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03/07/2023

We are Hiring!
We are looking for site engineers to join our team and be part of our exciting journey!
The main task for the site engineer is to:
- Manage all the site activities
- Prepare follow-up documents and reports
- Report to the project manager
- Monitor construction activities and expenses
- Coordinate with the technical office
- Support in other tasks needed to facilitate the work on site.

Qualifications:
- Holds a bachelor of science in architecture or construction
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in relevant fields
- Interested in sustainable and earth construction
- Knowledge about earth construction is a plus

Tools needed:
AutoCAD, MS office.

Skills:
- Flexibility
- Fast learner
- Leadership skills
- Organized and committed
- Task oriented

Note: All the projects' sites are outside of Cairo, so the candidate should be willing to relocate

Deadline for receiving applications: July 15, 2023
If you are interested, kindly send your CV at ([email protected]) with the subject (site engineer position)

27/06/2023

21/06/2023

The Soheil Guest House in Aswan, Egypt, promotes a variety of sustainable practices. The guest house uses locally sourced materials, and is constructed using compressed earth bricks. This technique reduces the carbon footprint of the building and has excellent thermal mass.

This helps to reduce energy consumption and creates a comfortable living environment for guests. We are proud to have used this innovative building technique in the construction of the Soheil Guest House with the support of our partners ArkinNog , which not only showcases the beauty of the local area but also promotes sustainable building practices.

19/06/2023

The Soheil guest house project focuses on four main design drivers: the rock formations, the hill, the green oasis, and the Nile. The layout and architectural forms of the guest house follow and coexist with the topographic edges of the site and its distinct rocks, creating a beautiful dialogue between nature and the project's intervention.

The program placement follows a hierarchy, with vertical and horizontal circulation creating a journey similar to the original topographic experience of
the land. This creates a unique and memorable experience for guests. The project supports eco-tourism, and a variety of sustainable solutions have been introduced to create an environmentally friendly space that connects users to nature.

The design process started at one of the design studios at the GUC, the idea was to involve the students in the design phase and allow them all to come up with different proposals. We received more than eight different proposals and we had to choose one proposal to move forward with. Afterwards our team worked on the design development and started enhancing the proposal and implementing some changes based on the site circumstances and the client’s needs.

Project’s team:
Design concept team: Wasila Ayman, Esraa Hosny, Zeina Hisham
Design development, schematic and construction package: Nada Ghali, Nermeen Nasser, Farida ElSoueni, Lana Gad
Construction team: Ahmed Abdel Gawad, Ahmed Tantawy
CEB providers: ArKinNog
Interior design: Nada Ghaly
Landscape design: Ahmed Saaffan

17/06/2023

We are excited to introduce one of our latest projects - Soheil Guest
House - in the beautiful location of Aswan, Egypt! The guest house is inspired
by the stunning natural features of the context. The architectural language
was taken from the original vernacular Nubian architecture, to create a
holistic, regional, and sustainable space.

The architectural forms are integrated within the site's topography, creating a
direct relationship within the context, creating a unique and memorable
experience for guests. The guest house consists of 6 rooms, a reception area, a
kitchen, and a restaurant, where guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the
Nile while experiencing the rich culture of Aswan.

07/06/2023

We have been off the radar for a while, but we were busy working on a new project. This time a new location and a new technique!
Stay tuned for more details soon!
Attached photo is a hint for the location :)

07/05/2023