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In memory of Usman Ghouri (1969-2011)
Published on July 2011
And in between his drawings & stories it became impossible for me to sometimes separate the reality from dream.One day while passing through Take Chand Street which has a lot of darzi's we saw a dress hanging outside on one of the shops and he said to me that Khoobsurat would look so fascinating in such a killer outfit.
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Shigar Fort Conservation and Adaptive Reuse
Published on July 2010
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Anjalendran
Published on April 2010
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Arshad Abdulla …a gentle, moving spirit!
Published on January 2010
I first met Arshad in 1985, when I requested him to redesign my shop, Koel, (at that time located in the annexe of our house). I needed fresh input to make a complete change in the shop.
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ARSHAD ABDULLA The teacher, the architect, the persona
Published on January 2010
It is very difficult to write about a personality such as Arshad sahib. Arshad Abdulla is a man we would do well to emulate.
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Weaving the Void
Published on January 2009
In a situation where the conventional sources of wisdom are under question and the public discourse seeks ratings rather than generate substance, there is a need to think anew about what distinguishes us collectively as human and individually a creative beings.
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Planning Towards a Safer World
Published on October 2008
Text by: Sabiha Essa Khan Natural disasters have always been one of the most uncertain and unknown enemies of human life. Earthquakes, cyclones, hurricanes or Tsunamis, all pose great challenges to the very existence of mankind and have been taking many lives since the humans came into origin. Earthquakes are considered to be one of the [...]
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Earthquake Rehabilitation: A 24 Point Strategy for Shelter and Settlements Development
Published on October 2008
Excerpts of an open letter by Ar. Kirtee Shah, Ahmedabad India to the government official What I write here is based on 30 years of experience, both urban and rural, in disaster rehabilitation – flood, industrial and earthquake — by ASAG, a non-profit group run by concerned professionals with expertise in design, planning, community organization, construction [...]
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Recreation at Stake
Published on July 2008
The development potential and projects for identified beaches include; public gardens, marina, restaurants & hotels for Clifton Beach, day-trippers and weekenders play areas, boating, swimming, overnight stay hotels, motels, etc.
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Architectural Education in Pakistan – Road to Excellence
Published on April 2008
After remaining in the doldrums for many years, the profession of architecture in Pakistan is showing signs of staging a revival. With the exception of a few unique individuals there has been no real development of an academic cadre in the architecture.
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Architects and Architectural Practice: Some Imperatives
Published on January 2008
Kirtee Shah Practicing Architect Hon. Director, Ahmedabad Study Action Group (ASAG) President, Habitat Forum (INHAF) This article is not for the Indian architect alone. We all share the same problems. Issues are the same whether it is India or Pakistan or Bangladesh or Srilanka. In the context of the peculiarities of our societies, ecological crisis and globalization, the rethink [...]
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