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PREAPARATION OF APPROPRIATE CONSERVATION PLAN FOR SHISH MAHAL LAHORE FORT, LAHORE
(UMT, Lahore, 2015) Muhammad Kamran
COMPARISON OF CONTEMPORARY BRICKS WITH THE BRICKS USED DURING THE BRITISH COLONIAL PERIOD
(UMT, Lahore, 2015) Tahir Mahmood
The bricks are frequently used in construction as building material everywhere in the world. The British colonial buildings in Lahore city were mainly constructed with fair face clay bricks (Locally available building material). Major parts of the British Colonial buildings are made of bricks with lime mortar and also cement mortar (which was used at the end of this era). The different forms and styles of bricks are frequently used in the building facade. The study is aimed at to highlight the qualities of a durable brick and proper selection of clay for the manufacturing of a salt free brick. This study is focused on the analysis of the contemporary bricks and the bricks used for construction during the British colonial period with an objective to find out whether the bricks used in British colonial period are more durable than contemporary bricks, and the reasons behind the salt deports on contemporary brick masonry. It further highlights the importance of the clay selection in brick manufacturing and the factors which matter in producing a better quality of clay brick. It was considered to assemble data regarding international standard and significance of the brick, its manufacturing process and use throughout the British period to to-date. It included manufacturing of brick and to assess general causes of salt appearance on the face of brickwork. Proper samples of the British colonial building bricks were taken from various buildings constructed during different times in British Raj. These samples were tested in laboratory of Building Research Station Punjab Building Department C&W Government of the Punjab and Laboratories of the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. The buildings were also physically examined and various causes of deterioration / appearance of salt were identified. The data collection included photographic evidence and drawings. After collection of data, it was analyzed and compared with respect to its chemical composition, clay quality, clay selection, shapes, strength, manufacturing process, burning process, and uses in the buildings and then the conclusions were drawn. These valuable results helped in the formulation of recommendations for brick masonry
Analytical Study of Urban Street Shopping in Lahore (MM Alam Road Renovación Urbana)
(UMT, Lahore, 2015) ABDUL MAHAD KAMAL
The focus of this research is to study street shopping facilities in the city of Lahore with particular emphasis on MM Alam Road, in comparison to other international shopping areas for the determination of community leisure activities. The present research also highlights the historical trends of shopping and development of modern shopping perspectives in relation to human leisure. MM Alam Road, Lahore like many other commercial roads was not planned to be a commercial district and contains some inherent limitations that cannot be ignored. Detailed data was collected through surveys of existing conditions, LDA bye-laws and their pros and cons have been discussed, related to upgrading and revamping of MM Alam Road. A comparative analysis of Champs Elysees Street, Paris and MM Alam Road has also been done. The design and guidelines are proposed to envision a place, where people actually want to be for shopping or dining without any excuse for them to be there. For a good shopping street where people would like to be, should be safe, comfortable, beautiful and interesting with a lot of varietyin choices and quality available. The design solutions for key problems like management of traffic, parking and pedestrian facilities have been discussed. Some changes in the LDA bye-laws for this road have also been proposed. A critical analysis of the recent up-gradation and other infrastructure facilities is also included. Proposed revamping of the MM Alam Road aims to develop it compatible to the Champs Elysees Street in possible terms/limits keeping in mind the different regions/cultures of the two cities.
