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30/03/2026

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RESTORATION AS RE-ENGAGEMENT: SCB HEADQUARTERS SHAPE A CULTURE OF RENEWALHeritage conservation is not nostalgia, it is a...
26/03/2026

RESTORATION AS RE-ENGAGEMENT: SCB HEADQUARTERS SHAPE A CULTURE OF RENEWAL

Heritage conservation is not nostalgia, it is a dynamic act of re-engagement with place, community, and purpose. Standard Chartered Bank’s Karachi headquarters on I. I. Chundrigar Road exemplifies this approach. Occupying a nearly century-old colonial-era red sandstone building, the project balances preservation with contemporary workplace culture, transforming historic spaces into a future-ready environment.

The restoration preserves architectural memory while reactivating courtyards, creating daylight-filled interiors, and introducing flexible workstations that prioritize comfort, productivity, and human connection. Adaptive reuse turns ancillary blocks into vibrant spaces for collaboration and leisure, while the main lobby celebrates local craftsmanship with a sculptural Indus River dolphin installation.

Every design decision, from façade conservation to sustainable systems, underscores the belief that engaging with the past strengthens corporate identity and urban culture. SCB’s headquarters demonstrates that restoration is not about freezing history but about creating living, adaptable, and meaningful spaces that connect people, heritage, and purpose.

📖 Read the full feature in ADA-Iconica, Issue 76.
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At a time that calls for reflection, we look to the communities and spaces that connect us, and come together in prayer ...
21/03/2026

At a time that calls for reflection, we look to the communities and spaces that connect us, and come together in prayer for peace across the region.

Wishing all a peaceful Eid.✨

17/03/2026

The ADA Awards Fourth Cycle 2024–25 Seminar, held at Beaconhouse National University, Lahore, brought together our distinguished jurors for a series of presentations that offered valuable insights into their work, processes, and perspectives.

Engaging with students, practitioners, and members of the wider creative community, the seminar created a platform for thoughtful dialogue across architecture, design, and art, reflecting the spirit of inquiry and exchange that defines the ADA Awards.

Watch the full video through the link below or visit our YouTube channel

Video Link: https://youtu.be/aRQB5qWhXxw?si=VTFKJLPanss5w9ms

Announcing Mansoor Ahmad Qureshi and Arif Belgaumi as Co-Chairs for the Discipline of Architecture for the ADA Awards Fi...
13/03/2026

Announcing Mansoor Ahmad Qureshi and Arif Belgaumi as Co-Chairs for the Discipline of Architecture for the ADA Awards Fifth Cycle.

For the first time, the discipline of Architecture will be co-chaired, bringing together decades of professional experience, critical thinking, and a deep commitment to advancing architectural discourse in Pakistan. As Co-Chairs, they will guide the Architecture category of the ADA Awards Fifth Cycle, engaging both established practitioners and emerging voices across the country.

Submissions opening soon. Stay tuned!

Announcing Tazeen Hussain as the Chair - Design for the ADA Awards Fifth Cycle 2026-27.Tazeen Hussain is an Associate Pr...
09/03/2026

Announcing Tazeen Hussain as the Chair - Design for the ADA Awards Fifth Cycle 2026-27.

Tazeen Hussain is an Associate Professor of Practice in Communication and Design at Habib University. She previously served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Design at the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS), where she also held positions as Head of the Department of Communication Design and the Foundation Program. She has also been a visiting faculty member in the departments of Visual Studies at Karachi University and Media Sciences at SZABIST.

As a researcher, Hussain has presented her work at national and international conferences. Her current interests include the re-examination of design education—its conception and evolution in the Pakistani context—while exploring the possibilities of design as an active contributor to the socio-cultural and political landscape.

She designed and led a year-long program under the US–Pakistan University Partnerships Grants Program (2020–23) in collaboration with IVS. She also serves on the Boards of Studies of various design institutions across Pakistan.

Hussain has volunteered her services for projects in the areas of creative and entrepreneurial development, climate change, and emerging design practice. Notable projects include the Karachi Biennale’s “Karachi Art Directory,” education on climate change for vulnerable communities under GRIP – UN GRIP with Indus Earth Trust, and “Meri Duniya Kay Rang” with UNDP. She also contributes to media, is a member of Act Pakistan, and her other areas of engagement include theatre, journalism, and activism.

Hussain received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design from the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture and a Master’s degree in New Media and Society from the University of Leicester, UK.

Submissions opening soon. Stay tuned!

We are proud to announce Laila Rahman as the Chair - Art for the ADA Awards Fifth Cycle 2026-27.Laila Rahman received he...
04/03/2026

We are proud to announce Laila Rahman as the Chair - Art for the ADA Awards Fifth Cycle 2026-27.

