Within the Abu Qir Container Terminal, SJS Engineering has been entrusted with the following services:

• Improvement of interior design: Administrative Building, Customs Building, Laboratory; Inner and outer gate.
• Design for new AQCT buildings: Operations Building, Custom Inspection Building.

The improvement works were requested by AQCT, which aimed to enhance the aesthetic and functional aspects of the buildings assigned to CHECE for the construction of the Administrative Building, the Customs Building, and the Workshop, which were being built based on an existing design.

The first intervention involved a revision of the layout: functions were defined, and the relationships between the various departments were identified. A second intervention focused on the design of the building complex. The stylistic standards that HPH has applied in all its terminals worldwide were adopted, adapted, and reproduced on the existing building structure (refer to the attached Hutchinson Ports Brand Guidelines). Since it was not possible to modify the external volume of the building, the openings, or the structure itself, the improvement intervention was carried out using a chromatic study for the external facades, giving them a more attractive and modern architectural impact.

The design of new constructions includes the main design solutions, such as civil works, structures, and interior finishes. The Operations Building houses changing rooms for operators, offices, and a canteen, while the Custom Inspection Building is intended for both customs and non-customs offices. Both buildings have been completed and tested.

With the full and constant support of the AQCT team, the design was implemented following the requirements already successfully applied in the newest and most modern terminals.