Studied Architecture at CIIT, Co-Founder / Architect at ORAD. Read More

Studied Architecture at CIIT, Co-Founder / Architect at ORAD. Read More

Studied Architecture at CIIT, Co-Founder / Architect at ORAD. Read More

ORAD is an islamabad based multi-disciplinary firm. Affan Ahmed (Architect) graduated from COMSATS (Arch. Dept.) in 2011 with Distinction. He has worked with Islamabad based Architectural Firm before creating O.R.A.D. He has taken Part in National and International Level Architecture Competitions.Dawar Zia (Architect) graduated from COMSATS (Arh. Dept.) in 2012 with Hons. He was working with an established Architectural firm in Islamabad Prior Founding O.R.A.D. He is a teaching faculty member a Read More

House 7 is devised around a very meticulous but elaborate design brief. Client had a certain idea about space. As architects on project after acquiring and analyzing the brief we started working on the skin and arrangement of spaces simultaneously.

Two Brick reliefs are placed in the design composition. Boundary wall with parametric pigeonholes lightens the visual and make the front façade more visually approachable

Wall on rear end of left side holds brick cantilevering out of brick wall in an overlapping sinusoidal wave pattern.

Private spaces (Bedrooms and Lounge) are placed at the rear side of the site. Public spaces (Drawing and formal dining) are at the forefront and service and auxiliary spaces between public and private spaces.

Staircase is a connective between multiple levels. Residence is a composition of grey and brick masses.

Terrace on level 3 besides the lounge sits in an enclosure and works as an introverted courtyard. Stairs landing is extended to have a sitting deck/diving board. Lap pool lessens the temperature in summers and regulates the airflow.