A STUDY OF CONSERVATION ISSUES OF THE MUGHAL TOMBS IN HISTORIC CITY OF LAHORE (CASE STUDY: TOMB OF DAI ANGA)
(UMT, Lahore, 2016) WAJEEHA SHAHBAZ
Architectural conservation is an important process for keeping alive the “identity” of a particular structure. Pakistan is a country of great diversity. Most of the monuments, buildings and sites are deteriorating with the passage of time. Lahore, the city of garden, is the core of Pakistan for its cultural and traditional background. Therefore, it is a representative of the entire country. Mughals Architecture is quite unique. Being poetic in nature, Mughals were always keen to learn about beauty and that is clearly visible in their designs too. The thesis gives introduction to Jahangir‟s Tomb, Noor Jahan Tomb, Anarkali tomb, Zeb-un-Nisa Tomb, Prince Pervaiz tomb, Dai Anga Tomb etc. The selection of one Mughal tomb will represent the present condition of all other deteriorating tombs as well. Dai Anga tomb is the perfect example of a deteriorating historic structure, highlighting the issues of other tombs in Lahore. Tomb of Dai Anga was constructed by Mirza Sultan Beg. Dai Anga was wet nurse of Shah Jahan. Dai Anga tomb also has a gateway, gulabi bagh gateway. On the road to Shalimar, next to the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, on the left is the gateway to Gulabi Bagh and the elegant tomb of Dai Anga itself. For the purpose of study, the history of the site was studied. The site was thoroughly observed, measurements were taken and the plans were made. Horizontal and vertical arrangements of the tomb as well as the gateway were carefully measured. Listed status of the tomb was confirmed. Picturization of the present condition of the site, the tomb and gateway was done. The materials used on the external façade and interiors were studied and carefully observed. It was observed that the view of whole site is changed because of the construction of orange line train project. The tomb and gateway is in the worst condition, seems like it has not been conserved in ages. The fine fresco work and inscriptions of the Holy Quran are also not completely visible. The blue and yellow tile work and floral wall paintings have now faded away. There is garbage and dirty stuff all around the tomb which gives a very unpleasant sight. Some recommendations were given which include immediate repairs like maintenance of graves, walls and the floors. The brick work which is deteriorating from different places & the cracks need to be fixed as soon as possible otherwise the structure will fall apart. Renovation is to be done for the fresco work and the glazed tiles used for the interior and exterior of the building. The walls should be repaired throughout with Pucca brick laid in lime. The floral pattern used inside the building should be taken care of. Because of the orange line project, the entire site is covered with dust and debris. So this debris has to be thrown away. The two graves inside the mausoleum are made up of bricks which seem to be fallen apart from some places. These places should be properly covered in order to give respect to the graves. The mosaic tile work should be done on the whole façade in order to keep the structure in its original setting. Main colors for the whole decoration includes Black, Crimson red, green, blue and yellow, therefore these colors should be used.
A STUDY OF HASAN ABDAL TOWN: AIMING TOWARDS THE FORMULATION OF CONSERVATION PLAN FOR ITS CENTRAL HISTORIC ZONE
(UMT, Lahore, 2016) Faiqa Khilat
Hasan Abdal, an old historic town located in northern Punjab, exhibits diverse remnants from the times of Buddhist, Mughal, Sikh and British invaders. These remnants make this town a tourist attraction, owing to the exquisite Mughal gardens and numerous significant historical monuments located in the central zone of the town, and an eminent religious destination, due to Sikh Gurdwara of Punja Sahib. The rapid growth in population, accompanied with unplanned expansion of the built environment of the town accommodating, residential and commercial needs has shattered the spiritual and historical essence of the town’s urban fabric all over the world. As a result, prominent historical monuments like Tomb and Garden of Lalarukh, Maqbara Hakeeman have decayed and are in dire need of attention. Conservation, preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of these monuments will result in preservation of this national treasure and historic tradition of the town. The aim of this research was to generate an appropriate conservation plan for the central zone of Hasan Abdal through analytical study of various historic town’s plans nationally and internationally. This was undertaken by identifying the significant historical monuments through reconnaissance survey, interviews and literature review. After developing the master plan, the identified monuments were categorized according to their historical importance and location. Finally, a conservation plan is devised in the light of ICOMOS and UNESCO guidelines keeping in view the current conservation practices and legislation in Pakistan
