This lecture traces the evolution of contemporary architecture in Pakistan from Independence in 1947 to the present day. It repositions Pakistani architecture as a body of work shaped by both global design discourses and local cultural, climatic, and material realities—yet one that remains largely undocumented and underrecognised internationally.
Drawing on Attiq Ahmed’s forthcoming book Pakistan’s Architecture: 1947–2025, the session explores projects across multiple building typologies, from residences to public institutions including hotels, hospitals, and educational campuses. Through these examples, the lecture examines how architects have grappled with issues of identity, climate responsiveness, vernacular traditions, global ideas, and technological possibilities—producing work that negotiates between context and innovation.
Participating Expert
Attiq Ahmed
Attiq Ahmed is an architect, furniture and urban designer, and academic based in Lahore. He leads AEDL, Turning Tables, and OCCO, practices that merge contemporary design with regional traditions and urban heritage.
