Redefining Urban Living

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Location
Between the Club and the Garden
Architecture and Design
Living re-defined
The Views
The world outside your window
Interiors
The art of living
CITY LIVING REDEFINED
Facilities
peace of mind and body
Floor plans
Blue prints for living
Our partners
Working with the best
The developers
Key developments
Contact us
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Zamalek’s
Bygone Era
The pre 1952 Egyptian flag
flying over the Kasr el Nil
bridge, across from the lush
vegetation of the island.
Over two centuries ago, when Napoleon
invaded Egypt, Gezirah - Zamalek was
an extension of the Giza agricultural
flatlands. Over time, Gezirah split from
the mainland, becoming three bobbing
islands during flood season, eventually
solidifying into its current shape.
Since that time, Zamalek has been
subjected to steady urban development
and is today Cairo’s most desirable
piece of real estate. The Fish Grotto,
on what today is called Hassan Sabry
street, is one of two remaining 19th
century landmarks. The island developed
out of a private khedieval reserve,
with a palace at its center. It included
beautifully lush landscaped parks and
exotic birds. Today, Zamalek is a leafy
green residential enclave and home to
the city’s most exclusive addresses.
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Originally named Khedive Ismail bridge,
the Kasr El Nil bridge spans the river Nile,
connecting Downtown to Zamalek. The large
stone lion statues are late 19 century by
Henri Alfred Jaquemart, French sculpture.
The Gezirah Palace before it was a hotel.
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Zamalek’s
Bygone Era
While the Palace became the landmark
Hotel Gezirah (today the Marriott hotel),
the park turned into Gezirah-Zamalek,
with its streets named after a collection of
Fatimid sultans to the north, and members of
the Egyptian Royal family to the south. Long
regarded as the island’s high point, where
Red Court once stood is today a row of
choice apartment buildings. Amongst this
exclusive stretch of real estate is The View,
at 5 Hassan Sabry street.
Red Court was built by Charles Baehler,
who was instrumental in developing the
island. The architecture of this house was
typical of the period and to this day this
type of design is visible on Hassan Sabry
street. Buildings such as Gabalaya House
(opposite) are reminiscent of this style.
Gabalaya House stands proudly on the corner
of Hassan Sabry street and 26th July street.
Surrounded from all sides by agricultural land,
the area was still not heavily populated when
this picture was taken (c. 1920s). The tramway
is visible in the forefront on 26 July street.
Samir Raafat, historian
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Zamalek’s
Bygone Era
A sea plane moored off the coast of Zamalek
Villa “Hug” on the east side of zamalek
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An aerial shot of gezira in the 1940s
Pre 1930s photo of Zamalek taken from a hot air balloon.
The Gezirah Club in the 1940s.
The Gezirah Palace in the 1800s
A lady of the harem outside of the
Gezira palace (late 19th century)
The Andalous Garden
The Baehler Mansion on King Fouad
street (today known as 26 of July street)
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BETWEEN THE CLUB AND THE GARDEN
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The View’s location gives it a unique attribute that
very few buildings in Zamalek can claim; it’s views span
nearly all of Cairo; to the south and east, the Gezirah
Club, the Nile and the Mohamed Ali citadel. To the
north is Nile City and the meandering river, and to the
west the Giza pyramids, the Aquarium Gardens and the
other branch of the Nile. In the crowded metropolis that
is today’s Cairo, these extraordinary views offer a sense
of space, serenity and tranquillity.
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The Gezirah Sporting Club
When established in 1883, the Khedieval
Sporting Club, was exclusively an Englishman’s
club. It covered 150 acres of Zamalek,
having been carved out of the Khedieval
Botanical Gardens.
Following the 1952 revolution, the club
subsequently grew to include more than
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50,000 (mainly Egyptian) families.
Today the Gezirah Club is one of the
few havens in Cairo and a lifeline for
Zamalek residents, offering a green
space for children, sporting activities
or simply a place to socialise within an
exclusive environment.
The Aquarium Grotto
What is today known officially as the
Aquarium Grotto Garden has gone by
many names since its inception. When it
was first designed in the mid 1870s by the
Khedive Ismail’s architect, Delchevalerie,
the garden was named the Gezirah
Grotto Garden (referring to the hill-like
grottos that pepper the garden). This
garden was intended as a public park,
to be comparable to the gardens of
the Gezirah palace. At the turn of the
Twentieth Century, a British army captain,
Stanley Flower, added aquariums to the caves,
renaming the garden the Nile Aquarium. Over
time, as the history of the garden receded in
people’s memory, the garden simply became
the Fish Garden and this is how it is known
today. Few fish are still housed in the bowels
of the garden’s caves but the garden is still a
haven for young lovers, school children and
people looking to escape the overwhelming
pressures of modern day Cairo.
