• Introduction

• Project objective
• Egypt’s Vision 2030
• Criteria for selecting cities for museums
• Why a museum?
• Projects that serve our objective
• Analysis of culture tourism destinations in Egypt
• Analysis of locations
• Examples
• Reference
Egypt’s Vision
: 2030

Human Equity Resilienc

sustaina
centered accessib e and
bility
develop ility adaptati
ment on
Egypt’s Vision 2030 aims to improve quality of life
through the development of architecture and urban
planning. This includes modern and diverse housing
projects, enhancing infrastructure and public
services. The focus is on providing suitable social
housing, developing new cities with green spaces,
 Criteria for selecting cities for
museums
1. Cultural and Historical Relevance .:
•Connection to Local Identity: The museum should highlight themes
relevant to the city’s cultural heritage, history, and community identity.
•Celebration of Local Talent: Incorporating local artists, historians, or
cultural figures can help reinforce the city’s connection to the museum.

2. Architectural and Urban Design

Considerations
• Location: The museum should be located in a
prominent or accessible area that integrates well with
the city’s urban plan. This includes considering proximity
to public transport, landmarks, or other cultural
Nubian
institutions.
• Architectural Excellence: The museum's design Museum
should complement or enhance the city’s aesthetic,
blending with its architectural style or standing out as a
modern landmark.
• Sustainable Design: The building should use
environmentally friendly materials and practices,
including energy efficiency, renewable energy sources,
and green space.

Egyptian
Museum
3. Economic Viability and Sustainability:
•Budget and Funding: The project should have a clear financial plan,
including funding from government sources, private investment, or
international grants.
•Tourism Potential: The museum should have the potential to attract both
local and international visitors, boosting tourism and contributing to the
local economy.

.4Community Engagement and Accessibility : Library of

Alexandria
•Public Involvement: Engage the local community during the
planning phase to ensure the museum reflects their interests
and needs.
•Inclusivity: The museum should be accessible to everyone,
including individuals with disabilities, offering inclusive
programs and services for different demographics.
•.

Egyptian Opera
House
 ‫االقصر‬ ‫شرم‬ ‫مرسي‬ ‫اسوان‬ ‫االسماعيلي‬ ‫الفيوم‬ ‫بورسعيد‬ ‫اسكندرية‬ ‫القاهرة‬
‫الشيخ‬ ‫مطروح‬ ‫ة‬
‫‪15%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫تاريخ ‪5%‬‬ ‫‪10%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫‪10%‬‬ ‫‪10%‬‬ ‫‪30%‬‬ ‫‪35%‬‬
‫اثار‬ ‫تاريخ‬ ‫سياحي و‬ ‫غنية باالثار‬ ‫تاريخ‬ ‫اثار‬ ‫تاريخ‬ ‫تاريخ‬ ‫تحتوي‬ ‫التراث‬
‫فرعونية‬ ‫طبيعي‬ ‫عسكري‬ ‫متعلق‬ ‫فرعونية‬ ‫بحري مهم‬ ‫الثقافي و علي معالم ثقافي غني‬
‫التاريخي‬
‫وثقافي‬ ‫بقناة‬ ‫اثرية مهمه‬
‫السويس‬
‫‪20%‬‬ ‫‪10%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫‪15%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫‪30%‬‬ ‫‪40%‬‬ ‫التوجه‬
‫سياحة‬ ‫سياحية‬ ‫سياحة‬ ‫للسياح‬ ‫جذب اقل‬ ‫سياحة‬ ‫جذب‬ ‫واجهه‬ ‫اكثر واجهه‬ ‫السياحي‬
‫فرعونية‬ ‫شاطئية و‬ ‫شاطئية‬ ‫االجانب‬ ‫طبيعية‬ ‫محدود‬ ‫سياحية‬ ‫سياحية‬
‫مؤتمرات‬ ‫رئيسية‬

