The Al-Seyoufi Pasha family established a block of four 19th-century buildings in downtown Cairo (1885–1890) for offiwaqf, the property generated income for family needs, public services, and charity, reflecting a widespread philanthropic practice of endowment in that era.ces, shops, and hotels. Later registered as awaqf, the property generated income for family needs, public services, and charity, reflecting a widespread philanthropic
practice of endowment in that era.
2020
Investors, led by Mr. Hussein Rifai, Chairman of Inertia Holding, seek Torasna’s expertise to assess the structural integrity, create architectural drawings, and conduct a Highest and Best Use (HBU) analysis
for potential adaptive reuse of 19th and 20th-century buildings in Downtown Cairo.
Structural & Condition Report
The General Condition Report to assess each building’s structural elements, conduct essential calculations, and perform an architectural survey to produce CAD drawings and a detailed structural and condition report for the entire complex
Highest and Best Use (HBU) Analysis
The HBU analysis evaluates adaptive reuse potential, assessing legal and physical condition, while preserving heritage, maximising returns, and identifying demand drivers through functional, experiential, and cultural criteria.
Legal Permissibility Assessment
Legal Permissibility Assessment to evaluate title deeds, municipal records, and listing status with the National Organisation for
Urban Harmony to determine adaptive reuse possibilities and regulatory limitations.
Financial Feasibility Study
Financial Feasibility Assessment to develop a 20-year business model, including income projections, operating costs, CAPEX, and
estimated design, restoration, construction, and fit-out costs for the recommended adaptive reuse.