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residential living redefined
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ARCHITECTURE
The View was designed as a
contemporary structure, proudly
acknowledging the art deco
history of the island. The beauty
of Zamalek lies in its rich heritage
of art deco-inspired architecture,
which can be found all along the
island. From the proud, majestic
buildings overlooking the Nile to
the little gems tucked away on
hard-to-find streets, Zamalek is a
microcosm of a bygone era.
Zamalek’s architectural heritage
has provided inspiration for the
design of The View. Blending this
rich style with cleaner, simpler,
contemporary lines, The View is
a thoroughly modern residential
building with a heart and soul
that harks back to a softer, more
graceful period in Egypt’s history.
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DESIGN
In keeping with the name of the
building, the residence’s features
have been carefully designed
to maximise the surrounding
views. Floor-to-ceiling windows
throughout the apartments and
glass balcony railings enhance
the effect of the panoramic
views, while the sturdy, imported,
double glazed windows keep
noise levels to a minimum. The
building is clad using imported
limestone. The detailing and the
columns are reminiscent of the
art deco era that has come to
symbolize many of Zamalek’s
more prominent residences.
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The discreet and elegant entrance of The View further
showcases the art deco inspiration of the building’s architecture.
The clean and simple lines of the lobby are your first glimpse
inside the world of The View. Predominately black and beige,
the use of marble and subtle lighting provides an understated
luxurious feel as you enter the building.
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THE WORLD OUTSIDE YOUR WINDOW
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The View from the 4th floor
overlooking the Fish Gardens
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The View from the 21st floor
overlooking the Fish Gardens
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The View from the 19th floor
overlooking the Gezirah Club
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The View from the 24th floor
overlooking the nile
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panoramic views from the penthouses
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THE ART OF LIVING
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The communal areas on each floor continue the sense of serenity
and luxury experienced below in the reception, incorporating similar
art deco accents in black and beige marble.
These beautiful spaces (shown here) are designed by MA Design
Studio and Design Point. The expertise of these design houses is
available to customers of The View.
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Peace of mind
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SPA
No luxury residential building would be
complete without a state-of-the art gym for
exclusive use by its residents. The View’s
Wellbeing area houses a fully-equipped
gym and the restorative benefits of a jacuzzi,
sauna and steam room, accessible via key
card to residents. A heated, indoor lap pool
also makes up part of the building’s spa area.
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PARKING
elevators
At the basement level, The View has installed
a unique parking system for Cairo that
minimizes traffic and street parking. ‘Elevator’
parking allows your car to be housed within
the structure of the building. Cars will be
driven to an allocated spot and mechanically
taken to their designated parking space. The
option of one parking space per apartment
will be offered to residents.
Four elevators are available for
exclusive use by the residents of
The View. There are three super fast,
smart elevators, where a computer
calculates the quickest and most
efficient sequence of floors to stop
at. There is a fourth larger, heavy duty
cargo lift for furniture and goods.
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Bicycles
Superintendent
Bicycles are at the disposal of
residents of The View. An easy,
convenient and efficient way to get
around town, cycling is the ultimate
form of transport to battle Cairo’s
traffic while keeping you healthy.
The View’s superintendent will provide
the traditional porter services as well
as sourcing plumbers, carpenters,
electricians and handymen for
residents. The superintendent will also
be responsible for overseeing the
building’s maintenance staff.
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waste disposal &
building maintenance
security &
SAFEtY FEATURES
Our state-of-the-art garbage
disposal system allows each
flat to dispose of their garbage
into a hermetically sealed, self
cleaning shute, accessible on
every floor via the service core.
A levy system is used to ensure
the building’s façade remains
clean at all times.
Security is of paramount importance at The View. The building is equipped
with emergency metal shutters in front of bullet proof security glass.
Additionally, CCTV cameras monitor the building, the garage and the
surrounding area.The security doors provided for each apartment are fortified
and designed to withstand attempted break-ins.
The building has been designed and planned to include state-of-the-art fire
fighting equipment and technology.
With sprinklers every 20 m2, high-pressure fire hoses on each floor and fire
suppression doors in the stairwell.
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BLUEPRINTS FOR LIVING
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suggestion 1
the view residence
5th FLOOR and above
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suggestion 2
the view residence
5th FLOOR and above
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suggestion 3
the view residence
5th FLOOR and above
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suggestion 4
the view residence
5th FLOOR and above
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WORKING WITH THE EXPERTS
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Project manager
Architect
Structural Consultant
Geotechnical Consultant
Reviewer
Electro-mechanical Consultant
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THE DEVELOPERS
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Redef ining Urban Living
Key Developments was established
with the aim of creating unique,
bespoke projects that challenge the
conventional perception of residential
living in Egypt. Providing living spaces
of the highest quality; in terms of
design, function, facilities and services.
With a focus on boutique type projects,
our aim is to provide customers with
the best product for their investment,
striving beyond the market norm. Key
Developments aims to redefine the set
parameters of urban living in Egypt.
contact us
Address: 3 El Aziz Osman, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt
Email: Theview@keydevelopments.net
Website: Theview-zamalek.com
Tel: +202 27392500
Fax: +202 27363513
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