Residential Complex
Design Studio Research
UPL251
SUBMITTED TO:
Dr.Ahmed Sami
Eng.Soha Hussein
Eng.Yasmina Safwat
Eng. Alaa Omar
OUR TEAM
Ganna Khaled Ahmed Jomana Wageeh Abdelsalam Lara Sameeh Shoukry
21P0224 21P0007 21P0018
Mayar Abdelaziz Ismail Mostafa Amr Abdelsadek Seif Eldin Ayman Ahmed
21P0019 21P0184 21P0099
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BACKGROUND
• Gated Communities definition
• Why Gated communities
• Pros and Cons
• Services and Amenities
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OUR SERVICES/PRODUCTS
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EXPECTED PROJECTION
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OUR CLIENTS
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ABOUT OUR COMPANY
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OUR SERVICES/PRODUCTS
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EXPECTED PROJECTION
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Background
Gated Communities are residential
areas with restricted access and
controlled entry points offering
residents a sense of exclusivity,
privacy, and security through physical
barriers like walls or fences.
Why develop a gated community !?
Security Market Sense of Lifestyle Higher Exclusivity Status Symbol
Concerns Demand Community Property Values
Pros and Cons of a Gated
Community
Pros Cons
• Security and Controlled access • High cost and less affordability due to amenities,
maintenance fees, and security expenses
• Greater degree of exclusivity and premium living
environment • Restrictions and Regulations
• Exclusive amenities such as parks, pools, gyms, • Limited Accessibility
and clubhouses, enhancing residents' quality of life
• Lack of Diversity
• Gated communities promote social interaction
between residents and build a sense of community • longer wait times at entry points
• Higher Property values over time • specific demographics or socioeconomic groups,
potentially limiting inclusivity within the neighborhood.
• Prestigious state of living in a gated community
• Same Social Class
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Services and Amenities in a Gated
Community
Recreational Educational Retail and Maintenance Parks and Security Clubhouses
Facilities Facilities Dining Options Services Green Services
Spaces
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Services and Amenities in a Gated
Community
Transportation Pet
Golf Courses
Services Services
Prototypes
Housing prototypes Characteristics In Egypt
Point of Residential Duplex Twin house Townhouse Standalone
comparison building villa
1-Definition A building that It is a two floored It is essentially two Town house is just as there is no shared
consists of a property connected separate residences twin house, but wall or common
repeated storey by an internal that share a single Townhouses often area with other
have no side access
where residents live staircase, and may plot of land and are and only a backyard,
properties, which
it is mostly located include garden or separated from one as they are built on a means residents
within a cluster than penthouse another by a shared shared piece of have complete
share an inner court wall and fence. Each ground shared with privacy.
of the twin houses multiple other
has its own private neighbours (as many
garden. as six).
Prototypes
ADJACENT CONTEXT
PROTOTYPES
1-Town houses
2-Apartment buildings
3- Twin houses
ARCHITECTURE
The City of Odyssia
STUDIO
Zizinia El-Mostakbal
Compound HAPTOWN Mostakbal City
1-Apartment
buildings 1-Town houses
Green square (Sabbour) Here is where your
2-Apartment buildings
presentation begins
1-Town houses 3- Twin houses
2-Apartment
buildings
First district R1 Second district R2
1-Apartment
1-Apartment
buildings
buildings
CLUSTERING TYPES AND
STANDARDS
Cluster Houses are types of landed houses that are
built in a complex and consist of tens to hundreds of
housing units. This type of house generally has a uniform
shape and size.
