyptian designers to showcase their creative ideas and innovative solutions.

By participating, young designers will:

01.

Showcase Creative Thoughts

Present your unique project to industry leaders, peers, and the public, highlighting your creativity and problem-solving skills.
02.

Public Recognition

Gain recognition through media coverage, social media, and public exhibitions, helping to build your professional reputation.
03.

Foster Innovation and Creativity

Contribute to a culture of innovation in Egypt, inspiring others and driving forward the design industry in the country.
04.

Connect with Potential Employers

Network with professionals and companies within the design sector, opening doors to potential job opportunities and collaborations.

Jury

Jury Members.

Michele

Pasca

Karim

El Hayawan

Ali

A. Alraouf

Islam

El Mashtooly

Karim

Mekhtigian

Winners

First Prize Winner.

Shrouk Abdel-monem

Cairo University

Project Brief

The Living cell "Floating island in the land of gold"

“””The Living Cell”” is an innovative architectural project that harnesses the natural flow of the Nile River to generate sustainable energy. The project features a floating island foundation with a design that accelerates the river’s current to an optimal velocity, allowing a specialised material to convert the kinetic energy of water into electricity. This green energy is transferred wirelessly, drawing inspiration from Tesla’s pioneering work to minimize energy loss. The island’s design is deeply influenced by the context of El Nuba, with its form mirroring the surrounding mountains. This creates a visual harmony with the landscape and optimises shading. The surface of the island is dotted with small squares that replicate local settlement patterns, further integrating the project into its cultural and environmental surroundings. “”The Living Cell”” exemplifies the seamless blending of advanced technology with traditional environmental sensitivity, offering a sustainable solution that respects and enhances its natural setting. “

Winners

Second Prize Winner.

Donia Alaa

Cairo University

Project Brief

HYDROSHIELD

HYDROSHIELD is an innovative architectural project aimed at addressing coastal vulnerability in New Damietta, Egypt, by integrating agricultural innovation and community resilience. Designed to adapt to water movement, it tackles key challenges like rising sea levels, flooding, and soil degradation. The project incorporates kinetic structures that function as both protective barriers and flood mitigators. It fosters community engagement through climate awareness exhibits, vertical farming labs, and interactive spaces, empowering locals to participate in flood-mitigation efforts. By promoting sustainable practices and enhancing safety, HYDROSHIELD supports long-term economic stability and improves the quality of life for coastal communities.

Winners

Third Prize Winner.

Antoon Boktor

Cairo University

Project Brief

RE-PALMATION GRID

“The centralization of people in Cairo has strained resources and hindered regional development. To address this, it is essential to decentralize the economy and promote diversification. Bahariya Oasis highlights this challenge, as it faces economic difficulties despite having abundant natural resources. The oasis is home to approximately 3 million palm trees, each producing around 40 kilograms of burnable material annually. This results in a potential yield of 120,000 tons of waste material per year, which remains largely untapped. RE-PALMATION GRID represents an innovative solution that integrates agricultural innovation and the circular economy, addressing the pressing economic challenges of Egypt’s Oasis regions. The project combines cutting-edge architecture with advanced technology to create a sustainable, energy-efficient system. RE-PALMATION GRID aims to establish a facility in Bahariya Oasis that integrates palm trees into the existing irrigation grid infrastructure, utilizing rainwater-powered irrigation systems. The project uses drones to collect palm tree waste (biomass) from across the oasis, which is then processed in a biomass waste collection system. The collected biomass is converted into biofuels, which are used in capsule boilers attached to wall systems for energy production. Palmation Strips will be clearly visible to the community, showcasing the Re-Palmation process within the palm irrigation grid system—from biomass collection to energy production. This not only demonstrates the potential of this technology but also helps raise awareness and educate the local community about its benefits.”

Awards

Honorable Mentions.

Nourhan Mohsen
Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport
Muhammed Salah
Cairo University
Marwan Rayan
Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport
Mahmoud ELBakry
Ain Shams University
Basmala Elnady
Cairo University
Mohamed Mamdouh
Cairo University
Gamela Ahmed
Cairo University

Awards

Shortlisted Projects.

Yara Adel
Cairo University
Malak Diab
Cairo University
Jaida Elsharkawy
AAST
Omnya Mostafa
Cairo University
Tarek Ahmed
AAST
Hanna Ismail
AAST
Mai Gaweesh, Logaina Fathallah, Engy Eldamarawy
German University in Cairo
Menna Wael
Ain Shams University
Basel Adel
Cairo University
Shahd Khaled
AAST
Kholoud Raafat
Ain Shams University
Aya Amr
AAST
Omar Elmanadely
Cairo University
Mariam Islam
German University in Cairo
Malak Elmokadem
Nile University
Amira Abdullah
Cairo University
Ashraqat Radwan
AAST
Yehia Mohamed
German University in Cairo
Hager Nagy
Cairo university
Amr Gamal
Helwan University

Awards

Longlisted Projects.

Omar Hashem, Kenzy Mohamed, Mai Mahmoud, Rahma Fawzy
German University in Cairo
Zyad Khattab, Essraa Essam, Nesreen Sobhy, Olfah Akram
German University In Cairo
Essraa Elnaggar
German University in Cairo
Kenzy Khalifa
AAST
Fadi Bishara
Cairo University
Mohamed Taha
AAST
Jana Abdou
AAST
Sarah Abed
AAST
Rawan Abouzayed
Ain Shams University
Youssra Ahmad
German University in Cairo
Mariam Assal
AAST
Nada Mansour
German University in Cairo
Yosra ElDash
AAST
Maryam Bedir
German University in Cairo
Seif Kanoush
Alexandria University
Jad Traek
Future University
Nermeen Thabet
Nile University
Maya Hafez
AAST
Lina Yasser
AAST
Nourhan Yasser
AAST

Media

Partners.

Awards

Sponsors.