Bureau 58 Office Buildings is an innovative architectural complex located in New Cairo, Egypt, designed by architect Sameh Farid in 2018, exemplifying contemporary sustainable office architecture through its distinctive curved lines and contrasting color scheme. The project encompasses three interconnected buildings spanning five levels, with a total built-up area of 6,000 square meters and a plot size of 15,500 square meters, reaching a height of 16 meters. The design philosophy emphasizes environmental consciousness and aesthetic appeal, featuring white curved Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) lines that flow seamlessly across floor levels, complemented by dark gray solar control glass curtain walls that create a striking visual contrast while optimizing energy efficiency. The complex demonstrates exceptional adaptability by successfully repurposing an existing structural framework originally intended for a mall, maintaining the original column placement, stairs, elevators, and shaft openings while transforming the space into modern office facilities. The buildings incorporate advanced sustainable technologies aimed at achieving LEED and WELL certification, implementing energy-saving measures, renewable energy production systems, and environmental protection features to ensure high efficiency and reduced operating costs. The project's material palette includes heat-strengthened neutral grey solar control glass, warm grey brown aluminum, white quartz tiles for flooring, and various interior wall cladding finishes, all carefully selected to enhance both aesthetics and functionality. Situated in a prime business district facing the American University of Cairo, the complex received recognition through an Iron A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category in 2019, acknowledging its innovative approach to commercial architecture and sustainable design principles.
architectural design, sustainable office buildings, curved facade elements, environmental efficiency, contemporary commercial architecture, urban development
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