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Forbes International Tower, pushing the boundaries of modern construction

Magnom Properties

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Magnom Properties

This project, initiated by our board, aims to inspire the younger Egyptian generation by showcasing a landmark achievement developed by an Egyptian CEO and an Egyptian-Saudi board. Just as the GCC has attracted global talent with its ambitious projects, we believe this project initiative will act as a catalyst for growth and creativity, establishing Egypt as a hub for innovation. It will attract leading companies and think tanks worldwide. To achieve these goals, Magnom Properties has partnered with Forbes in a unique one-off collaboration, highlighting Magnom’s ability to set a new standard for future technologically driven and sustainable office spaces designed for the world’s largest corporations.

The landscape, crafted by the world-renowned architecture firm SWA, embodies a unique, environmentally responsive approach. This design seamlessly complements the tower's vertical elegance by extending the same sophisticated characteristics horizontally. Dubbed 'Forbes Park,' this area will stand as one of the world's most advanced and sustainable parks. It features innovative technologies, including a secure Wi-Fi cloud and solar panel-integrated canopies with electrical outlets, allowing tenants and office associates to utilize the park for work purposes.

Materials Optimization: Bubble Slab, Low Carbon concrete & X-Carb Rebar leading to 58% reduction in embodied carbon, equivalent to 60 million KgCO2 avoided. Energy management: Underfloor air distribution, Power Over Ethernet Adaptive Lighting & High Performance Envelope leading to 46% reduction in energy use, equivalent to 6.3 million KgCO2 avoided annually. Water management: Smart Monitoring, High Efficiency Features, Grey Water reuse and Rainwater Collection leading to a 73% reduction in in-door water use, equivalent to 9.4 million liters avoided annually. Energy production: Top Performing solar cells, Fully off-grid electric and Rainwater collection leading to 25% power generated by Solar energy and 75% generated by Clean Hydrogen cells, resulting in 1.8 million KgCO2 avoided annually.

Forbes International Tower is a symbol of prestige and a statement of progress. Its design aims to harness the powers of surrounding resources, push the boundaries of modern construction, secure LEED Platinum certification, and stand as one of the most sustainable buildings on the planet. As an ecosystem, it demands the harmonious integration of building systems, components, and space as contributors to the project’s total performance. As in nature, the resulting tower is inextricably linked to its environment and becomes an expression of its performance. Forbes International Tower seeks to place itself at the pinnacle of luxuriousness through the utilization of its design uniqueness, art, security & technology, sustainability and luxurious elements.

“Magnom Properties and Rawabi Holding are committed to show the world a whole new level; a benchmark in creating a fully sustainable infrastructure, not only a tower. It is also geared with the latest and most updated luxurious conveniences and amenities” - Maged Marie.

Credits

 Cairo
 Egypt
 Magnom Properties
 Mixed-use (Administrative & Commercial use)
 03/2029
 100000 mq
 Confidential
 Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill
 Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill
 JLL - Property management & retail Consultant Shaker - MEP Consultant PAE - MEP Peer review Econsult - Sustainability Consultant Gleeds - Cost management Beltone - Financial Advisor A&A - Geo-technical Consultant OKOPLAN - Local Consultant YMA - Structural Engineering consultant H2 Enterprises: Clean energy consultant
 Leonardo - Security solutions provider Air Synapsis - Helipad provider Koltay - Facade & BMU engineering Parking Beyond - Parking management Space Agency - External signage and wayfinding Design Works - Facade lighting experience & EV charging Schneider Electric - Energy Management Integral - Waste management Wet design - Fountain specialists Acoustic Logic - Acoustics specialist Haggipavlou Lighting - External landscape lighting. Jensen Hughes - Fire and life safety HBA - Internal design, signage, artwork and internal landscape. Richard Orlinski - Art Partner.

Curriculum

Forbes International Tower is proposing a unique design experience through merging architectural elements with art and functionality. The design concept is completely guided by environmentally responsive architecture at the forefront of all design decisions, enabling the achievement of carbon neutrality and moving towards a net-zero development. Equipped with the most technologically advanced systems, it aims to set the standard for the future of Grade-A smart office buildings. Besides aspiring to be one of the most sustainable and technologically advanced developments in the world, the tower also intends to have one of the most secure structures by equipping it with the most advanced cyber security systems whilst ensuring a seamless experience as users and visitors enter and exit the building. Forbes International Tower development parameters are based on the application of 5 main pillars including design uniqueness, sustainability, Security & technology, art and luxury.

https://forbestower.com/en/


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