IMPACT OF LAND USE CONVERSION ON BUILT ENVIRONMENT OF PLANNED NEIGHBORHOODS OF LAHORE (A CASE STUDY OF WAPDA TOWN LAHORE)
(UMT, Lahore, 2017) Farah Jamil
Lahore, the city of gardens as the provincial capital of Punjab and the fourteenth most populous city of world have gone through major physical spatial expansion due to continuous population increase. The land use of the city is in continuous transformation due to population increase and is expanding in south and south east directions through planned settlements. Land being an important resource accommodates the expansion and various activities within the residential areas of the city. Wapda town cooperative housing society is a planned public society located in the southern part of Lahore. Presently the situation of the society was not the same 15 years back. Transformation of land use is one of the issues, to be addressed immediately. Increase in land use change in residential areas and formation of main streets as a commercial street greatly affects in terms of increased neighborhood density and overloading the existing infrastructural facilities. This has questioned that how these transformations took place and what the strong factors behind this are. To find the solution to such questions it was therefore essential to analyze the structure and pattern of the land use changes. Neighborhoods are important for their residents; it has significant implications on neighborhood satisfaction which is affected by various factors of the neighborhood built environment. The impacts are usually felt by the people residing in the society. Therefore a correlation exists between the neighborhood built environment and its resident‟s satisfaction. The proposed area of research is the identification of factors causing land use change and their impacts on neighborhood built environment. The study mainly focused on the information obtained through available literature and data collected through physical surveys that enabled to explore the transformation of designated land use pattern of Wapda town cooperative housing III society. It helped in selecting the main roads of Wapda town where maximum number of conversion was seen and identifies the causes of its conversion. A comparative analysis of residential and commercial property users has been done in order to evaluate the overall satisfaction level on physical, social and economic grounds through yeh‟s index of satisfaction. The study of users revealed that overall satisfaction level among residential property users lies in negative range whereas for users of commercial property give it a positive value. This indicates that economically the commercialization has created positive impacts however in this prospect, commercialization is causing detrimental impacts on environmental and social factors of the built environment. The findings suggest that policy makers should enact such laws which can strengthen land use management and maintain quality of life for the residents. Thus reducing the negative and adverse effects of property conversion and causing dissatisfaction among residents. To create a livable environment for the resident‟s, integration of physical, social and economic considerations by proper land use pattern must be maintained. Furthermore government should introduce an investment framework that encourages the building of shopping centers as well as apartments catering both the residential and commercial users. By doing so, they can provide more customized built environments; increasing residents‟ life satisfaction.
CASTLE IN C LOUDS (A Place beyond the Imagination)
(UMT, Lahore, 2017) AMMARA MAJEED
In this era of chaos, unemployment, inflation what should be the role of an architecture student? It is never too hard to bring light, color and play in the buildings we design but that is not the only thing we need to do. What we all need to do is to create something that brings attachment, bondage and emotions with the architecture. It should not just give employment but should be a new charming activity that would motivate, relax, encourage the youth to think beyond reality and come up with new creative ideas. Pakistan needs to create architectural attractions. The only thing we lack is the forum for recreational activities. It not only creates revenues but also gets fame if it is of an international standard. We living in Pakistan soul totally promote our culture. But we also need to bring new ideas regarding architecture to start working in a new direction on which the whole world is moving. Every country has theme parks for which they are famous. The culture of theme parks should also be promoted in Pakistan because we do not have a single proper theme park.
