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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Posted in Art
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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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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Published on April 2009
Cuco’s den is a lone man story, his life and what he made of it, is now translated in his artwork...
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Published on April 2009
Hussein Chalayan’s importance has now been recognized to be at the forefront of contemporary fashion design at the Design Museum in London. After all he has been twice named “British Designer of the Year”
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Published on January 2009
A successful designer has a unique ability to connect with their clients. The designer in this case would have had to understand the workings of the jewelry business.
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Published on January 2009
Van Gogh and Amsterdam are synonymous; anyone who has been to the quaint city of Amsterdam knows the numerous Museums and Van Gogh’s lifelong work on display in one space.
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Published on January 2009
Different degrees of modernity have become the raison d'être of the ever widening rift between the lifestyles of the East and the West.
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Published on July 2008
The project can be described as an adaptive reuse project. Reuse projects are always tricky to deal with; questions of context and history are underlying.
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Published on July 2008
the design of Khaadi, which I say is a revival of memory drew on different cultural traditions and various experimentations based on hybrids as a fundamental design approach.
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Published on July 2008
By: Ar. Ramiz Baig
Photography & Images: Courtesy S Abdulla
In recent times we have seen in Pakistan an introduction to “all under one roof” solutions as far as retail and even household goods are concerned. So it comes as no surprise that an established name like S Abdulla and Co. offered such a solution for interiors.
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