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01 Architecture

01. Rebloom

A 5-star hotel and mixed-use development created through the adaptive reuse of the former Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Maspero, Cairo.

01.01ConceptFrom 1984 to 2030: the lotus-inspired tower, the Nile and the arches, read as one story.
01.02The twin towersThe existing tower reimagined as a twin-tower hospitality complex with a floating mass and planted façades.
01.03Early sketchesAbstract, inspiration, composition, sustainability and façade expression: the sketches that shaped Rebloom’s identity.
01.04The playful landmarkDesigned as a visual extension of the concept, the teddy bear became a playful landmark.
01.05Natural movementOrganic lines, flowing paths and greenery.
01.06Roof gardenCurving paths and orange seating across the podium roof.
01.07Arrival plazaA covered plaza opening towards the street.
01.08Street frontThe preserved arches meet the new glass volumes.
01.09Story tellingA character as the visual guide through the Rebloom experience.