INTER-TWINE: Gardens by the Nile
A Living Pedestrian Bridge over the Nile
Rifat Chadirji Award for Architecture 2020
Honorable Mention Winner
Concept Statement
According to international standards, green areas should range between 12-18m2 per person. Cairo, one of the largest metropolises in the world has as little as 0.1m2 green areas per person. This number is drastically low considering that the Nile has always been a spine for agricultural and green spaces in Egypt. Green spaces in Egypt are often fenced and charge money for access, due to the difficulties in managing and maintaining them. Often, you see families picnicking in the green patches in the streets of Cairo. This speaks of the need of the Egyptians for more green space.
INTER-TWINE: Gardens by the Nile proposes an outlet for the simple Egyptian family searching for a space blow off some steam. A directs path is created for pedestrians seeking merely passage from side to side. Activities inspired by the surrounding activities in the Egyptian context are placed on the side-lines of the passage. Two green belts start out from Al-Masalah garden to form a green bridge that intertwines with the direct passage. A green space overlooking the city’s best views yet is accessible to everyone. Additionally green spaces are added to the plaza overlooking the Nile and the roof of the Egyptian Museum, where people could get a glimpse of the museum from the skylights.
The project aims to maximize the green space in the area. This area in particular is a very dense and highly motorized area. A park, intertwined with the pedestrian bridge will help filter out some of the pollution and enhance the visual character.
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