Meet our team
Ibrahim Mohasseb
Founder & CEO
Ibrahim Mohasseb is an Egyptian architect and urban planner based in Cairo and the founder of DIE STADT. He is a graduate of Architecture from Cairo University and holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from the University of Miami, Florida. During his time in the United States, he worked alongside Dover, Kohl & Partners on a number of influential projects, including Naples Park, Glenwood Park, Miami Springs, and the Miami Downtown Revitalization Plan.
These experiences shaped his approach to architecture and urbanism, deepening his understanding of New Urbanism and its principles of creating vibrant, walkable, socially connected, and enduring communities. His work is driven by the conviction that the built environment has the power to fundamentally shape how people live, interact, and experience their cities.
With a strong foundation in these principles and a deep understanding of Egypt’s unique urban context, Ibrahim is committed to rethinking how cities in Egypt are conceived and built. Through DIE STADT, he seeks to translate international experience into locally rooted solutions, creating places that are not only functional and beautiful, but active, resilient, connected, and built around the human experience.
Mahmoud Abdelhameed
Partner & Design Director
Mahmoud Abdelhameed is an Egyptian urban designer based in Cairo and the Design Director and Partner at DIE STADT. He is a graduate of Urban and Town Planning and holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from Cairo University. His experience spans a diverse range of urban projects across Egypt and the region, including the Dukhan Highway in Qatar, Sakaka in Saudi Arabia, and NEWGIZA, Jefaira, and Polygon Business Park in Egypt.
Grounded in a strong theoretical understanding of urban planning and the principles of New Urbanism, Mahmoud approaches design as an opportunity to shape how communities function, connect, and evolve. His work combines rigorous planning with a thoughtful sensitivity to context, creating environments that respond to both the practical needs of their users and the broader character of place.
Through his role at DIE STADT, he brings extensive experience and a meticulous design approach to every project, with a particular focus on creating coherent, connected, and enduring communities. His ambition is to move beyond simply planning places, and to shape urban environments that foster meaningful interaction, strengthen identity, and improve everyday life.
OUR DIE STADT TEAM
