Start with the Home
MAKANELL works with people who live in Egypt and with those whose home is here while they live elsewhere. Begin with a clear description of the property, the rooms that matter and how the home will be used.
Build a Clear Brief
Distance does not remove the need for a brief. It makes the brief more important. A villa, an apartment or a holiday home still needs to be understood as a place: light, access, current stage, and whether design, finishing and furniture should travel together.
Plan the First Conversation
The first conversation can happen before you travel, and the Dokki showroom remains available when you are in Cairo.
What to Send
If you are beginning from abroad, write with the property location, its type, and the services you think you need. That is enough to start.
Prepare Your Property Information
- Location in Egypt, approximate area and current stage.
- Rooms to include and how you expect to use the home.
- Available floor plans and photographs.
- Someone who can provide property access, if you are abroad.
- Your preferred contact method and planned visit dates.
Questions to Clarify Before Agreeing the Work
Ask how the scope, material choices and design decisions will be agreed. Clarify who supplies site information, which decisions require your approval and how changes will be recorded. Discuss the cost and timing against the agreed brief rather than assuming a standard package.
These points form a useful consultation agenda. The arrangements for your property should be confirmed with the studio.
Questions About This Guide
Can I contact MAKANELL before travelling to Egypt?
Yes. Send an enquiry with your property location, its current condition and the services you need. Include your planned visit dates and who can provide access to the property.
What information helps when planning a home from abroad?
A floor plan, recent photographs, approximate area, room priorities and a description of how the home will be used help frame the first conversation. Share any target date as a planning requirement.