‫‪10%‬‬ ‫‪10%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫‪10%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫‪35%‬‬ ‫‪40%‬‬ ‫البنية‬
‫بحاجة الي‬ ‫بنية تحتية‬ ‫تطوير‬ ‫تحتاج‬ ‫بنية تحتية‬ ‫محدودة‬ ‫بحاجه الي‬ ‫تطوير‬ ‫بنية تحتية‬ ‫التحتية‬
‫تحسينات‬ ‫جيدة‬ ‫سياحي‬ ‫لتحسينات‬ ‫مقبولة‬ ‫تحسينات‬ ‫مستمر‬ ‫متطورة‬
‫مستمر‬
‫‪10%‬‬ ‫‪10%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫‪15%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫‪10%‬‬ ‫‪25%‬‬ ‫‪30%‬‬ ‫االحتياجات‬
‫تحتاج الي‬ ‫يمكن‬ ‫فرصة‬ ‫احتياج‬ ‫رغبة في‬ ‫زيادة‬ ‫فرصة‬ ‫فرصة‬ ‫بحاجة‬ ‫المجتمعية‬
‫المشروعا‬ ‫تعزيز‬ ‫لتعزيز‬ ‫واضح‬ ‫مشاريع‬ ‫الوعي‬ ‫لتطوير‬ ‫لتطوير‬ ‫للمزيد من‬
‫ت الثقافية‬ ‫الثقافة‬ ‫الثقافة‬ ‫لمشاريع‬ ‫ثقافية‬ ‫الثقافي‬ ‫المتاحف‬ ‫متاحف‬ ‫المتاحف‬
‫و السياحيه‬ ‫ثقافية‬ ‫جديدة‬

‫‪10%‬‬ ‫‪10%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫‪10%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫‪5%‬‬ ‫‪30%‬‬ ‫‪40%‬‬ ‫التمويل و‬
‫تتلقي دعم‬ ‫فرص‬ ‫فرص‬ ‫بحاجة الي‬ ‫فرص‬ ‫دعم‬ ‫دعم‬ ‫دعم‬ ‫فرص‬ ‫الدعم‬
 • City Slection
• Analysis of
locations

- -ASWAN:
Cultural Heritage Preservation: Aswan is rich in Nubian history and

ChooseCit
ancient Egyptian civilization. museum could showcase and
preserve
artifacts, stories, and traditions, ensuring they are passed down to

y: future
LUXOR:
• Rich Historical Heritage: Luxor is home to many famous Pharaonic
temples and tombs like Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and
the Valley of the Queens. Building a museum here would enhance
Gain of this location : thisn heritage.
ALEXANDRIA:
Easy to access • Rich Historical Background: Alexandria has been a cultural and
It is not seasonal and More stable all year- historical hub
throughout the ages, making it an ideal location to showcase
round heritage and history. This will help strengthen the cultural identity
Museum Lhasa, China
Architects: AND Studio
Area: 8658 m²
Year: 2022
Lead Architects: Ning Wang, Duccio Cardelli

Considering the
spiritual connection text description provided by
between the design the architects. Six years ago,
of traditional Tibetan we were invited to
architecture and the participate in the design of a
surrounding Thangka Art Museum, aiming
mountains, we to house traditional Buddhist
suggested to relocate Thangka art collections. The
the site from the site is located at the foot of
center of the park to Penbu Mountain in the
the foothills, to southern part of Lhasa,
accentuate the facing the Potala Palace
dialogue between the across the Lhasa River. Being
museum, the away from the core area of
mountains, and the Lhasa, the site grants us
sky. Drawing more design freedom, yet it
inspiration from the also presents the challenge
architectural features of how to innovate while
of the Potala Palace staying true to tradition. We
 Interior
shots

Entrance
 Sections

Hall
Showroom
Bookstore
Auditorium
StorageRoom
Office
Research Laboratory
Rest area
Meeting room
Technical Control Room
Garage
Toilets

