Shaigan’s Head Office Design and Asad Ullah Khan House in Islamabad
Greetings fellow dreamers, we’ve been busy raising the roofs over some happening locations and we don’t mean we’ve been nonstop partying! No sir, we have spent quite a few days overseeing many of our projects come to life and to make a long story short (like only an architect can!) we are finally able to catch a moment to bring you all up to speed about the status of our projects.
Shaigan’s Head Office Design
First up we are keeping a close eye on our eminent client Shaigan’s head office which is currently under construction in Rawalpindi. This modern Head office designed in Rawalpindi embodies a refreshing fusion of innovative and traditional workspace.
We are especially eager to see this project to completion Shaigan Pharmaceutical’s are now gearing up for a bump up in their director’s office and image of the company alike. We were both nervous and equally driven to preserve while breathing into it a new life through modern ramifications aimed to specifically upgrade the interior, you can view and read more about the project here.
We have also been hard at work managing the construction of a modern mosque designed in Gujrat for our beloved client. Staying true to our keen sense of responsibility we took the task of designing the mosque in a minimalist fashion.
The bird’s eye view of the mosque is pentagonal in shape and invokes the similarity with the geometric designs of popular Turkish mosques. In a similar vein, muted white tones of marble/stone were incorporated to further enhance the spiritual integrity of the structure.
As a place of worship and spiritual solace, the mosque design reflects the tenets of Islam which the client wished to practice, hospitality, peace, and spirituality. As a traveller’s sojourn, this Gujrat Mosque is a great reminder of the traditional traveller’s mosque upgraded with modern amenities to provide comfort and resting place for the pleasure of Allah. We were humbled by the selfless vision of our client and delighted to be chosen to bring his vision to life. Click here to learn more about this ongoing project in Gujrat.
But we cannot say goodbye without revealing exciting news: our residential and interior design project in Gulberg Residencia, Islamabad for our noteworthy client Asad Ullah Khan is nearing completion!
As the project is reaching its conclusion we are both overwhelmed and overjoyed to see the design materialize before our eyes. Hopefully, next month we will fill you in on the details regarding this project. Till then take care and enjoy our entertainment section.
Book of the Month
Architecture in Pakistan by Kamil Khan Mumtaz
This month we are reading Sir Mumtaz’s book Architecture in Pakistan which reflects his lifelong dedication to architectural education and architectural discourse in Pakistan. His book emphasizes his belief in the traditional architecture of Pakistan as a valuable resource meant to be preserved and celebrated. He believes that traditional architecture represents a nation’s cultural heritage and identity and is an essential part of its history. As an artist and designer, Kamil Khan Mumtaz’s work is influenced by his deep understanding of the cultural traditions of Pakistan.
Sir Mumtaz’s book, much like his life’s work, offers critical insights into architecture’s relationship to time, politics, craft and the sacred respect owed to location. His words ignite a powerful stance on the historical integrity of buildings within Pakistan and invites readers to ruminate on their role in the preservation and enrichment of their country.
Fact: The city of Islamabad was designed by Greek architect Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis and completed in 1966.