EDNC

EDNC is a office and retail complex located in New Cairo , that marks an important transition between urban space and landscape.
The design took a highly creative, playful yet a professional approach to set the scene for this leisure/business destination

The office buildings’ form is composed of acantilevered 4-storey buildings elevated on a clear see through glass base, enhancing the visual connectivity and accessibility with  the central piazza.
The piazza is designed to encourage the concept of an informal working environment within the professional setting.

Given that a more energy efficient building correlates to a more efficient and productive work environment. The design is energy efficient in itself. The merge of the protruding gridded ribs, acting as a shading device, intersected by a double glazed curtain wall. Both elements are working together to reduce the thermal transfer through the building.
Therefore, the building’s form and its skin strategy have been proportioned to provide an ideal day-lighting through an optimum organisation of office space to encourage a more healthy and productive environment.

EDNC will be home to some of Cairo’s finest restaurants, lounges and cafes. As well as top brands and boutiques situated among a pedestrian friendly environment embellished with beautiful greenery. Where else would anyone enjoy a small family & friends gathering or a relaxing lunch break with colleagues.
The complex follows an introverted urban layout, 8 buildings are designed overlooking a central piazza that is directly linked to the main spine of the adjacent retail hub. The focal piazza inspire the idea of outdoor meetings through providing an encouraging environment within the professional setting of the business park.

Location:

Directly on road 90,
adjacent to the American University in Cairo (AUC) and a twenty minute drive away from the Cairo International Airport.