Hall
Showroom
Bookstore
Auditorium
StorageRoom
Office
Research Laboratory
Rest area
Meeting room
Technical Control Room
Garage
Toilets
Layout
Cases Study
National Museum of
African American
History
  case study “National Museum of African American History
" (no.page)
Project info:
Location: Washington, D.C.RegionUnited States.
Year of built: 2016.
Architect (Designer): David Adjaye.
Area: (4.5 acre)(18100 m2).
Function: History and culture
Sustainability: LEED Gold®
Background:
-The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a Smithsonian Institution museum
dating back to the early 1900s, when activists sought to establish a museum that would highlight the
contributions of African Americans.

Foundation: The museum was established by an act of Congress in 2003 after decades of efforts, and its
location was chosen near the Washington Monument.
Design: It was designed by architect David Adjaye, who drew inspiration from African heritage and
American architecture.
Collections: The museum houses a diverse range of artifacts and exhibitions covering the history of
African Americans, from slavery to the Civil Rights Movement.
Mission: The museum aims to enhance cultural understanding and identity, serving as a forum for
discussion on social and racial issues.
Social Impact: The NMAAHC is an educational and cultural attraction, contributing to increased
awareness and understanding of social issues in the United States.
d and masses: 2. Layout:
1. Accessibility : 4 ways The Plinth
2. Form
Museum designs should facilitate easy navigation, with clear
pathways suitable for individuals with disabilities. These
designs may include accessible entrances, comfortable
Entarnace of museum ramps, elevators, and clear signage.
Eye bird view
3. Greens The Plaza
•Providing green spaces and outdoor seating can enhance
visitors' experiences, giving them areas to relax and enjoy
the surrounding environment. These spaces can also
Architecture analysis contribute to the overall accessibility of the museum.
4. Surrounding Buildings ThePavilion
1. Concept and idea: •Creating a supportive environment around the museum
-The building shape was inspired by the
through nearby buildings designed for visitor convenience
Yoruban caryatid, a traditional West African
can enhance accessibility. There should be nearby parking
post or column.
and public facilities like restrooms.
-The corona at the top of the caryatid was
5. Location Choice
the key design driver for the museum’s
•The museum’s location should be in an easily accessible
three-tiered exterior form.
area, whether through public transportation or major
-With angled walls reaching upward, this
roadways. Options for public transport such as buses and
iconic building profile presents a distinctive
trains should provide convenient access for visitors.
and complementary presence among its
6. Environmental Nature
neighboring structures on the National Mall.
•Integrating natural elements such as green spaces and
fountains can improve the museum's environment,
enhancing visitors' experiences. These elements can also
help create a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

Site Studies Site Selection

Lay out

Hardscape Views approaching

Shrubs and Perennial Constitution Avenue
Gatherings in the
Plantings from 14th Street
Landscape
 3. plans: Ground floor: 1. Accessibility
Entrances: 2-3 main entrances with ramps.
Height Pathways: Minimum width of pathways is 1.5 meters.
•Ground Floor: 5 meters. Facilities: 5-6 accessible restrooms.
2. Architectural Elements
Ceiling Height: 4-5 meters.
Windows: 30% of wall area for windows to allow natural light.
3. Level of Project
Ground Floor: Considered the main entry point for visitors.
4. Users
Expected Daily Visitors: 1000-2000 visitors.
Visitor Categories: Families, students, tourists, and individuals
with disabilities.
5. Zoning
Exhibition Areas: 60% of the total area.
Service Areas: 10-15% (such as storage and facilities).
Rest Areas: 10-15%.
6. Space and Area
Total Area of Ground Floor: 4000-6000 square meters.
7. Circulation
Circulation Paths: Central layout to facilitate access to all exhibits.
Corridor Width: 2-3 meters to ease movement.
8. Ventilation and Lighting Techniques
Ventilation System: Natural ventilation with 50% of windows
operable.
Lighting: 80% natural light during the day.
HISTORY GALLERY ORIENTATION
THEATER
PORCH
CONTEMPLATIVE
COURT
OPRAH THEATER EDUCATION CENTER
COURT
CAFETERIA LOBBY
LOADING DOCK CIRCULATION
HERITAGE HALL OFFICES
GIFT SHOP COMMUNITY
GALLERY GALLERY
CULTURE
 Concourse:

