At ECG, we understand that master planning guides growth and development, and as such is paramount to the future success of all projects. This is why we really give it our all.
Our master planning approach covers urban planning, land-use planning, transportation facilities, open spaces, and public services, as well as environment and heritage conservation precincts; and if this is not enough, we conduct a broad range of other studies pertaining to air, soil, water, health, and safety.
These studies include Economic Impact Analyses, Energy Efficiency Potential Studies, Environmental Impact Assessments, Feasibility Studies, Geotechnical & Ground Engineering Studies, GIS Studies, Hazard & Operability Studies (HAZOP), Hydrologic & Hydraulic Studies, Land Valuations, Marketing Researches, Population Studies, Real Estate & Asset Appraisals, Social Impact Assessments, Solid Waste Management Studies, Traffic Impact Assessments, Urban Development Studies, and water, air, and soil characterizations.
This meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive approach has paid off. Today, we are the trusted name in the field of engineering consultancy both nationally and globally. In addition, we take great pride in that.
IKEA, the world’s largest furniture retailer, is a Swedish company that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, appliances, and home accessories. In 2013, Al-Futtaim Group opened the first IKEA store in Egypt at Cairo Festival City (CFC). Wrapped in IKEA’s distinctive blue and yellow brand colors, the store stands as an iconic landmark within the commercial complex.
As the lead consultant of CFC, ECG studied a range of design parameters and developed a group of solutions to blend IKEA’s standard layout with the mall. These aspects included the approach, visibility, utilities, structural loads, structural grid, circulation, and connectivity.
The store’s main building comprises two floors with a built-up area of 30,000 m2. The area is divided into a series of interconnected departments leading to one another, with an attached double-height hall containing a self-serve furniture area. There is also a three-floor parking structure with a built-up area of around 60,000 m², which brings the total built-up area to approximately 90,000 m2.
