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Sohil Island,Aswan,Egypt Graduation Project Rhino,Grasshopper,Pho- 01 SILTOPIA
Problem Definition Siltopia transforms Nile silt trapped be- hind the High Dam into a sustainable building material through 3D print- ing, creating earth- en pods, shells, and responsive façades that connect Nu- bian heritage with future construction. Problem definition diagram
Site Selection Suhail Island was selected for its Nubian earthen-building heritage, making it an ideal context to contrast traditional mud construction with digital 3D-printing techniques. The site allows Siltopia to rein- terpret a local material through a future-oriented architectural ap- proach. Site: Sohil Island, Aswan,Egypt mesoscale map
Layout User Scenario The layout follows the move- ment of Nile silt, where flowing white ribbons connect clus- tered 3D-printed mud pods across the island. The com- position responds to the sur- rounding water and desert landscape, creating a cultur- al and educational hub that bridges Nubian heritage with future earthen construction. Layout User Scenario Diagram
The project is organized into three interconnect- ed components: an educational hub, a business zone, and a cultural zone. The educational hub focuses on researching silt as a material and exploring its architectural design potentials. The business zone translates this knowledge into practice by mar- keting and promoting silt-based architecture. The cultural zone serves as a landmark that embodies and celebrates the material, collectively working to revive Architectural Program Chart
3D Zoning 3d zoning Diagram
3D Shot This perspective shows Siltopia in its Aswan context, where 3D-printed earthen pods connect through flowing white ribbons. The Nile, desert terrain, and Nubian setting highlight the project’s link to place, while the scene presents the hub as a continuous cultural and environmental landscape. 3d shot
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2D Section The mud pod prototypes present different ways for the same architectural unit to adapt to environmental, functional, and structural needs. Each prototype keeps the identity of the 3D-printed earthen pod, but modifies its openings, roof, or support system according to its purpose. Some pods integrate greenery or solar panels, while others explore how the pod can be carried either by internal mud vaults and domes or by the external white structural system. Overall, the study shows the
The mud pod prototypes present different ways for the same architectural unit to adapt to environmental, functional, and structural needs. Each prototype keeps the identity of the 3D-printed earthen pod, but modifies its openings, roof, or support system according to its purpose. Some pods integrate greenery or solar panels, while others explore how the pod can be carried either by internal mud vaults and domes or by the external white structural system. Overall, the study shows the
Form Generation West Elevation Creating 3 zones based on the space program Architecture collage and research center, business hub and cultural zone. 1 PROGRAM MAIN ZONES 2 MUD PODS Adding main spaces as mu ellipsoidal and spherical for
3 White Buildings d buildings in the form of ms Adding white buillding parts to connect muddy spaces together and acts as secondary functional zones
Prototypes of mud pods The mud pod prototypes show how one 3D-printed earthen unit can adapt to differ- ent environmental, functional, and structural needs through variations in openings, roofs, greenery, solar panels, and support systems, proving its flexibility as a sus- tainable element within Siltopia.
Environmental Analysis The facade system transforms traditional Aswan triangular openings into modular dia- mond 3D-printed mud units. Fixed to vertical service rails, the modules can be replaced or relocated for maintenance and performance. Different unit types provide shading, venti- lation, planting, or solid infill, while opening sizes vary by orientation to balance daylight, airflow, and solar protection. This creates an adaptive fa- cade inspired by Nubian iden- tity and responsive to climate, modularity, and material reuse. The mud p
The mud pods use north-facing skylights and raised roof open- ings to bring in soft day- light, reduce heat gain, and support natural ventilation, improving comfort through pas- sive environmental de- sign. The mud p
3D Shot The white support system is formed from curved steel ribs, ring beams, and diagonal diagrid bracing. This in- ternal steel skeleton carries the can- tilevered mud pod slabs, supports the skylight crown, and is infilled with mud-clay material finished in white plaster. The diamond geometry works structurally as bracing and vi- sually connects the core to the mud pod perforation pattern.
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