CHARACTERISTICS
Same House Shared One Gate System Multiple Units
Design and Complete
Building Facilities
CLUSTERING TYPES AND
STANDARDS
STANDARDS
Density and Site Architectural Amenities and Accessibility Safety and
Layout Design Guidelines Common and Universal Security
Areas Design
• Guidelines for site • Cluster housing
• Amenities and • Barrier-free • Emergency access and
layout, including development
common areas pathways, evacuation routes may be
building setbacks, Aesthetically cohesive
within the cluster wheelchair- specified to ensure
open space • Cluster housing
housing accessible units, readiness for emergencies
requirements, and Compatible with the
surrounding environment • Amenities and adaptable
pedestrian contributing to social housing designs • Security considerations,
pathways • Unified building height,
interaction such as lighting,
massing, materials,
landscaping, fencing
colors, and architectural
style
CLUSTERING TYPES AND
STANDARDS
TYPES
1.Courtyard Housing
Individual dwellings are arranged
around a central courtyard or
green space
This layout encourages social
interaction among residents
while providing a sense of privacy
and security
CLUSTERING TYPES AND
STANDARDS
TYPES
2.Townhouses:
• Two- or three-story homes that
share walls with adjacent units.
• They are arranged in rows or blocks
and often have shared amenities
such as parking areas, pedestrian
walkways, or common green
spaces.
• offer a balance between privacy and
community living and are popular in
urban and suburban settings.
CLUSTERING TYPES AND
STANDARDS
TYPES
3.Village Clusters:
• Rural or suburban developments
characterized by a mix of housing
types clustered around a central
village center or green space.
• Village clusters often incorporate
pedestrian-friendly design elements
and shared amenities to create a
vibrant and cohesive community
Case Study 1
by IL CAZAR
ANALYSIS LAYERS
01 CONCEPT and THEME
02 OPEN SPACES
03 BUILDINGS
04
QUALITY OF LIFE RESIDENTS
CONCEPT : THE ART OF SPACE
Creek Town is located right between Suez road and
New Suez road, which makes it in close proximity
to all lively locations. It is close to the New Capital
which is set to be the newest modern capital of
Cairo and New Cairo which is one of the most
dynamic neighborhoods. Creek Town is set to be at
heart of New Cairo.
HOW THE CONCEPT IS APPLIED:
The concept is achieved through the
unique location of the compound :
REHAB 2 Minutes To Rehab City
5 Minutes To 90 North Road
5 Minutes To Airport
12 Minutes To New Capital
THEME : FROM CREEK TO GREEN LANDSCAPE
Creek Town was designed and executed to
expound the art of space. It is designed to
be 80% open spaces and green areas. The
residences’ views range from creek to
green landscape to allow vastness and
fresh air to be the key amenity of the
project.
The Theme is achieved through:
the transition from the creek “ water flow “
that ends with wide green spaces.
All residential units are overlooking a creek
combined with a green area
OPEN SPACES
Solid and
Void ratios
OPEN SPACES
Hierarchy of spaces Privacy and
Accessibility
OPEN SPACES
Hierarchy of spaces Ratios of
Spaces
OPEN SPACES
Hierarchy of spaces Ratios of
Spaces
BUILDINGS
Clusters
Designs
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BUILDINGS
Prototypes
Analysis
Prime villas Standard villas
Prototypes
Town Villas Twin villas
Buildings designs and prototypes
⬣ 1- PRIME VILLAS 420 M2
2- STANDARD VILLAS 230-305 M2
Buildings designs and prototypes
3- PRIME TWIN VILLAS 330 M2
4-STANDARD TWIN VILLAS 240 M2
Buildings designs and prototypes
5- TOWN VILLAS 185-210 M2
BUILDINGS
Plan Analysis
• (Public-Private) spaces
• Plan Criticism
Prime villas Standard villas • Plan Suggestions
Prototypes
Town Villas Twin villas
PENTHOUSE GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR
PENTHOUSE GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR
PENTHOUSE GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR
STREETS
Road Network
Designs
KEY
Primary
Secondary
Pedestrian
STREETS
Parking Lots
Analysis
Case Study 2
by AHLY SABBOUR
ANALYSIS LAYERS
01 CONCEPT and THEME
02 OPEN SPACES
03 BUILDINGS
04
QUALITY OF LIFE RESIDENTS
CONCEPT and THEME : REVIVAL OF THE
ITALIAN NOBILITY
Green Square is a residential complex that aims to
revive the medieval era through mixing rustic design
with modern flair, and a sprawling landscape of
rolling greenery.
