Chapman Taylor Announces Strategic Partnership with Hometown Developments for Landmark Projects in Egypt

Chapman Taylor is pleased to announce a new strategic cooperation agreement with Hometown Developments, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to delivering world-class urban planning and architectural design in Egypt. The agreement, signed by Diaa El-Din Farag, Chairman of Hometown Developments, and Jan Dijkema, Chapman Taylor Madrid Director, sets the stage for an exciting collaboration focusing on key projects in Cairo and New Nasser City.

Diaa El-Din Farag, Chairman of Hometown Developments, and Jan Dijkema, Chapman Taylor Madrid Director

This partnership aligns with Chapman Taylor’s mission to combine global expertise with local insight to create innovative and sustainable projects that resonate with the unique characteristics of their environments. Our design approach, which emphasises sustainability, high-quality urban living, and cutting-edge architectural solutions, will be central in shaping Hometown Developments’ future projects.

​Jan Dijkema. Chapman Taylor Madrid Director

Jan Dijkema expressed great enthusiasm for this partnership, stating, “We are proud to collaborate with one of the leading developers in Egypt. This agreement represents a major step forward in creating architectural landmarks that will stand as symbols of modern Egypt’s growing real estate market.” He further highlighted that this collaboration brings Chapman Taylor’s rich history of delivering iconic projects globally to Egypt, enhancing the country’s real estate offerings with a blend of international design standards and local expertise.

Chapman Taylor has been recognised for its portfolio of successful projects worldwide, and we are excited to contribute our knowledge and experience to Hometown Developments’ ambitious projects in East and West Cairo, as well as New Nasser City. We are confident that this partnership will result in extraordinary developments that align with Hometown Developments’ vision of offering globally competitive projects in Egypt.

colleague Alberto Muñoz, Senior Architect, Chapman Taylor Madrid

As Hometown Developments expands its portfolio in the New Administrative Capital and beyond, we are excited to contribute our design expertise and work alongside their talented teams to deliver world-class developments that will set new benchmarks in the region. Together, we aim to redefine the future of urban living in Egypt.

Jan Dijkema (M Arch Dipl. Arch RIBA ARB SBA)

Director, Madrid

Jan has over 20 years’ experience working across a range of large-scale, mixed-use projects in Spain, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

He joined Chapman Taylor in 2001 and became a Director of the Madrid studio in 2007, where he undertakes a key role in leading multidisciplinary design teams on international projects across the retail, hospitality, workplace and residential sectors.

He also takes responsibility for organisational support, resource and project planning in the studio.

Areas of expertise:

Masterplanning / Mixed-use / Urban Regeneration / Retail / Leisure / Hotel & Tourism / Workplace / Transportation

Jan comenzó a trabajar para Chapman Taylor en 2001 como arquitecto senior. Desde entonces, ha dirigido equipos multi-disciplinares para el diseño y desarrollo de áreas comerciales, proyectos hoteleros y residenciales.

En 2007 fue ascendido a Director. Su trabajo abarca numerosos proyectos nacionales y un gran número de desarrollos internacionales de uso mixto a gran escala. También se encarga de planificar los recursos necesarios para el buen funcionamiento y desarrollo de los proyectos en el estudio.

Áreas de especialización:

Planes directores / Usos Mixtos / Regeneración Urbana / Centros Comerciales / Ocio / Hoteles y Turismo / Oficinas / Transporte

مدير ,مدريد

يتمتع جان بخبرة تزيد عن 20 عامًا في العمل عبر مجموعة كبيرة من المشاريع الكبيرة متعددة الاستخدامات في إسبانيا وأوروبا والشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا.

انضم إلى تشابمان تايلور في عام 2001 وأصبح مديرًا لاستوديو مدريد في عام 2007 ، حيث يقوم بدور رئيسي في قيادة فرق التصميم متعددة التخصصات في المشاريع الدولية عبر قطاعات المتاجروالضيافة والمكاتب والإسكان.

كما أنه يتحمل مسؤولية الدعم التنظيمي والموارد وتخطيط المشروعات في الاستوديو.

مجالات الخبرة:

التخطيط العام / الاستخدام المتعدد / التجديد الحضري / المتاجر / الترفيه / الفنادق والسياحة / اماكن العمل / النقل

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