The brick imitation ornamentation was initiated in the Jahangir period of Mughal architecture. It was more appreciated during the Shah Jahan period due to its aesthetically appealing craftsmanship and skilled labor. The ornamentation of large geometric surfaces characteristic of Mughal architecture with brick imitation amalgamates these surfaces in a rich cultural harmonious flow with the...
Architecture becoming a global cliché is conceptualization of a uniformity witnessed in the practice of architecture across the global society we live in today. Iconic architecture in recent times has mostly become a hegemonic project of the transnational capitalist class. Where an architects essential role has not just been that of developing cities, rather they create economic assets for...
The physical world is highly materialized; materials fabricate our living spaces, construct our economic and geopolitical conditions. It is the materials that define urban functionality and designs the ultimate purpose of a space. Materials have become more than how they appear to the eye, affecting not only the architecture but also other things and people around them. If one is uncertain of...
Every year disasters affect hundreds of millions of people globally causing damage that can take years to recover from. The process of rebuilding and re‐establishing is vitally important to the successful continuation of life, industry and growth of affected societies and communities. Besides human casualties one of the most visible and striking effects of any major disaster is the destruction...
Classism is one of the most widespread social problems plaguing the world today. Varying from the type of economic society and government regulation, classes are formed accordingly to how the rules of these institutions are set. Economic status ranges from the liberal socialists to the conservative capitalist. The purpose of this research is to congregate the Elite and Lower Middle group of...
Authors: Ar. Sabeen Mehmood, Lecturer, Dept. Architecture Buitems,
Co Author: Sophia Mairaj, Lecturer, COMSATS Lahore.
Creating interactive local bus stops are not only an absolute necessity for anyone who wishes to use public transportation, but also for those who refrain themselves from travelling by public transportation. Bus stops should be considered as vital points of interaction to...
Germanwatch’s Global Climate Risk Index 2017 rated Pakistan as the seventh most affected country by climate change in the world after taking into consideration human and material losses, impact on the economy and number of climate events. The country geographically is defined by the approximate territory of the Indus River Basin, which is extremely affected by global warming in all of its...
All fine Architectural styles are adaptive in nature from Egyptian to Islamic Architecture; in spirit of their notable elements and identifiable vocabulary, these architectural styles have contributed towards major physical landmarks leading them to gain a unique historic reputation worldwide. When it comes to identifying Sikh Architecture, a perception of the majority assumes that Sikh...
