Culinary art complex │ Graduation Project

THE JOURNEY OF  TASTE

Graduation Project

Grade: A-

Typology: Culinary Arts Complex

Year: 2025

Nile University - Faculty of engineering

( Architecture & Urban Design)

The Journey of Taste is a culinary art complex located in Ismailia, Egypt, designed to merge the city’s rich culinary traditions with a contemporary biophilic experience. The project redefines how people interact with food by transforming the act of cooking and tasting into an immersive journey that engages the senses, connects people with nature, and celebrates the passage of time. the complex invites users to move through spaces that reveal the evolution of culinary culture from traditional to modern through storytelling, sensory engagement, and participatory design. The spatial experience unfolds as a sequence of discoveries: from open markets and public plazas to interactive workshops, exhibition areas, and edible gardens. By combining education, community engagement, and gastronomy, The Journey of Taste becomes more than a culinary institution it is a living, evolving landscape where people learn, share, and connect through food. The project celebrates Ismailia’s cultural identity, natural beauty, and timeless relationship with the land and water that shape its flavor.

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