Al Ismaelia Al-Ismaelia

Available Space

Kodak

  • 20 Adly Street
  • 8,535 M2

BUILDING HISTORY

BUILDING HISTORY

The Kodak Building was constructed in 1928 at 20 Adly Street in a Neoclassical style designed by French archaeologist-architect-historian André Godard. It comprises seven floors and features two main entrances (A and B).
In 1912, George Eastman, the founder of Kodak, chose the building to host the company’s first branch in Egypt and the Middle East, granting it special historical significance.

Restoration

Restoration Process: Adaptive Reuse Model

Al Ismaelia for Real Estate Investment acquired the property in 2008 and began its renovation and restoration in 2015. The Kodak Passage, a longitudinal corridor connecting Adly Street and Abdel Khalek Tharwat Street was also renovated and redesigned in 2015 through a workshop led by CLUSTER in collaboration with the Danish Egyptian Dialogue Institute (DEDI) and the Center for Culture and Development (CKU), transforming it into a more inclusive pedestrian space.

Tenants

Today

Today

Al Ismaelia’s headquarters occupy the 3rd and 4th floors, while the building also houses offices for Ebony & Ivory and KarmSolar, alongside long-time residents. In addition, the Kodak Passage stands as a distinctive Downtown landmark and a vibrant platform for design and creativity, regularly hosting art exhibitions and cultural events.