2023 – 2024

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

a. alraouf

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.

AJEEJ
Yara Adel
Cairo University
Supernova: "The Rise of Old Karanis"
Malak Diab
Cairo University
The Silo & The Stage
Jaida Elsharkawy
AAST
AuntPalm
Omnya Mostafa
Cairo University
Portential
Tarek Ahmed
AAST
Geographical Science Museum
Hanna Ismail
AAST
Voronoi Tower
Mai Gaweesh, Logaina Fathallah, Engy Eldamarawy
German University in Cairo
Circulix- Technopolis city
Menna Wael
Ain Shams University
Oasisgensis Research Center
Basel Adel
Cairo University
Blue Horizon, Marine Institute
Shahd Khaled
AAST
Sustena city- The makerspace city
Kholoud Raafat
Ain Shams University
Portential
Aya Amr
AAST
Geoflow
Omar Elmanadely
Cairo University
Ethereal Echoes
Mariam Islam
German University in Cairo
Cyclus: Barcelona
Malak Elmokadem
Nile University
Building That Never Ages
Amira Abdullah
Cairo University
Metamorphosis
Ashraqat Radwan
AAST
MIRADOR DEL NUDO
Yehia Mohamed
German University in Cairo
Evolving Realm
Hager Nagy
Cairo university
The art museum - THE NILE LINE
Amr Gamal
Helwan University

Awards

Longlisted Projects.

Cave of the Stars
Omar Hashem, Kenzy Mohamed, Mai Mahmoud, Rahma Fawzy
German University in Cairo
AGHURMI
Zyad Khattab, Essraa Essam, Nesreen Sobhy, Olfah Akram
German University In Cairo
EGPC-072_Page_1
Essraa Elnaggar
German University in Cairo
Odyssey; A story of timeless transformation
Kenzy Khalifa
AAST
STRA-W-ATT
Fadi Bishara
Cairo University
TELOS
Mohamed Taha
AAST
Alexandria's Narritive- Industrial Heritage Cultural Center
Jana Abdou
AAST
Re-inventing the borders
Sarah Abed
AAST
Enigma "Where whispers of stone tell tales"
Rawan Abouzayed
Ain Shams University
Celestial Eyes- Light Museum and Lifelong Learning Institute
Youssra Ahmad
German University in Cairo
The climate change initiative
Mariam Assal
AAST
The Cinema Nexus: Cairo Museum of Motion Picture
Nada Mansour
German University in Cairo
Altitude X
Yosra ElDash
AAST
Light museum and lifelong learning with light
Maryam Bedir
German University in Cairo
The Cultural Park
Seif Kanoush
Alexandria University
Al-Wasila
Jad Traek
Future University
Multaqaa
Nermeen Thabet
Nile University
REJUVENATE
Maya Hafez
AAST
Echoes Of Alexandria
Lina Yasser
AAST
City Of The Dead
Nourhan Yasser
AAST

Media

Partners.

Awards

Sponsors.