ARBORETUM- BRIDGING THE GAP
(UMT, Lahore, 2017) SAMANA MAHDI
VIRTUOSO ENCLAVE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART AND HI-TECH
(UMT, Lahore, 2017) Syed Abdul Mateen
We live in a world where everything you touch has infinite possibilities and insurmountable meanings, Yet there seems to be a constant dichotomy within each sphere of dialogue, with each end being a string of contingencies in itself. It is said that architecture, like all art, can and does have its philosophical argument, with each architect holding his own end of the string and pulling ; each school of thought addressing a set of notions and issues that are vital to them. Keeping in mind set patterns of architectural discourse, it would be interesting to observe if architecture could belong to a group of philosophers that negate all inherent meaning. Could then the diverse language of architecture depict the views of a society that is incongruent and incoherent? Looking around the cities of Pakistan, observing architecture, which has grown historically from a montage of borrowed images; it is clear to see that we are victims of situational absurdity. Concrete block after concrete block, glass tower after glass tower, most of our urban environment is not what may be called absurd construction, even Tough they may look it. Instead it would be wise to say that they are thought or unskilled architecture, serving only purposes of function, that too without much sensitivity. For an 'absurd building' (if their exists such a thing) is not one whose functionality is distorted and is incoherent in its visualization but one that has been preconceived as an in congruency within this concrete and glass maze. If the absurd is born of the dichotomy between 'the human need and the unreasonable silence of the world' then by that standard everything is absurd ; for all tangible and intangible situations can be viewed as needs, and all reactions or consequences can be measure by the relativity of their sibation. Neither can be pinpointed, neither can be considered righteous or true. Th. Is view causes all things, including architecture, to lose meaning, hence making all efforts futile and despondent. But can architecture really have no meaning? From the archetypal childhood drawing of the house it is clear that architecture is a symbol of solidarity and comfort. It is viewed as a vessel that carTies a function, which in tum, holds meaning. So if architecture were to have no inherent meaning would it then also have to disobey the laws of functionality? And does this lack of functionally then make the building just a pile of bricks? It is human nature to appropriate space, and it has been observed that the user is able to find a bener suited functionality for a space than an architect viewing his drawings; for lived and shared experience can never equal a preconceived notion. But if absurd architecture were limited to its visual sphere, then that would make it not only shallow and superfluous, it would also take away from the notion that architecture can be layers of juxtaposed expressions. If a building cannot convey the intention of the architect, it is no longer a testament to his philosophy. So for an absurd building to convey its meaninglessness, does it have to, b like the emperor's new clothes
A STUDY AND IDENTIFICATION OF REQUIRED CONSERVATION WORKS OF WAH GARDENS FOR PROMOTION OF TOURISM
(UMT, Lahore, 2018) Ramla Toor
Mughals are well known due to their architectural achievements all around the Sub-continent. The fabulous monuments and gardens of the Mughal Emperor represent one of the pinnacles in world architecture. Numbers of Mughal structures are the amalgamation of architecture and gardens. Wah Gardens are the well admired complex consisting of pavilions, water tanks, hammam and gardens. The distinguish features of Wah Gardens are their natural springs, enchanting atmosphere a place surrounded by hills from all the sides depicting the scene of valley. The Wah Gardens had been a place of imperial camping, the Mughal emperors used to stay here and enlivened from the scenic beauty of the area. The Wah gardens which once depict the prospect of royalty and magnificence was turned into ruins due to the climatic conditions, negligence of the authorities and human vandalism. Wah Gardens has faced serious problems throughout the ages. In 1857 the British government gave the Wah gardens to Sardar Muhammad Hayat Khan, however in 1957 the gardens were declared as the protected monuments by the government of Pakistan under the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act 1904. Department of Archaeology took the gardens in 1976 except the Farudgah which is still under the custody of Hayat Khan Family. The removal of the upper terrace causes the inaccuracy of the plan. The change in the surrounding context, lack of tourist facilities, use of inappropriate materials and methods for conservation need concentration. The aim of the study is to posit direction for the conservation of Wah Gardens in order to stimulate the tourism of the historic site. The research had been conducted through national and international guidelines and by surveys, literature review and interviews from the professionals.
