AND THE WINNER IS …. CITYSTARS!

Citystars, Katameya, Cairo

2025 | RLI Retail and Leisure—Future Project Award, RLI Global, Londoner Hotel, London, UK.

2024/25 | Best Retail Development – International at International Property Awards – Global, Strand, London, UK.

2024 | MECS+R Shopping Centre and Retailer MENA Awards – Gold Award Winner for Design and Development “Visionary Concept “ at Retail Congress MENA, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Citystars Katameya, a 245,000 sq.m mixed-use development in Cairo, has been awarded the RLI Future Project Award at the 20th Global RLI Retail & Leisure International Awards on June 25th, 2025 in London! Concept i are the lead designers for the project, including master planning, architecture, and retail interior design.

“We are absolutely delighted” says Geoffrey Morrison, Founder/Managing Director of Concept i “This is the second global class award received by the project after winning the 2025/25 “World’s Best” Retail Development at the International Property Awards, MECSC&R Visionary Project Award in 2024. It’s even more special to be part of RLI’s 20th Year celebration, marking 2 decades of Jayne Rafter and her teams relentless energy, passion and connectivity in this amazing sector.”

Read More: iNews – The Global RLI Awards 2025

CONCEPT I WINS WORLD’S BEST

Citystars, Katameya, Cairo

2024/25 | Best Retail Development – International at International Property Awards – Global, Strand, London, UK.

2024 | MECS+R Shopping Centre and Retailer MENA Awards – Gold Award Winner for Design and Development “Visionary Concept “ at Retail Congress MENA, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

A massive “congratulations” to Citystars, ARCO and the entire development team for this outstanding achievement. Last night, Citystars Katameya, Cairo won the prestigious Best International Retail Development at the 2024/25 IPAX Global International Property Awards held at the Savoy Hotel, Strand, London.

Set in vibrant New Cairo, Citystars Katameya is a vast, 1.2 km long, mixed use development spanning a 245,000 sq m. site. The project is conceived as the “Birth of a New Star”, fusing lush, sustainable landscapes and spectacular retail-tainment, with luxurious residential, hospitality and Grade A office space. It will set a new benchmark for life-style destinations in Cairo, one of the world’ greatest, most rapidly expanding Metropolis. Concept i is the lead Design Architect and Interior Designer, working together with Turner Const. Int. (PM), ECG (Arch/Eng.), Accor (Hotel and Residences), RCG (Retail Consultants), Kristina Zanic Assoc. (Residential/Hotel Interiors), PLandscape (Landscape Design), DJ Coalition (Lighting), Shaker (M,E&P), CKP (Hospitality Consultants) and more.

The International Property Awards celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property and real estate industry. An International Property Award is a world-renowned mark of excellence.

concept i is shortlisted for an SBID International Design Award 2023!

concept i is pleased to be among the inspiring global design talent to have been shortlisted as a finalist in this year’s SBID International Design Awards for its entry, Transformers – The Ark in the Restaurant Design category.

Evaluated by a panel of distinguished, industry-leading experts for design functionality, innovation, creativity and technical execution, an SBID Award is considered one of the most coveted accolades for design excellence. Success in this GOLD-rated Awards programme demonstrates the highest level of design skill and professional mastery across the interior design profession.

The ARK is a world-first Transformers-themed ‘smart’ restaurant in Hong Kong, created by A La Carte Hong Kong Limited under Hasbro’s license. It’s a high-tech dining adventure in the Transformers universe, with an audio-visual storyline, premium fast-food, Transformers products, special technologies, and IP branded space design.

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Welcome to SpaceFlix, Concept i’s podcast!

Join us as we showcase projects, and share insights on how to create beautiful, functional, and sustainable environments. Tune in and let’s get innovative!
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Episode 1 – Unleashing the Value of Space – Retail Planning and Design Strategies
What if your space could be beautiful, efficient, and sustainable? It can, with our design solutions! In this video, we show you how to optimize your project for environmental and economic benefits.
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Are you ready to take your lifestyle space to the next level? Let’s talk!

Main video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xXxMLDgn0fw
Shorts on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/AjYvx0iwqgI?feature=share

Concept i are excited and proud to be featured in Retail Leisure International’s first “all digital” May magazine, and in the company of such great brands, retailers and content!. Geoff Morrison, Founder and CEO, discusses design trends and transitions in these unusual times.

Find us on page 22 – 23.

https://www.rli.uk.com/emagazine/152/mobile/index.html