The Greek Campus Public Design by Shosha Kamal |
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| DESIGN NAME: The Greek Campus PRIMARY FUNCTION: Public Design INSPIRATION: Inspired by the diversity of human beings.. This design was meant to celebrate all the human differences, imperfections, and diversity. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An abandoned campus that originally belonged to the American University in Cairo Egypt, was taken by an ambitious entrepreneur to later turn it into a startup hub by transforming what were once classrooms in the historic buildings into office spaces.. The design team were asked to renovate the exterior of the ancient greek building with minimal cost.. The design team re-used mannequins and mannequin pieces in a totally different context.. They brought different cultures together by getting "Pharaohs" to climb the "Greek" building in a race towards success.. They also re-used mannequin hands in the bathrooms, sending a message of support to the young entrepreneurs even by simply holding their mirrors while they wash their hands.. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: - PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: This Project started in December 2013 in Cairo, Egypt and finished in April 2014 |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The design objective was to use the tons of scrap left behind when the university moved and produce something meaningful.. The design team used scrap metal, wood, abandoned folders, curtain stripes, broken glass, CD cases, electricity wires, and abandoned windows to design a 24 meters exhibition wall.. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: All statues used are recycled mannequins TAGS: recycling, art, green, design, good, sustainable, public, commercial, interior, decor, bathroom, building, exterior RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The design team researched the entrepreneurs mentality, and how design can affect them be more productive and creative.. The design team also researched the egyptian culture and the main motives of productivity and success.. CHALLENGE: The challenge was to renovate the ancient building and make it as young and vibrant as the young entrepreneurs, while maintaining its historic glamor.. ADDED DATE: 2015-02-27 22:04:14 TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Shosha Kamal and Yasmine Habib IMAGE CREDITS: Photographer Remon Elmarkiz, Remon Elmarkiz Photography, 2014 |
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NAME: Shosha Kamal Designs PROFILE: Founded in Cairo in 2013 by award winning designer Shosha Kamal, after studying Interior Design at Florence Design Academy. Shosha Kamal Designs uses a psychology based interior design philosophy. We as a company believe in sustainable design. We believe in the depth of design and the psychological hidden aspects of living spaces. We believe in the uniqueness of each human sole. We believe in design that makes life easier, better, and more enjoyable. And we definitely believe design can change the world! |
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The Greek Campus Public Design by Shosha Kamal is Winner in Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Category, 2014 - 2015.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Shosha Kamal. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Shosha Kamal. |
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