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    Possibilities of Revitalization of Residential Architectural Identity of Lahore CantonmentPossibilities of Revitalization of Residential Architectural Identity of Lahore Cantonment
    (UMT, Lahore, 2020) Muhammad Ali Ghazali
    The rich architectural identity of Lahore Cantonment was once an important component of Lahore City’s overall urban outlook. The Cantonment stood as a landmark in terms of planning and its rich architectural connectivity with open green surroundings. The architecture and the open green spaces formed a unique architectural identity which stood distinct within the overall context of Lahore City and amongst all Military Cantonments of India during British era. This architectural identity has however been depleted over the period of time; with wide scale construction undergoing all across. The open green spaces have vanished; at a fairly abrupt pace in the recent past. In absence of any overall policy and planning direction; the architectural homogeneity and identity have been disturbed. This highlights the necessity to study this trend of depleting green spaces and haphazard construction through quantified data. There have not been much efforts to evolve a comprehensive policy direction in this regard. The rising demand for more buildings and exponential speed of construction have intensified this fact and need for wholesome futuristic architectural policy measures has been realized; which could serve the need of accommodating the required number of people; and at the same time preserve the traditional architectural identity of Cantonment as well. This thesis is developed on the similar lines and multi-story high rise buildings have been recommended which will conserve the land – giving way for more green spaces in future.