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Recycling Hub | Wekalet El Balah | Chapter VI
VI.3 National | Cultural Park For Children
Exterior shot, 1992
Due to the lack of local recycling case studies, we decided to use this case study which does not relate to the project by function, but is a great example on how to integrate a communal project with the corresponding context especially when it is so rich like Boulaq Abo El-Eila. How the architect dealt with every detail and aimed to create a homogeneous environment using local materials and labor sets a strong example on constructing a successful project in Egypt. “The significance of this project lies in the evolution of the design process and the interaction with the local community as well as the architecture of the structures.� (1992,Akbar)
Overview The Cultural Park for children, located in an ancient extravagant community, which is Sayyeda Zeinab in Cairo. The park implicates various of functions such as libraries, settings for theoretical and performing arts studios, computer and video games, fountains and playgrounds, combined with a long interactive strip of cultural facilities which is open onto the corresponding surrounding context. These strip facilities include a community room and library, seats, street fountain and vendors, a huge festival plaza, a prayer area and other communal services. 58