Banjaiga Architectural Magazine

“Colonial Architecture “. The Term Colonial itself depicts power and dominancy. In Early eras, when a country was conquered by the military forces , they used to built their official , residential and public buildings in a way which could portrays their official powers and dominancy. The Colonial Style of Architecture has always been inspired by the locality and contextual environment of the region and similarly the local available materials. In terms of the newly built architectural history of the country, the Colonial style of architecture comes first in the row as they are considered the first official settlements.

Being born in such a rich historical landscape, we often take for granted the historical sites and structures spread across our country, from the tombs of Makhli, to the forts hidden between the mountains up north. Pakistan is laden with intricate historical tapestries, built over past civilizations, entrenched in the lives of millions of people that came before us years and years ago. These historical structures have become an invaluable and intrinsic part of the local social and cultural fabric, and in this era of rapid urbanization, it is imperative that the proper measures be taken for the preservation of these landmarks.
Documentation is often the first step in the preservation process. It includes gathering any manner of information about the site or structure in question i.e. physical features and dimensions, materials and techniques employed, the layout of the structure, how it was being used, etcetera. Documentation leads to the creation of databases that house relevant information, becoming an integral part of current and future research endeavors.

Under the guidance of His Holiness Dr. Syedna Aali Qadr Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS, the ‘Amatullah Aaisaheba Memorial Trust – Pakistan’ launched a closed Architectural design competition for Mohammedi Park, a modern, mixed-density gated housing scheme built from the ground up for the Dawoodi Bohra community. The 86.5 acre site is located in Malir, on Karachi’s rapidly developing eastern frontier.
These newer mohallahs largely comprised of 400-1000 yd2 plots for single-family homes and, to a lesser extent, apartment buildings. Except for the Masjid complexes, almost no space was allocated for public use and recreation. Over time, many of the single-family units were torn down and replaced with multi-unit buildings and townhouses. Although plots were given exclusively to the Dawoodi Bohras to uphold their cultural identity, these mohallahs had no physical boundaries delineating them. Subsequent expansion around the fringes resulted in intermingling with other communities, which has affected the mohallah’s sense of self-identity.

The octagonal sports facilities of the Lahore University of Management Studies include indoor basketball, badminton and squash courts as well as separate gymnasiums for men and women.

Changla house is nestled in the pine forest, sits on the hump of the mountain and slowly cascades down making all the spaces open to each other on different levels. It is built in stone masonry which is traditional in the galiyaat and emphasize on that. You can see the kashmir valley on one side of the house and Islamabad on the other.

The double height space of the site immediately caught our eye. Since most chinese restaurants have very typical interiors we had to create a counter narrative. The slabs of marble, the brass strips & the full height glass serve as visual aids to draw attention towards the shop.

Coco Cubano invites you to experience the best of both worlds, an eclectic vintage setting with the vibrancy of Cuba in its heyday; a time of extravagance, indulgence and abundance, a place to indulge in all things fun, sun, food, and drinks.

Ageless designs that never get old. Our prime focus being the joining of breathing spaces and pockets, for ventilation and perspectives. Internal layouts have interconnected spaces, empowering the human collaboration yet our need being the protection, we keep up that well.