MARAKEZ, a leading real estate developer in Egypt, proudly announces its sponsorship

of The Local Show (TLS), a YouTube-based docu-series created by Egyptian-American

designer Ramzi Makram-Ebeid and directed by Sherif Nakhla The series explores Egyptian

architectural heritage, highlighting iconic landmarks that embody sustainable, context-driven

 and community-focused designs By combining architecture and storytelling, TLS bridges

design with humanity, celebrating the essence of Egypt’s built environment

Exploring Egypt’s Architectural Treasures

The first season of The Local Show showcases four prominent Egyptian sites

Basuna Mosque

St Mary’s Church

Bayt Yakan

Bayt al-Razzaz

Across seven episodes, the series narrates each landmark’s story through the perspectives

of renowned architects and designers, including Waleed Arafa, Ikram Mounir Nosshi, Ramses

Ikram Nosshi, Sherif Morgan, Youssef Ragheb, Alaa El Habashi, and Omniya Abdel Barr TLS

emphasizes the importance of sustainability, functionality, community engagement, and

cultural preservation in contemporary Egyptian architecture and design

Launch Event: An Immersive Experience

The program’s launch event took place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Villa M in Zamalek

proudly powered by MARAKEZ Co-curated by Ramzi Makram-Ebeid and Malak Shenouda, the

exhibition highlighted each landmark’s historical and modern significance through photography

by Yehia El-Alaily and Essam Arafa, alongside carefully selected archival materials

The event offered an immersive, multi-sensory experience, celebrating Egypt’s creativity across

architecture, art, culture, and cuisine It also featured panel discussions with leading architects

moderated by Sarah Sarofim, providing insights into the role of design in shaping community

and preserving cultural heritage

MARAKEZ’s Vision for Design and Culture

Dasha Badrawi, Executive Vice Chairman of MARAKEZ, stated

We are proud to support The Local Show as it showcases Egypt’s architectural

treasures and the creative minds behind them This partnership aligns with MARAKEZ’s

vision of fostering community-driven developments that celebrate culture, creativity, and identity

Through its sponsorship, MARAKEZ reinforces its commitment to Egyptian design culture and

architectural heritage, creating spaces and narratives that connect people to place while integrating

modern real estate development with cultural storytelling

Creator’s Statement

Ramzi Makram-Ebeid, creator of TLS and founder of Human Nature Design, commented

Architecture and design have always been central to my life The Local Show allows me to

share that passion and provide an educational, immersive experience for viewers Our

partnership with MARAKEZ advances context-driven, conscientious design that honors

community, heritage, functionality, and sustainability

Supporting Egypt’s Creative Ecosystem

By sponsoring The Local Show, MARAKEZ positions itself as a leading real estate

developer and curator of modern Egyptian lifestyle and design culture The initiative

underscores MARAKEZ’s dedication to investing in Egypt’s creative ecosystem

supporting design innovation, sustainable architecture, and authentic cultural

expression across generations