Kareem Ibrahim, Nevine Akl, Sherine Zaghow, Ahmed El Gohary. Takween Integrated Community Development

Takween Integrated Community Development is an award-winning Egyptian architectural firm with thirty years of experience, founded in 2009 by Kareem Ibrahim, Nevine Akl, Sherine Zaghow and Ahmed El Gohary. Its mission is to empower communities through innovative, research-driven, and practical solutions. It focuses on creating inclusive urban spaces that are sustainable and responsive to the specific needs of each built environment, aiming to improve the quality of life for residents across Egypt.

Beyond traditional consulting, Takween specialises in crafting integrated urban development services, including in-depth research and documentation, tailored programme development, project implementation, and capacity development. All of these services are focused on both built environment upgrades and socio-economic development. This holistic approach empowers communities while enhancing physical spaces. Supported by specialised units in design and planning, project implementation, and urban research, Takween’s diverse team of over forty professionals ensures integrated, high-impact interventions.

To date, Takween has collaborated with numerous local and international institutions, successfully delivering over a hundred projects across Egypt.