1. Height
•First Floor: 4 meters.

HISTORY GALLERY ORIENTATION

THEATER
PORCH
CONTEMPLATIVE
COURT
OPRAH THEATER EDUCATION CENTER
COURT
CAFETERIA LOBBY
LOADING DOCK CIRCULATION
HERITAGE HALL OFFICES
GIFT SHOP COMMUNITY
GALLERY GALLERY
CULTURE
Second floor plan:
ORIENTATION
THEATER
CIRCULATION

ORIENTATION
THEATER
4.
4. sections:
sections: HISTORY GALLERY
CONTEMPLATIVE
COURT
OPRAH THEATER
CURT
CAFETERIA
LOADING DOCK
HERITAGE HALL
GIFT SHOP
ORIENTATION
THEATER
PORCH
EDUCATION CENTER
LOBBY
CIRCULATION
OFFICES
COMMUNITY
GALLERY GALLERY
CULTURE

. Contour
•The building design adapts to the surrounding
terrain to facilitate access, with ramps and natural
gradients.
. Focus Point in Project
•Key exhibits or educational spaces are designed
prominently.
. Space in Ground Floor
•4720 square meters.
. Space in First Floor
•3670 square meters
 5. Structure
system:
• Steel
frame
Main Elements:
• Four Pillars (4 Cores)
• Deep steel trusses spanning between
the four cores in the corona
• Corona floor framing and slabs
supported by the deep steel trusses
• Façade structure supported at roof level
• Two below-grade floors
• Foundations
• Materials: Steel above grade and
Concrete below
Primary components of Stracture system features
corona stracture in all three
schemes

Sustainability:
• Roof
Main Goal:
1. Passive Design Installation
Roof solar
2. Maximize potential of Corona –
3. Develop a comprehensive water :panels
management strategy
4. Understand energy drivers for the
Museum
5. Specify simple systems that can be
maintained efficiently (geothermal
later explored but discarded).
6. Use daylight
Obtain LEED GOLD at a Minimum!!
Sustainability “is not a line
item”
6. elevations:
Design Assist for Exterior Enclosure

• Resulted in Changes in:

• Corona
• Structural Framing
• Curtain Wall
Corona Production and Finishing

Exterior Enclosure was identified early as a long

lead system for early procurement. It consists of:
• Structural framing
• Corona screen
• Curtainwall system

Panel Installation

Elevations of
museum
Exterior Enclosure
 7. maps:

THE WHITE HOUSE

National Museum of African

American History

u.s. capitol

LINCOLN MEMORIAL
Washington Monument

thomas jefferson memorial

De Young
Museum
1- Introduction
De Young Museum

• Architects:Herzog & de Meuron , Jacques Herzog ,Pierre De

Meuron
• Area :5.7 acres.
• Built in :2005
• NO OF Floors : 3 floors
• Founder :Michael H. de Young
• Location: San Francisco, California, United States
• Inspiration: In their design concept, the architects were influenced
by the sight of a windmill collapsed wood and copper found in the
near Ocean Beach, to walk through the Golden Gate Park to get an
impression of the environment in which they had to build the new
museum

Location:
2- Layout

Satellite image of the study area

• Art of the Americas:

• Galleries 1-4
• Modern and contemporary
art:
• Galleries 5,10-17
• Building Size: 27,220 meters Conclusion: Main entrance
square 1. Get to know the East entrance
• Landscape around elements of the West entrance
• Sculpture Garden: 3,252 square project Access to Hamon tower
feet 2. The museum has
• Children’s Garden: 4413 meters more than one
2- Layout

