MedNile

Project idea

MEDnile is a visionary waterfront project that reimagines the neglected shoreline of New Rosetta as a vibrant, inclusive recreational marina. Positioned where the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea, the project is inspired by the idea of flow — between land and water, past and future, locals and visitors. MEDnile aims to activate the city’s dormant waterfront by introducing floating platforms, leisure decks, eco-friendly boat docks, and spaces for cultural, social, and economic exchange. It connects heritage and recreation in a climate-resilient, sustainable framework.

Project description

MEDnile transforms Rosetta’s underused waterfront into a multifunctional public marina that blends leisure, heritage, environmental awareness, and tourism. It offers a network of floating walkways, recreational plazas, smart docking zones, and community-focused facilities along the river–sea edge. The marina supports a wide range of activities: from kayaking and fishing to craft markets, storytelling zones, and seasonal festivals.

Key design elements include kinetic pavement systems that harvest energy from pedestrian movement, solar-powered shade structures, and tidal-adaptive floating platforms that respond to rising sea levels. Repurposed boats are transformed into educational and cultural pavilions, while landscaped buffers protect the shore and invite biodiversity.

This project celebrates Rosetta’s historical role as a port city while positioning it as a resilient, inclusive, and future-oriented coastal destination.

Technical information

New Rosetta, Egypt — at the convergence of the Nile River and the Mediterranean Sea

? Site Area:
Approx. 15000 m²

Built-up area limited to 50–60%

Designed to maintain open visual and pedestrian access to the water

?️ Key Design Features:
Floating Public Plazas and Viewing Decks

Smart Fueling Docks and Boat Slips

Recreational Water Sports Zones (rowing, kayaking, fishing)

Cultural Walkways and Market Pods

Floating Amphitheater for events and storytelling

Adaptive Ramps and Tidal Bridges

? Sustainability & Resilience Systems:
Kinetic Pavement: Generates electricity from foot traffic to power lighting and phone docks


Floating Platforms: Adapt to tidal shifts and protect against sea-level rise


Native Landscape Buffers: Reduce erosion and attract biodiversity

Low-Impact Marine Materials: Anti-corrosion, non-toxic, recyclable


CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS:
• the main spine in the middle is made of steel frames
• other structure systems used are steel column and beam, and concrete column and beam , space truss according to each space and functionality