Adrian Smith+Gordon Gill land Egypt New City project contract

Adrian Smith+Gordon Gill land Egypt New City project contract

Egypt - World-renowned architect Adrian Smith along with his partners Gordon Gill and Robert Forest, representing their international design firm, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG Architecture), have been signed up to design their first project in Egypt's New Administrative Capital (NAC) together with their partner, Magnom Properties, the newly established real estate arm of the Saudi Rawabi Holding.

The announcement comes following a meeting of Adrian Smith with Dr Mostafa Madbouly the Prime Minister of Egypt and top Egyptian officials. He also toured various developments including the NAC, which is set to be the new administrative and financial capital of the country.

Buoyed by the new contract win, AS+GG Architecture said it is exploring the possibility of working on additional projects in the country including the design of an upcoming project at NAC.

Adrian Smith feted the scale of construction and achievements at NAC, adding that Egypt has captivated the world with its forward-thinking approach and extensive knowledge, which has left a strong impression on people across the world.

"We are looking forward to our partnership with Magnom Properties to develop yet another architectural marvel at NAC. The new mega projects at NAC will play a major role in shaping the future