The 550ha site stretches along 3km of Egypt鈥檚 coastline

Architect and design firm 10 Design has been announced as the master planner for the Jefaira development, overlooking Egypt鈥檚 coastline.

The 550ha site stretches 3km along the seafront, with natural beaches and cliffs forming what the firm describes as 鈥渁 unique topography鈥�.

Egyptian-based developer Inertia Properties鈥� vision for the project was 鈥渢o create a world class, environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable residential and tourism community鈥�.

Speaking about the project, Gordon Affleck, design partner at 10 Design, said: 鈥淚n order to create a truly sustainable development, a wide range of public amenity areas are provided with strong interconnections.

鈥淭hese amenities are clearly defined and organized around outdoor spaces which are activated by programs and functions.鈥�  

10 Design design director Paul Rodgers said: 鈥淭he master plan is designed to locate highly active spaces where the community will benefit most, thereby creating energized spaces and destinations throughout Jefaira.鈥�

The master plan contains 10,000 to 12,000 residential units, supported by a range of community facilities including schools and colleges, a sports academy, swimming pools, and a health and wellness centre.

Extensive tourism facilities include marinas with promenade cafes, restaurants, retail spaces, hotels, and a convention centre.

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