HOW THE CONCEPT IS APPLIED:
The concept is achieved through :
• Rustic Design
• Usage of soft pastel color palette
• Usage of unique materials such as
colored brick
• Wide green space
OPEN SPACES
Solid and
Void ratios
OPEN SPACES
Hierarchy of spaces Privacy and
Accessibility
OPEN SPACES
Hierarchy of spaces Ratios of
Spaces
BUILDINGS
Clusters
Designs
BUILDINGS
Prototypes
Analysis
Apartments
Prototypes
Town Villas
Buildings designs and prototypes
5- TOWN VILLAS 185-210 M2
Plan Analysis
BUILDINGS
• (Public-Private) spaces
• Plan Criticism
Apartments
• Plan Suggestions
Prototypes
Town Villas
Townhouse 1 Corner
Townhouse 2 Corner
Townhouse Mid
STREETS
Road Network
Designs
KEY
Primary
Secondary
Pedestrian
STREETS
Parking Lots
Analysis
Case Study 3
by MISR ITALIA
SITE ANALYSIS
THE WONDER MARQ
by THE MARQ COMMUNITIES
Location and Madinaty
Nearby Landmarks
Zizinia El-Mostakbal
Compound
Green square
(Sabbour) HAPTOWN
Mostakbal City
New Cairo city First district R1
Second district R2
New Administrative capital
Landuse of
Mostakbal city
Mobility & Bus stop
Transportation
Metro station
Accessibility
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Windrose
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Plan View
Sun Path Diagram
3D View
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Humidity and Dry
bulb
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Contour
Life style and user experience
The WonderMarQ is designed to be a city of festivities,
wonders and delights where you get to experience a
different and one-of-a-kind lifestyle.
It is a fine example of combining sophistication with
practicality, privacy with accessibility, and art with a
fully integrated urban community.
Meticulously master-planned residential clusters
overlooking water features, gardens, valleys and colorful
hardscape streets provide a unique blend of city life
entrenched in the tranquil aspects of nature.
Also, the gated community is designed to convey
feelings of inclusivity and familiarity.
Leisure and activities
The Downtown includes:
SIGNATURE ACTIVITIES
2 SCHOOLS
MEDICAL COMPLEX
THE WONDER EYE
RETAIL CONCEPTS
OFFICES
ICONIC PIAZZAS
Leisure and activities
The Wonder Eye
Ferris wheel that will transcend your
experience at The WonderMarQ and take it to
the next level.
It is where you’ll get to see everything from
above and take in the whole bigger picture.
The Wonder Eye is the embellishment of The
WonderMarQ and the final piece of the puzzle
that connects both the artistic and
entertainment sides together.
Target Users
Regulations of Mostakbal city
Regulations for residential areas
Residential areas does not exceed 50% of the total area for the project by “Al
Ahly Sabbour” contractor
Built-up area of each plot does not exceed 45% of the total plot area
Maximum height of apartment buildings is one basement, ground floor and 5
typical floors
Population density does not exceed 180 person per feddan
Distance between units must be no less than 10 meters in case of presence
of openings
In case of absence of openings, the distance could be reduced to 6 meters
Parking slots must be available with abidance to the Egyptian Code for Parking
design
For the contractor, the project contains 2520 residential unit accommodating
10836 residents from the total 1091147 residents of the Mostakbal City
.
REGULATIONS OF MOSTAKBAL CITY
Regulations for service areas
Activities for service areas will be decided then
For building height, setbacks, built-up area percent, etc., the developer must
abide by the Ministerial law no. 232 for the year 2009
Setbacks must be at least 6m from each side
Parking must be provided for each 25 m² of built-up area
General Regulations
Average population density is 100 person per feddan
It is not permitted to use a land for a use other than that decided for it and
polluting activities are also not permitted
No structures should be erected inside the setback area
Any built-up area on roof must be appendixes to the residential units and not
a residential unit on its own and it must not exceed 25% of ground floor area
PROPOSAL FOR NUMBER OF EACH PROTOTYPE
STANDALONE
VILLAS
TWIN VILLAS
TOWN
HOUSES
