Architecture
Urbanism/Heritage/Public Space
2022
SAP participated in a world wide Illustration Competition organized by Alberta University on “Reimagining Public Spaces and Built Environment in the Post Pandemic World.
2022
SAP won the ADA 3rd Cycle Award for the category, ” Architectural Competition – A Place for All”.2022
SAP participated in a world wide Illustration Competition organized by Alberta University on “Reimagining Public Spaces and Built Environment in the Post Pandemic World.
2022
This cozy extension and interior design of a multigenerational residence in Brussels required accommodating the needs of an older couple in a micro space attached to the residence of their children.2022
This medium scale renovation in Auderghem – Brussels accommodates residential and commercial functions on four building levels.
2022
This small-scale renovation in Hoeilaart – Belgium was planned post Covid-19, leading to the functional rethinking of defunct flat roofs, gardens, balconies, and terraces.2022
This adaptation of a Flemish farmhouse into a multi-cultural centre required redeveloping the existing buildings as well as adding new ones.
2022
This small scale extension explores the maximization of space with minimal resources. Renovating the facade with a contemporary terrace and a dormer window, the compact space inside has been enlarged to accommodate the family’s spatial needs.2022
This project in Flanders is an extension of a small attic of a two-storey house into a loft. The design process explored multiple efficient layouts to get in maximum sunlight to brighten the interior.
2022
This design proposal was prepared for the Mali mission at the Sustainability Expo organized in 2021 in Senegal. The layout was inspired by the important symbols of African village life.2022
A terraced Zen Garden catering to a young family’s recreational need to play, relax and connect with nature across seasons.
2022
This design study for an orphanage project in Taxila, Pakistan was foreseen to grow over a decade providing a nurturing environment for young girls.Competition/Educational
2021
Adaptable and Flexible Prototype School Design using contemporary vernacular techniques. A place accessible to all stakeholders whilst promoting Child and Community Development, Skills and Income Upgradation, Local Craftsmanship and Materials Revival resulting in “A PLACE FOR ALL – SCHOOL MAKING REDEFINED”
Adaptive Reuse/Heritage/Religious Building
2020 – Ongoing
This mosque design explores the contemporary questions of creating multipurpose and overlapping forms of public and religious architecture in Europe through the unravelling of the hidden challenges of cultural integration, politics of space and minorities rights to community spaces.
Adaptive Reuse/Heritage
2019 – Ongoing
The adaptive re-use of a photovoltaic cell- producing lab into an artist’s studio/office and a transit storage space. Seemingly simple, the design is a result of a rigorous interfacing of new and old functions, structures and the surrounding landscape, achieved via the interaction and collaboration between the architects, engineers, ecologists, artists, gardeners and craftsmen involved in this project.
Extension/Renovation
2020 – 2021
The creation of a low-budget, multi-level relaxation space within a compact residential space which merges with the existing garden, creating the Inside-Outside interaction as the central focus.
Extension/Renovation
2020 – 2021
Converting the “Backside” of a house into an aesthetic outside space/ garden through the development of a compact extension in wood with a roof garden.
Competition
2019
Inspired on the values of Belgian lacemaking craft precision, time efficiency, low-cost design, waste minimization, optimization of form exploration and structural possibilities. This proposal was a salute to the country’s tangible / intangible craft and industrial knowledge via contemporary interpretation.
Public Building
2014
A master plan for the extension of the Embassy of Pakistan combining the old 19th century buildings with new multifunctional structures guaranteeing maximum security and efficiency, while retaining a feeling of serenity by integrating the surrounding landscape into the total scheme.
Competition/Heritage
2014
A competition proposal for giving a new life to the heritage building of the Groenendaal station in the form of an experiential entrance “threshold” to the ecologically rich Zonien forest surrounding it.
Extension/Renovation
2013
The careful contemporization of a modernist house safeguarding its architectural qualities,while increasing its comfort and services.
Recreational/Public Building
2011
This complex of buildings is inspired by its amazing dessert landscape and integrates the local crafts for the promotion and facilitation of local and international tourism in the Nagarpakar dessert region in Pakistan.
Adaptive Reuse/Heritage
2011
The tangible and intangible aspects of heritage conservation were addressed by incorporating social history, informal economy and local craftsmanship resulting in a comprehensive project.