Building layout and it’s Acceptability

Conclusion: Building
1. Exploit the surface to add Streets
green Green
Entrance
Exit
3- plans

Art of the Americas GALLERY Modern and contemporary art Hamon tower observation
GALLERY level 5
1
0
1
7
2
4 8 6 3

1- Art of the Americas GALLERY

2- Diller entry
COURT
3- Koret auditorium
4- CAFETERIA
5- Hamon tower observation
level
6- GIFT SHOP
7- Wilsey court
8-Piazzoni murals
room
9- Osher sculpture
garden
10- Modern and contemporary art
GALLERY
CIRCULATION
James turrell
skyscpace

Conclusion:
1. The main entrance is a gap of 9
meters
CAFETERIA Piazzoni murals GIFT SHOP Koret auditorium 2. In the southwest corner down the
3- Elevation

• Material
The choice of natural materials for its
construction allows the design to become
part of the land it occupies.The Museum
has been constructed with warm
materials and natural as copper, stone,
wood and glass, making the new de Young
Museum to mix and complements the
surrounding natural environment
Conclusion:
1. The skin of the facade required 431,000 kg of
copper, 136,000 kg of glass and 7,200 copper
panels of which no two are alike, were drilled
and punched individually and facade covering
• The idea of cooper’s design started from the around environment 18.000m2. Other copper 13.000m2 covered
the roof.
3- Elevation

• Source of inspiration: Copper façade

perforated to simulate dappled light
filtering through a canopy of trees

• Design process
1. Superimposed abstract digitized photographs of tree
canopies into each elevation and it’s four sided tower
2. Process that extracted data from the digital images and
mapped it into the panel layout by transferring the fixels
to a rectilinear grid
• Entire Elevation of the tower – later
folded to cover the whole concrete
3- sections
• This steel structure features a
unique sloped design,
allowing for efficient
rainwater drainage while
enhancing the overall
aesthetic of the building

• Hamon tower

1
1 3
• Structure
0
1) In the structure of the building have
1- Art of the Americas GALLERY Conclusion:
been used 2323 tons of structural
1. The structure system of the building is steel
3- Koret auditorium steel, 2,500 tons of rebar, 1134 tons of frame , concrete core ,braced frames .
5- Hamon tower observation rebars and 1,500 tons of reinforced 2. The structural system of the de Young Museum
levelModern and contemporary art
10- concrete. combines a steel frame with deep foundations,
GALLERY providing strong support and flexibility. This
Deep foundation 2) Seismic system design enhances aesthetics and enables the
The insulation system of the base of the building to withstand environmental
foundation allows a horizontal challenges.
displacement of 3′-0 “during a possible
3- section

• Steel custom horizontal

member bolted to the cooper
panels welded to the steel pipe

• Steel custom member for each pipe ,

welded and bolted to connect the pipe to
the concert slab

• Steel custom member for each pipe ,

customized different to support the twist of
the tower

• End of the copper panel is bent

• Wall , floor Connection
inward and bolted to the custom
Louvre Abu
Dhabi
 Concept:
All climates like exceptions. Warmer when it is cold.
Cooler in the tropics. People do not resist thermal shock
well. Nor do works of art. Such elementary observations
have influenced Louvre Abu Dhabi. It wishes to create a
welcoming world serenely combining light and shadow,
reflection and calm. It wishes to belong to a country, to
its history, to its geography without becoming a flat
translation, the pleonasm that results in boredom and
convention. It also aims at emphasising the fascination
generated by rare encounters.

