ARCHITECTURE REPORT 2014 2من اصل2

surface drainage system.
WATER RESERVOIRS
The three existing water reservoirs each 70 meters in diameter and 14
meters deep increased the constraints and risks to the infrastructure.
Landscaping the three water tanks tops required careful consideration of the
tanks’ structural limitations and waterproofing.
SITE FURNITURE & LIGHTING
Due to the lack of commercial landscape products in Egypt, park furniture,
lighting, bollards, seats, trash receptacles, drinking fountains, play
equipment, fountains and pergolas were custom designed by the landscape
architect and manufactured by local artisans.
DESIGN CONCEPT
The design intent was to provide green open space for the residents of
adjacent districts and the greater Cairo population, and to utilize local
artisans and laborers in the construction of the park as an effort to improve
their economic status. The design theme was derived from the contextual
historical Islamic heritage of old Cairo, a distinctive interpretation of the
Islamic gardens design criteria. The main pedestrian spine is the key feature
of the park, running north-south with a view of Cairo’s citadel and
Mohamed Ali Mosque. It is characterized by sophisticated geometric
pavement patterns. accentuated by various water features, and bordered on
both sides by secluded sitting areas, sunken gardens, and citrus orchards.
To further integrate the Park context, the original Ayyubid wall gates serve
as a major entrance from AI Darb AI Ahmar district.