City of Arts and Culture, New Administrative Capital, Egypt

The City of Arts and Culture is a 127-acre landmark in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, hosting one of the region’s largest opera houses, concert and drama halls, museums, and a capital library. Delivered in just 3.5 years, ECG led the full consultancy scope — from design to supervision — shaping a world-class cultural hub that blends heritage with innovation.

The City of Arts and Culture is one of the largest integrated cultural complexes in the Middle East, located in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital. Spanning 127 acres, it hosts an opera house (2,155 seats), concert and drama halls, a 9,000 m² Capital Library, the 8,500 m² Museum of Egyptian Capitals, rehearsal and exhibition spaces, as well as 25 acres of landscaped green areas. Completed in a record 3.5 years, the project combines cultural heritage with modern innovation, positioning Egypt as a global hub for arts and creativity.

Disciplines

Special Engineering
Architecture & Urban Development

Companies

ECG Engineering Consultants Group S.A.

Client

Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD)

Duration

From 2017 to 2021

Location

New Administrative Capital, Cairo , Egypt

Project Activities

General consultancy services covering architecture, design, MEP, and project management
Integration of performance spaces (opera, drama, concert halls) with cultural facilities (museum, library, art studios)
Expansion of masterplan from 80 to 127 acres to ensure year-round functionality and visitor flow
Application of global best practices in acoustics, backstage design, and cultural infrastructure inspired by research trips to Moscow and Dubai

Our Scope of work:

Conceptual Design
Schematic Design
Detailed Design
Design Development
Construction Supervision

Project activities are as follows:

Architectural
Civil
Communications & Security Systems
Electrical
HVAC
Landscape
Mechanical
Roads
Structural
Urban Design

Impact

3.5-year delivery vs. international benchmarks of 8–9 years
4,000-car parking facility improves accessibility and supports year-round tourism
cres of landscaped green space enhance sustainability and environmental value
Preserves cultural heritage through the Museum of Capitals and Capital Library

Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

We are committed to making a positive impact and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This project contributes to the following SDGs: