Residential5th Settlement, Cairo · 2024
Residential Duplex Apartment
End-to-end construction of a duplex apartment in the 5th Settlement, from foundation works to interior fit-out and finishing.
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Residential Construction & Design in Egypt
Homes designed, engineered and built by one team, from foundations to interior finishing.
Laurent designs, engineers and builds residential projects in Egypt: villas, duplexes and apartments. We handle the architecture and interiors, the MEP systems and structure, and the construction through to finishing. One team carries your home from first sketch to handover, so you have one point of contact and one party accountable.
The challenge
What makes residential projects demanding
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Too many parties to manage
A typical home involves a designer, a structural engineer, an MEP engineer, a contractor and several finishing trades. When each works separately, the owner ends up coordinating them and absorbing the gaps.
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Budgets that drift during finishing
Finishes and fit-out are where residential budgets usually move. Without a measured scope agreed early, small changes add up and the final cost is only known at the end.
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Services that fight the design
Air-conditioning units, drainage falls, ceiling voids and electrical routes need space. If they are not planned with the architecture, they end up as bulkheads, exposed pipes or lowered ceilings.
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Foundations matched to the site
Soil conditions vary across Egypt. The foundation has to suit the site and the loads of the building, because it is the one element that cannot be corrected later.
How we help
One team across design, engineering and construction
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Design & Planning
Architectural and interior design developed with your priorities, then quantified in a Bill of Quantities so you see the cost of each decision before you commit.
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Engineering
MEP systems and structure engineered alongside the design, so air conditioning, plumbing and electrical routes are resolved on drawings, not on site.
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Construction & Delivery
Foundation works, structure, MEP installation, interior fit-out and finishing delivered by one team, with Laurent accountable through to handover.
Services
Services for residential projects
Residential Construction
Villas, duplexes and multi-unit homes built in Alexandria and across Egypt, from foundations and structure to fit-out, finishing and handover.
Interior & Exterior Design
Interior and exterior design for homes and commercial spaces, from space planning and finishes to facades, managed through to handover.
Bills of Quantities (BOQ)
Engineer-prepared Bills of Quantities and cost estimates that set a realistic budget and make contractor bids comparable line by line.
Foundation Works
Foundation design and construction across Egypt, from slab-on-grade and monolithic slabs to piles, piers and specialist systems.
MEP Contracting
Integrated mechanical, electrical and plumbing contracting in Alexandria, Cairo and across Egypt, from coordinated design to tested, commissioned systems.
Proof
Residential projects
ResidentialFAQ
Residential projects: frequently asked questions
Does Laurent build villas and apartments?
Yes. Laurent delivers residential construction including villas, duplexes and apartments, from foundation works through structure, MEP installation, interior fit-out and finishing. One recent example is a duplex apartment in the 5th Settlement, Cairo, delivered end to end.
Can Laurent design and build my home?
Yes. Laurent can take your home from brief to handover: design, engineering, construction and finishing under one team. You can also appoint us for a single stage, such as interior design or construction to an existing design.
How do I control the cost of building a home?
Control the cost by fixing the scope before construction. A coordinated design and a Bill of Quantities show exactly what will be built and what it costs, so you can choose finishes and options with the numbers in front of you instead of after the fact.
Does Laurent work on residential projects in Cairo?
Yes. Laurent is based in Smouha, Alexandria, and delivers residential projects across Egypt, including Cairo and New Cairo’s 5th Settlement.
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