 conclusion:
-1Fluid Spaces: Create open, flexible gallery spaces that allow for
dynamic exhibitions and encourage visitor exploration and
interaction.
-2Light and Atmosphere: Utilize natural light strategically to enhance
the viewing experience while creating atmospheric effects that
 Layout:

sea
Green area
sand
Buildings

Entrance

Exit
Building layout

 conclusion:
-1Exploting the horizontal space.
2- Environmental Considerations: Incorporate sustainable
design principles, such as energy efficiency and water
conservation, to reflect a commitment to the environment..
 Plans :

Interior shot
Interior shot
 Louvre Abu
Dhabi
SECTIONS:
PERMANENT GALLERY

SECTION WING 1 PERMANENT

GALLERY

SECTION WING 2 PERMANENT

PERMANENT GALLERY
GALLERY
PLAN
SECTION WING 3 PERMANENT
GALLERY

SECTION WING 4 PERMANENT

GALLERY
PERMANENT GALLERY
 Louvre Abu
Dhabi
STRUCTURE
SYSTEM:
The museum consists of 55 buildings and the museum is topped by a
huge dome that was the subject of discussion in the construction
system of this museum.

A1 A2

SEC A1 SEC A2
Facts and figures
7,500 t – the total weight of the dome – similar to the Eiffel
Tower in Paris.
8 layers – the layers of the dome. Four outer layers of
stainless steel, four inner layers of aluminium.
7,850 – the number of ‘stars’ in the dome’s pattern.
13 m across – the largest ‘star’, which also weighs 1.3 t.
4 – the number of piers that support the dome to make it LAYER 4
LAYER 3
‘float’. Each is 110 m apart, hidden within the structure. LAYER 2
180 m – the diameter of the dome’s base. LAYER 1
40 m above sea level – the level of the building.
36 m – the level of the dome above ground.

LAYER 5
LAYER 6
LAYER 7
LAYER 8
Structural system installation details
ELEVATIONS:
The museum’s wearing
wall is made from precast
units of ultra-high-
performance concrete.
Each unit is four metres
high and weighs about 10
tonnes. The special
concrete material protects
WEST ELEVATION
the museum from the
effects of waves and
enables the units to resist
outward bending forces.
This is a key consideration
during a ­receding tide
when rapidly falling water
pressure can create a
suction-like ­effect on the
SOUTH ELEVATION
museum’s cladding

• The white color was also

unified on the facades,
which reflects the
extremely hot sun rays
in this area.

EAST
ELEVATION

NORTH
Museum Lhasa,
China
Museum Lhasa, China
Architects: AND Studio
Area: 8658 m²
Year: 2022
Lead Architects: Ning Wang, Duccio Cardelli

Considering the
spiritual connection text description provided by
between the design the architects. Six years ago,
of traditional Tibetan we were invited to
architecture and the participate in the design of a
surrounding Thangka Art Museum, aiming
mountains, we to house traditional Buddhist
suggested to relocate Thangka art collections. The
the site from the site is located at the foot of
center of the park to Penbu Mountain in the
the foothills, to southern part of Lhasa,
accentuate the facing the Potala Palace
dialogue between the across the Lhasa River. Being
museum, the away from the core area of
mountains, and the Lhasa, the site grants us
sky. Drawing more design freedom, yet it
inspiration from the also presents the challenge
architectural features of how to innovate while
of the Potala Palace staying true to tradition. We
 Interior
shots

Entrance
 Plans
Hall
Showroom
Bookstore
Auditorium
StorageRoom
Office
Research Laboratory
Rest area
Meeting room
Technical Control Room

Hall
Showroom
Bookstore
Auditorium
StorageRoom
Office
Research Laboratory
Rest area
Meeting room
Technical Control Room
 Sections

Hall
Showroom
Bookstore
Auditorium
StorageRoom
Office
Research Laboratory
Rest area
Meeting room
Technical Control Room
Garage
Toilets

Hall
Showroom
Bookstore
Auditorium
StorageRoom
Office
Research Laboratory
Rest area
Meeting room
Technical Control Room
Garage
Toilets
Layout