Recreational/Landscape
2010
The creation of a greenscape in a desolate industrial setting of Landhi in the form of a cricket ground and supporting recreational facilities.
Educational
2010
In this low cost school project, the circulation spaces were capitalized to become spaces of interaction between students and teachers creating lively corridors, in between and spill out spaces.
Mixed Use
2010
The creation of a serene residential complex amidst a harsh industrial environment making everyday life easy and attractive for the end users.
Adaptive Reuse/Heritage
2009
A thorough Documentation and Adaptive Reuse study prepared for the Heritage Committee – Culture Department of the Sindh Government, for scrutiny and approval. Done in collaboration with Arcop Pvt. Ltd, Karachi.
Recreational/Landscape
2009
The creation of an oasis at the foothill of the rocky, majestic and historic Kot Digi fort providing a resting space for the locals and tourists alike.
Educational
2008 – 2011
The development of a new building around a “central pedestrian spine” which, besides being a circulation space, would perform the role of a space for interaction, between the students of different disciplines and also become a space for informal interactions between students and teachers promoting intellectual and social interactions.
Adaptive Reuse/Heritage
2008
The careful “opening up” of a historic ground floor elevation for stimulating its commercial feasibility whilst maintain the historic value of the building and its surrounding heritage.
Adaptive Reuse/Heritage
2008
The current value of the project was maximized by the making of a retail market while responding to the historic value of the structure on site, respecting both the local and city traditions.
Competition/Public Building
2008
The circulatory spine of the project became the organizing factor for all functions; private, public and semi-public. Circulation and adjoining spaces were seen as inter – connected places of interaction, relaxation and public gatherings.
Prototype/Rehabilitation
2007
This self-initiated post-disaster project was inspired on promoting local traditional techniques and community participation. It was replicated by some NGO’s and drew media attention.
Recreational/Landscape
2007
The integration of landscape and recreational, sport and educational facilities for an Equestrian Centre and International Standard Horse Race Track in the Al Nawa Buffer zone, Yanbu Al Sinay , KSA.
Educational
2007
With its colorful and new outlook this building became a landmark on the main campus NED University. A courtyard surrounded by rooms on 3 sides became a source of light and air intake and a place of interaction and socializing.
Recreational
2007
A Thai Culture inspired restaurant within a modernist building in Islamabad.
Prototype/Healthcare
2007
Design of 3 Primary Health Clinics with attached neighbourhood parks for Yanbu, KSA. These health clinics with green parks became a place of interaction for the local community.
Public Building
2007
The creation of a master plan by combining a feeling of serenity via nature whilst guaranteeing maximum security and efficiency in the functional spaces for the Belgian Embassy in Islamabad (Pakistan).
Educational
2007
The preparation of a detailed Masterplan wherein the landscape became a tool for the integration of the old buildings and the new extensions and the renovation of the existing school premises.
Recreational/Landscape
2006
Reimagining the boundary wall as architecture and a productive threshold between the “inside” and the “outside” creating productive and recreational spaces for the local community.
Recreational/Landscape
2005
Eco-tourist center (guesthouse and information hall) on the Makraan Coast in Sonmiani (In Partnership with Architect/Planner Arif Hasan).
Master Planning
2004
The integration of the existing landscape and buildings as structuring grid for the expansion of a car manufacturing facility keeping efficiency and functionality intact.
Educational
2004
The design and construction of Labs for the Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department of NED-UET University.
Educational
2004
The design and construction of Labs for the Telecommunication Department of NED-UET University.
Educational
2004
Building no.4 is situated within the historic and heritage context of the City Campus of NED University. This contemporary structure respects the historic fabric around it and integrates the old with the new.
Educational
2003
This building was the first on Main Campus NED University to use a bright color on its façade which became a favourite landmark for the students who nicknamed it the “English Building”. Many exterior and interior details were done to create a lively and comfortable environment for the students and staff.
Adaptive Reuse/Heritage
2003
An adaptive reuse project, Sindh Zamindar hotel in down town Karachi was designed as an amalgamation of façade retention and restoration respecting the old structure while incorporating new functions and contemporary needs.
Prototype/Religious Building
2001
The creation of a climatically sustainable and minimal prototypical Prayer Hall for the PSO petrol pumps which got replicated all over Pakistan.
