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The Agoras Project provides a solution to address two seemingly contradictory ambitions: the quest to be in a comfortable and contemplative environment, while benefiting from the convenience of a central location within an otherwise chaotic city. Agoras is a self sufficient mixed-use complex that seeks to respond harmoniously with the natural environment. This is provided to the resident thru accessibility to shops, schools, health center, parks and municipal spaces.

Agoras’ planning responds to site data and the natural topography of the land. The buildings are strategically located as to not block each other’s view, and all either have the view of courtyard or a view to the surrounding areas. All units are oriented towards the south, southeast, or southwest to capture natural daylight. The green terraces, elevated gardens and vertical green spaces are connected to the residences with a sensibility for the natural surroundings. With the same ambitions, solar energy and rain water collection is actively used in the complex. Also, Agoras presents itself as a central attraction for the area, including a 43,000m2 shopping mall, 14 cinemas, a fitness center, restaurants, and numerous cafes and shops. There are a wide variety of residential units on the site which appeal to every budget & family type, including 134 studio flats, 147 (1+1) flats, 179 (2+1) flats, 204 (3+1) flats, 142 (4+1) flats, and 9 (5+1) flats.