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