Laila Rahman received her BFA from the National College of Arts (NCA), then studied Advanced Painting at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, London. She received her Masters in Printmaking with Distinction, from the Slade School of Fine Art, London. Rahman teaches at the Department of Fine Arts, NCA, Lahore, where she is currently Head of Printmaking & Digital Media. Awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in 2010/11, Rahman worked in the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, SMFA, Boston, MA, ending the year with a solo exhibition at the BAG Gallery, SMFA. She represented Pakistan in the UNHDR Box Print Portfolio in Durban, South Africa. She was the NCA lead on the portfolio project, Print Pals: Then and Now, a collaborative printmaking book, between the National College of Arts, (Lahore and Rawalpindi campuses), and the Slade School of Fine Art, London in 2021; in celebration of 150 years of the Slade School.

Rahman was also the NCA lead in 2023, on RE-USE RE-WORK RE-CONSIDER, a collaborative project between Morley College, London, and the Cowasjee Print Studio, NCA, Lahore, on climate change. This work was exhibited in the Lahore Biennale LB03. In November 2025, Rahman’s work was also part of the National College of Arts’ Triennale exhibitions celebrating 150 years of NCA.

Rahman’s work is in the Permanent Collection of the House of Commons, London; the Victoria & Albert Museum, London; the UCL Museum, London; Cartwright Hall, Bradford, England; Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge, UK; the Weltmuseum Vienna, Austria; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, U.S.A; the Permanent Collection of National College of Arts and Alhamra Art Galleries, Lahore. Rahman has participated in Print Biennales in Portugal and Egypt.

Submissions opening soon. Stay tuned!

The Asia-Pacific Shelter & Settlements Forum (APSSF) 2026 brought critical conversations on climate resilience and inclu...
25/02/2026

The Asia-Pacific Shelter & Settlements Forum (APSSF) 2026 brought critical conversations on climate resilience and inclusive housing to Karachi.

Hosted by the Government of Sindh through Sindh Peoples Housing for Flood Affectees, the forum convened over 600 delegates from 41 countries under the theme “Scaling Inclusive, Climate-Resilient Homes and Communities in a Nexus-Driven New Humanitarian World.” Global institutions including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UN-Habitat, UNICEF and the International Organization for Migration joined policymakers and practitioners to address post-disaster recovery and long-term settlement resilience.

The opening ceremony was attended by Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, who emphasized the link between shelter, dignity, and women’s empowerment within recovery frameworks. Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh, formally welcomed international delegates and highlighted the province’s post-2022 flood recovery model as a benchmark for climate-responsive housing.

We are proud to share that ADA’s Founder, Ar. Maria Aslam, contributed to a panel discussion focused on scaling climate-resilient settlement models and embedding community-led design within policy and reconstruction frameworks, reinforcing the role of architecture as a strategic tool in humanitarian recovery.

In parallel with the forum, ADA released its 77th Edition, a special issue dedicated to Climate-Resilient Settlements in the aftermath of Pakistan’s devastating 2022 floods.

Developed in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services and partners across government, institutions, and communities, the edition documents recovery models that move beyond reconstruction. At its core is CRSDP-SCALE, a community-led framework integrating climate adaptation, risk reduction, and low-emission development into settlement design.

As one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, Pakistan’s rebuilding narrative demands structural reform, inclusive governance, and resilient design thinking. Through dialogue at APSSF 2026 and through this special edition, ADA remains committed to advancing architecture that responds not only to crisis but to the future.

The Asia-Pacific Shelter & Settlements Forum (APSSF) 2026 brought critical conversations on climate resilience and inclu...
25/02/2026

The Asia-Pacific Shelter & Settlements Forum (APSSF) 2026 brought critical conversations on climate resilience and inclusive housing to Karachi

Hosted by the Government of Sindh through Sindh Peoples Housing for Flood Affectees, the forum convened over 600 delegates from 41 countries to advance solutions under the theme “Scaling Inclusive, Climate-Resilient Homes and Communities in a Nexus-Driven New Humanitarian World.” Global institutions including World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UN-Habitat, UNICEF and International Organization for Migration joined policymakers, practitioners, and development leaders to address post-disaster recovery and long-term settlement resilience.

We are proud to share that ADA’s Founder, Ar. Maria Aslam, contributed to a panel discussion focused on scaling climate-resilient settlement models and embedding community-led design within policy and reconstruction frameworks, reinforcing the role of architecture as a strategic tool in humanitarian recovery.

In parallel with the forum, ADA released its 77th Edition, a special issue dedicated to Climate-Resilient Settlements in the aftermath of Pakistan’s devastating 2022 floods.

Developed in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services and partners across government, institutions, and communities, the edition documents recovery models that move beyond reconstruction. At its core is CRSDP-SCALE, a community-led framework integrating climate adaptation, risk reduction, and low-emission development into settlement design.

As one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, Pakistan’s rebuilding narrative demands structural reform, inclusive governance, and resilient design thinking. Through dialogue at APSSF 2026 and through this special edition, ADA remains committed to advancing architecture that responds not only to crisis but to the future.

As we enter this blessed month, may reflection guide us, gratitude ground us, and generosity define us.Ramadan Kareem!🌙 ...
18/02/2026

As we enter this blessed month, may reflection guide us, gratitude ground us, and generosity define us.

Ramadan Kareem!🌙

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