Phase II: Building Toward Rehabilitation June 2025 to January 2026
The second phase of the project focused on preparing the Bazar for future rehabilitation by addressing critical structural issues and initiating selective reconstruction. The preparation was carried out through a programme of capital works, community engagement, and project documentation.
1. Capital work
This involved physical conservation and reconstruction activities on the historic Bazar Abbas building to address structural risks, improve safety, and enhance usability. These measures were implemented through practical on-site training workshops as part of an integrated educational programme.
Consultant: Diwan Architecture and Patrimony, Arch. Tariq Al-Murri and Arch. Samer Helmy
Risk assessment: Hatem Mostafa Hassan
Implementation: Al Boroug for Advanced Construction
Project assistants: Wessam Tolba, Ahmed Nour
2. Stakeholder Engagement and Local Management
This component involved working with the Bazar’s tenants, local authorities, and other stakeholders to establish a shared approach to the site’s future use and stewardship.
Supervision: Samar Abdelaal
Team: Miran Shouman, Fayrouz Rehan, Hagar Ibrahim
3. Documentation and Publication
To ensure the dissemination of the knowledge and experiences generated by the project, this component focused on research, writing, and visual communication.
Supervision: Sepideh Zarrin Ghalam
Team: Dina Elmazzahi, Lara Awad, Logaina Fathallah, Basma El-Assar
Read the book here: https://opus4.kobv.de/opus4-btu/frontdoor/deliver/index/docId/7289/file/Transform_14_2026.pdf