New Administrative Capital Central Business District
Location: New Administrative Capital, Egypt 🇪🇬
Phase 1 Completion: 2024
Total Area: 1.7 million m²
Iconic Tower Height: 385 meters
Government Buildings: 34 structures
Function: Administrative and business hub
Cost: ~$45 billion USD
Rising from the Desert: A Symbol of National Renewal: Egypt's New Administrative Capital emerges from empty desert as a testament to a nation's determination to build beyond its ancient legacy. More than relocated government offices, this $45 billion vision represents Egypt's commitment to creating opportunities for its youth, with digital government platforms ensuring transparent, efficient public service for 100 million citizens.
Where ancient meets digital: The continent's tallest tower rises 385 meters as a beacon of African architectural ambition, while 34 government buildings incorporate pharaonic design elements with cutting-edge sustainability. This isn't just construction—it's cultural evolution, proving that respecting heritage and embracing innovation aren't mutually exclusive.
The development integrates sustainable design principles with energy-efficient building systems, green rooftops, and water recycling infrastructure. Advanced telecommunications networks and digital government platforms create a fully connected administrative ecosystem serving as a model for efficient governance.
The human transformation: Young Egyptian engineers, architects, and planners lead construction alongside international experts, building both infrastructure and expertise. When farmers' children become smart city managers, when traditional craftspeople install fiber optic networks, when desert becomes a green, connected metropolis—that's the inspiring story of a civilization writing its next chapter while honoring its 5,000-year legacy.
Key Project Team 🏙️
Client / Owner
Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD)
Egyptian Ministry of Housing
New Urban Communities Authority
Master Planning & Architecture
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill – Master planning
Capital Group Properties – Development management
Foster + Partners – Government district design
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture – Iconic Tower
Main Contractors
China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC)
Arab Contractors Company
Hassan Allam Construction
Orascom Construction
Infrastructure Partners
Siemens – Smart city technology integration
Huawei – ICT infrastructure and 5G networks
Schneider Electric – Energy management systems
SUEZ – Water and waste management
