Mishkah – 本苏夫创意写作与出版文化中心丨埃及丨Ola Gbril Mohamed

GRADUATION PROJECT

MISHKAH

CULTURAL CENTER FOR CREATIVE WRITING AND PUBLISHING IN BENI SUEF

Year: 2025

Grade: A "87.5%"

Supervised By: Dr. Nesma Abdel Maksoud  - Eng. Nesreen Salama

Designed By: Ola Gbril Mohamed

Software Used: AutoCAD - Revit - Enscape - Adobe Photoshop - AI Sites For Studies - Canva for Charts

Location: New Beni Suef (East of the Nile), beside Labor University, Beni Suef Governorate, Egypt.

Site area: 10 Acres = 42,000 m²

Style: Neo-Islamic Contemporary Style

Project Brief:

“Mishkah” is a cultural hub for literary creativity, inspired by the symbolic meaning of the Mishkah as a source of light and knowledge in Arab culture. The project aims to create an inspiring environment that nurtures writers and readers alike, providing a complete journey of creativity: from inspiration, to reflection, to expression, and finally to sharing with the community.

MAIN SHOT

Banner Of Project

Project Studies

1. Concept & Storyline

“The design concept reflects the journey of creativity and cultural exchange, shaping a space that inspires, educates, and connects the community through literature, arts, and knowledge.”

2. Site Analysis

3. Environmental Analysis

4. Users Studies

Design Decisions

Plans & Layouts

1. LAYOUT

2. MASTER PLAN

3. FIRST FLOOR & BASEMENT

4. STRUCTURAL SYSTEM STUDIES

Sections & Elevations

1. ELEVATIONS

2. SECTIONS

3. 3D SECTION

3D SHOTS

Final Statement

Mishkah is not just a cultural center, but a journey of inspiration and creativity — where spaces embody reflection, expression, and the sharing of knowledge, and where architecture becomes a beacon of light for the writer’s soul.