The Timestream, a historical & Cultural Themed Centre

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The Timestream

A Historical and Cultural Themed Centre

Project developed by Ain Shams Faculty of Engineering students:

Hana Hazem, Sara Tayseer, & Yassmen Khalid

The project is based in Al Darrasa area in Cairo. It was set to be an investment project of 89 feddan to improve and uplift the area there. The main theme of the project is cultural based on the context surrounding the land that includes many historical sites including El moez street and the Cairo Gates.

The concept

When observing historical places and monuments in Egypt, it was found that the places were showcased as they were, and monuments were placed behind clear glass containers; i.e they were showcased as standalones, unconnected to one another. The truth is they are are connected, history is connected, and this is where the idea was born. The main aim of the project is to allow people to experience the past eras of Islamic Egypt by creating a singualr experience. The lines of the project were created with this thought in mind, to allow the rich history of the Islamic eras to unfold before the user by following a clear path and enclosed spaces. The user will be following a set of landmarks which are uniwue to each of the chosen Islamic eras.

The Timestream Layout

Scale 1:1000

The observatory

At the end of the tour is an observatory to behold the Mohamed Ali Masjid. This is to enrich the visitor's ecperience of the cultural tour through the Islamic eras, starting with the Fatimid Dynasty and ending with the Khedival era.

The Light and Sound Show

To fully seize the richness of the culture, the Cairo wall is faced with stairs to enjoy the epic scenery when the sun is up, and to enjoy the Light and Sound show at night.