The scheme, supported by the Arab League, seeks to reshape the urban landscape of the Palestinian enclave and achieve “sustainable development”
Egypt’s US $ 53 billion plan for Gaza’s reconstruction, supported by the Arab League on Tuesday, has an ambitious view for the architectural future of the war-devastated Palestinian enclave.
The 91-page plan, shared with Middle East Eye by authorities before the extraordinary Arabic dome, proposes a new urban character for Gaza’s post-war architecture, combining Palestinian heritage with modern technology and designs.
It was a counterproposal to the statement of US President Donald Trump last month that he intends to take Gaza and turn it into a tourist center while shifting his Palestinian population.
The Egyptian plan, on the other hand, rejects the displacement of Palestinians and seeks to rebuild the enclave without stripping it.
“Rooted as an olive, unshakable and eternal” is the motto of vision.
“Oliveira is not just a plant; It symbolizes resilience and inheritance in Palestinian culture. With roots that deepen on Earth, it clings firmly despite the difficulties, reflecting the strength of Palestinian identity and its deep connection with the earth, ”says the document.
According to the plan, the proposed architectural design elements include the use of Jerusalem Stone, a type of limestone used in the construction of buildings in Jerusalem and neighboring areas.
It also uses pointed arches, an architectural feature characteristic of the Palestinian used in mosques and churches, along with domes and vaults.
A selection of architectural landmarks and Palestinian projects from which the Egyptian plan says it seeks to be based | Egyptian presidency
Residential buildings
Residential buildings, according to the plan, are inspired by Arab and Islamic inheritance with a modern touch.
It incorporates modern designs that ensure “comfort and sustainability” while using “traditional building materials” such as natural stone. Planning strategies will seek to promote “social interaction and cultural identity,” says the plan.
Residential buildings in Gaza, image generated by AI, Gaza do Egyptian plan
Service Sector
Like residential buildings, the architectural design of the service sector incorporates modern and traditional elements.
Example of a service sector building in accordance with Egypt’s Gaza Plan
“The use of limestone or white concrete reflects the local Arab architectural style, while reducing heat absorption, improving energy efficiency within buildings,” says the plan.
“Repeated arches on windows and facades create a distinct Islamic aesthetics while allowing efficient natural lighting, reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day.”
Showing what seems to be a university building, the plan proposes “multipurpose courtyards” to serve as “social centers and dynamic activities for students”.
“The emphasis on natural materials and large openings ensures a harmonious mix of historical identity and modern construction patterns, creating a distinct and sustainable educational environment,” he adds.
Example of an educational building according to the Egyptian Gaza Plan
Example of a commercial building according to Egypt’s Gaza Plan
Airport construction according to the Egyptian plan for Gaza
Government buildings
Government buildings are also “designed to reflect a modern and sustainable work environment, aligned with intelligent architecture standards and environmental integration”.
Gaza Government building according to the Egyptian plan
Interior of a Gaza government building according to the Egyptian plan
Industrial and agricultural areas
The plan foresees “sustainable” projects for industrial and agricultural areas.
“The project follows the principles of green development and sustainable manufacture, ensuring the harmony between environmental preservation and industrial efficiency,” says the document.
An agricultural area of Gaza according to the Egyptian plan
Temporary housing
The initial phase of plan recovery includes the construction of temporary housing units for approximately 1.5 million displaced people. The houses will be made of sea containers and each unit will house an average of six people.
An image generated by AI to temporary housing units, according to the Gaza Plan prepared by Egypt
Originally published by Mee on 03/05/2025
For a probe asem
Source: https://www.ocafezinho.com/2025/03/05/como-seria-uma-futura-faixa-de-gaza-sob-o-plano-de-us-53-bilhoes-do-egito/
