Located along the southern Red Sea Coast of Egypt Wadi El Gemal National Park encompasses some of the most endangered habitats and wildlife, both marine and terrestrial. The Ababda, the dwellers of this region, are an ancient people with a rich and colorful heritage which is also endangered. The park is also known for "the emerald mountain" which was the only source of emeralds within the Roman Empire. The ancient sites which were used for hundreds of years exhibit a wealth of antiquities ranging from roads to watering stations, outposts, residential settlements, temples and others.

The project which is meant to facilitate control and conservation of these valuable natural and cultural resources consist of three strategically located ranger outposts, an information post and three park entrances. Additional structures include a bus shelter for the local people and other facilities. The design utilizes locally available building materials, whenever sustainable, local labor and applies local vernacular architectural styles and motifs, including historical architecture. The ancients have developed designs and construction techniques which are suitable for the desert environment. We have reintroduced their architecture and combined it with some of the local architecture of the "Ababda". The project did not only serve the purpose of facilitating conservation of the park but the structures have became a destination on their own, serving other purposes including the encouragement of sound eco-tourism while promoting the welfare of local people.