THE SCUTE - GRADUATION PROJECT

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THE SCUTE CROCODILE MUSEUM & AQUARIUM - ASWAN

Architectural Design Graduation Project - Submitted as an Individual Project

PROJECT DIRECTION:

1. Cultural

2. Recreational

3. Residential

Nasser Lake contains the largest stock of fresh water and fish for Egypt with diversity in (Marine creatures, Plants ,Wild creatures, Climate and Terrain)

Crocodiles in Lake Nasser are one of the most important tourist attractions in the lake.

Facilities include Crocodile Museum, Aquarium, Gallery, Cultural Center, Motel, Exhibition Areas, Visitor amenities, staff offices, Veterinary Facilities, Workshops, Gift Shops, Library and Theatre.

CROCODILE MUSEUM:

The Crocodile is an Amphibiotic animal that lives both in water as well as nature and having 3 layers of protection over its eye that changes according to the environment.

It has a water layer

A Normal layer

A Transition layer

These layers were referred to as the cluster layers and museum’s main path.

AQUARIUM:

Lake Nasser has arguably the best freshwater fishing in the world for both Nile perch and Tiger Fish. There are also several species of catfish; the legendary giant Vundu being the biggest. Two species of Tilapia also inhabit the lake and give a good account of themselves on a fly rod.

GALLERY:

There are an impressive variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles more than 100 species of birds have ben recorded: wild duck, Egyptian geese, pelicans, herons and eagles will be among the birds seen.

CULTURE CENTER:

The primary purpose of a cultural center: to teach the community about a culture through the use of events, festivals, and workshops. The entire community is better for it.