Archives for Architecture
REBORN @ 80: N.E.D. CITY CAMPUS RESTORATION
Published on October 2011
Presence of historic structures in any built environment gives it a sense of permanence and continuity, but their conservation/ restoration in present times is not only advocated on grounds of historic significance but also for reasons of sustainability...
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Renditions of h3 Architects
Published on October 2011
There are numerous definitions and interpretations of contextualism in design that one comes across in the world of art and architecture. Throughout history many architects have responded to the context of their time and place. This attitude can be observed through their technological or material application or through a response to climatic or socio-cultural sensitivity.
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A Vintage Garden in Shiraz
Published on October 2011
From the Arab conquest of Persia in 637 A.D. until the present times, the Persian Gardens have represented images of Paradise, with their dynamic realm of visual, acoustic and aromatic affects. Beyond doubt, the relatively arid and tree less lofty Persian plateau gave the gardens such supreme value.
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Green KaravanGhar
Published on July 2011
The Journey towards Green Architecture
“375 million people will be affected by climate-related disasters every year, well above the 263 million believed to have been directly impacted by natural disasters in 2010.” – British Ministry for International Development Report, 2011
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“375 million people will be affected by climate-related disasters every year, well above the 263 million believed to have been directly impacted by natural disasters in 2010.” – British Ministry for International Development Report, 2011
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Karachi Relief Trust & Architecture for Humanity
Published on July 2011
“The Children of Adam, created of the self-same clay, are members of one body. When one member suffers, all members suffer, likewise. O thou, who art indifferent to the suffering of the fellow, thou art unworthy to be called a man.”
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DISASTER RESILIENT DESIGN
Published on July 2011
“The Children of Adam, created of the self-same clay, are members of one body. When one member suffers, all members suffer, likewise. O thou, who art indifferent to the suffering of the fellow, thou art unworthy to be called a man.”
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The FOCUS approach to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Pakistan
Published on July 2011
The skyscrapers in Tokyo swayed, as the island nation of Japan was hit by the M 9.0 tremor on March 11, 2011. The earthquake is believed to be the strongest of our recorded...
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Architect X Client = Architecture
Published on April 2011
Living in a society where we are constantly judging success against a yard stick – our architecture is an accurate reflection of our value system.
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A House of Motifs and Tell-tales
Published on April 2011
As I sat in the naturally lit-up space in the centre of Lall’s office, I looked at the dancing dragon- a suspended exposed aluminium cooling duct coiled with red LEDs - swerving ...
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Aga Khan School in Gahkuch, Gilgit
Published on April 2011
Architecture and interior design is more than just a grand gesture. A well designed space can help company increase revenue, decrease operational costs and boost
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A FUTURE FOR THE PAST
Published on January 2011
Echoing Le Corbusier’s famous dictum that “architecture is the masterly, correct, and magnificent play of masses brought together in light”, the architect Naeem Pasha describes architecture as “building with light”, thus underlining the close and symbiotic relationship that has existed ever since his practice.
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Five Projects Receive 2010 Aga Khan Award for Architecture; Oleg Grabar Receives Chairman’s Award
Published on January 2011
The five projects selected for the 2010 Aga Khan Award for Architecture were announced at a ceremony held at the Museum of Islamic Art. His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani the Emir of Qatar and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser joined His Highness the Aga Khan in presiding over the ceremony.
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Good Design is good business
Published on October 2010
Architecture and interior design is more than just a grand gesture. A well designed space can help company increase revenue, decrease operational costs and boost
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Architects build small spaces at the V&A
Published on October 2010
The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) in London is the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects.
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Roots School
Published on October 2010
Originally from Quetta, Mohammad Shahid Khan – is popularly known as “Shahidkhan” by friends from the National College of Arts, Lahore from where he graduated in 1990. Shahidkhan or MSK,
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Design for self
Published on July 2010
“Design for self”, an easy task or difficult? Is it a creative exploration or a reign into imagination; an amalgamation of personal statements or a dilution of ideas? A difficult question to comprehend.
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Oriental hegemony
Published on April 2010
Eating out these days has become more than just a change of cuisine or convenience; it has evolved into an experience that tantalizes all senses from visual to taste.
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Anjalendran
Published on April 2010
The mantle of the great architect, Geoffrey Bawa, is now draped over C. Anjalendran whose fine buildings continue Bawa’s approach to architecture, and extends it further.
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Details with a Life
Published on April 2010
Construction of residences in affluent parts of Karachi has been held hostage by the contractor mafia of the city; contractors invest in a business of making typical and formulaic houses
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Shigar Fort Conservation and Adaptive Reuse
Published on July 2010
Seven years ago the humming of an AKDN helicopter lulled me to sleep and I missed seeing Nanga Parbat and the stunning, snow-capped mountains on the way from Islamabad...
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KATAS; the undiscovered glory of the past
Published on January 2010
Katas, as it is called today is nestled between Lahore and Islamabad off the M2 Motorway. And is not a heavily visited place, except by those who know of it.
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Interiors defining corporate cultures
Published on January 2010
Dubai Islamic Bank’s, Flagship Branch in Lahore is another glitzy building designed by Kalim Siddiqui and Associates.
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THE WALKING HOUSE BY N55
Published on January 2010
Danish architects and activists at N55 have developed a walking house in order to live nomadically with little impact on the environment. This modular dwelling unit, measuring 3.5m high by 3.5m wide and 3.72m long, allows for people to move through cities and villages. The designers say the house was [...]
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FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION – THE LAHORE MCB BUILDING
Published on October 2009
The prolific life and work of Architect Nayyar Ali Dada (NAD) needs no introduction. He is arguably the finest Architect this country has produced in its tumultuous history.
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THE MELTING COURTYARDS
Published on October 2009
Najeeb Omar is the recipient of the IAP Design Excellence Award 2009, residential category. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Mahmood was chosen the winner with the following citation:
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Generation Next
Published on July 2009
Profiling a collective showcase of young and emerging architects and artists that has resulted in a kaleidoscope of works
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Life and Works of Misbah Najmi (1944-2009)
Published on July 2009
The loss of Misbah Najmi was immense. When ADA finally grappled to work on the memoirs, there was complete loss and confusion.
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Getz Art
Published on April 2009
Getz Pharma is one of the many architect-designed factories dotted along the boulevard of smoking chimneys.
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Routes of Creativity & Inspiration, Dynamics, Atmosphere & “Aura” in the case of the National History Museum of Pakistan
Published on April 2009
This is a project by Architect Anjum Pervez
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The courtyard house in stone
Published on April 2009
Architects working in warm, dry locations have a distinct advantage over those designing houses for cold rainy climates.
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A Shared Tradition
Published on April 2009
The range craft traditions of the sub-continent were to mould into and which were to survive for 5000 years appear firmly established in the cities of the Indus Valley.
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The Safari Roof house
Published on April 2009
The idea of a modern house that opens itself unto its surroundings is hardly new.
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