La Viennoise
Project in Numbers
La Viennoise Building by Al Ismaelia
Area
Number of Tenants
Number of Floors
Acquired Date
Restoration Date
Project in Numbers
La Viennoise Building by Al Ismaelia
Area
Number of Tenants
Number of Floors
Acquired Date
Restoration Date
History
Cairo’s first green historical building
One of the most illustrious buildings in Downtown Cairo is La Viennoise. Situated at the lively intersection of 7 Champollion Street and 11 Mahmoud Bassiouny, this 129-year-old gem has long reflected Downtown’s unique montage of aesthetics. Built in 1896 by an English architect, La Viennoise pays homage to timeless beauty, with its distinguished Italian renaissance architectural style continuing to shine through the decades.
The Process
Restoration Process
In 2009, Al Ismaelia acquired La Viennoise to create Cairo’s first green heritage building. Renovated in 2016, it earned the “Tarsheed Commercial Renovation” award for its sustainability standards. The building’s restoration was designed in collaboration with Karim Mekhtegian – Founder of Alchemy, and Mohamed Said – Design Director and CEO of Ebony & Ivory and comprises four levels and a rooftop. Today, it houses Sarwa Capital, Contact Financial Holding, and Mazeej Balad, a boutique hotel blending Egypt’s cultural heritage with modern design. With five unique suites and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the city, Mazeej Balad reflects Al Ismaelia’s vision of reviving Downtown through adaptive reuse and creative renewal.
The Process
Future Plans
The courtyard will be a mixed-use space featuring local retail and F&B brands, designed in collaboration with Zaro Architects and Alchemy Group.
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