Metro Vents Beautification

When Safaa Hegazy Metro Station was built in Midan Sidky and along Ismail Mohamed Street in Zamalek, many trees and plants were uprooted to make way for large concrete ventilation structures. The loss of greenery, combined with the heat radiating from the concrete, left the area exposed and inhospitable. With contributions from EFG Hermes and Azza Fahmy, ZAD undertook a greening initiative, introducing planters around the ventilation structures. Planting directly into the ground was not feasible, as tree roots and irrigation could compromise the metro infrastructure below.