HERITAGE LED REGENERATION OF RAM PYARI ROAD, GUJRAT
(UMT, Lahore, 2019) SHOAIB SHABBIR
The Heritage buildings of a city have a significant role in the regeneration and revitalization of its urban fabric. These buildings not only strengthen the sense of urban identity and belonging of a place, but also add vibrancy and life into the surrounding areas. Preservation of these architectural marvels is crucial in order to sustain its traditional and cultural relationship to its surroundings. The history of preservation of the traditional heritage and regeneration of the urban fabric goes back a long way. It is molded by the concern of rejuvenating the urban environment and preserving and rehabilitating its traditional heritage. Movements in the past have mostly emphasized on the conservation of individual heritage structures, but in present days efforts are being made for the revitalization of historic buildings as well as development of integrated initiatives to improve the urban environment of the surrounding areas. This approach is called heritage led regenerations which not only preserves the building itself but also improves the public places around the building and develops the area into becoming a source of continuous social, cultural, traditional and economic activities. Heritage led regeneration is presently the most recognized approach being practices all over the world for the preservation of deteriorating heritage structures and revitalization of the surrounding areas, consequently providing us with policies and solutions that are culturally and historically sensitive. In the context of Pakistan which is still a developing country, many cities have remarkable traditional heritage embodied in its urban environment. However, these cities are presently facing urban deterioration and loss of urban character due to modernization, urbanization and rapid population growth. Gujrat is one such city which has a remarkable connection to history, culture and traditions but is quickly losing its identity sense of belonging due to dilapidated historic structures and deteriorating urban environment. The research in this dissertation is based on a comprehensive study and understanding of the factors that make a heritage led regeneration project successful and to devise strategies and policies to revitalize the dying architectural, traditional and cultural essence of the historic buildings on Ram Pyari Road, Gujrat. It is crucial to preserve the historic core of the city to provide a sense of identity to the coming generations. This research reveals the lost grandeur of the city’s core and emphasizes on its potential to become a vibrant and lively place once again which would consequently aid the local community, authorities, developers and stakeholders to move towards a more sustainable revitalizing strategy and support in preserving and sustaining the city’s heritage architecture as a symbolic sense of pride.
Issues of Conservation & Adaptive Reuse of Abandoned Built Heritage: A Case study of Bradlaugh Hall, Lahore
(UMT, Lahore, 2019) Fariha Shahid
n 1947, with the advent of independent nations in the Indian subcontinent, substantial cultural properties fell into oblivion and eventual obliteration, ergo memory politics and conflicts of new identities. In Pakistan this infelicitous heritage with Hindus and Sikhs associations was undermined, violated and left to rot. Today these abandoned monuments survive lurking under the shadows of illegal land grabbers and delinquents. Occasionally visited by urban explorers and object of frequent elegy by liberal elites, their rehabilitation and activation holds opportunities for wider socio-economic and civic development. Through the case study of Bradlaugh Hall in Lahore, this research attempts to investigate the issues of conservation and prospects of rehabilitation of such forgotten cultural assets. A former public auditorium and a symbol of anti-colonial education movement, Bradlaugh Hall building has been currently locked down by the existing owners, ie., Evacuee Trust Properties Board of Pakistan (ETPB), to prevent vandalism and encroachments, despite being continuously exposed to natural dilapidation. Previously research asserts that the property needs to be sold to new owners or tenants, as the current ownership does not have the capacity and funding to implement any further rehabilitation scheme. (Malik, 2019) Through this research it was found that the best initial strategy is to lease the property to a public sector university in the neighborhood that would reuse it for academic as well as community outreach facilities for the neighborhood. It was found through interviews that the ‘sensitive heritage’ of Bradlaugh Hall should be reinterpreted through re- use for public education and awareness, especially targeting youth to promote innovation. As a faculty of a neighborhood arts institution along with a community outreach center for surrounding communities, the place would promote public education through its capacity building workshops, interactive digital library and innovative indoor and outdoor cultural events. The proposed use would ensure Bradlaugh Hall’s tangible as well as intangible heritage values, restore its historic sense of place while responding to the community needs. The research proposes a three-pronged approach that ensures sustainability through socio-economic, physical and infrastructure redevelopment in three phases. It would initially involve resolution of ownership and management issues, removal of encroachments from historic structures, and conservation of the main building. Secondly, flexible interior interventions and eco-friendly retrofitting for reuse along with restoration of other historic structure on site to house for allied facilities would be required. Later, the site needs to be restored to its original character to provide a public park and a gathering space. Through its action plan, this research proposes a holistic and sustainable model for rehabilitation of similar abandoned heritage buildings in Lahore.
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.
i PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE A Visual Documentation of Historical Walled City of Gujrat and Its Rehabilitation
(UMT, Lahore, 2020) Muhammad Talha
Akbari Qilla, the historic center of Gujrat, built in 1580, offers an old-world charm that fosters a culturally rich community. Also known as Gujrat Walled city, the hustling streets, the vibrancy of the old city life and the people who live like a close-knit family, are the heart of the city. The transition from developing nation by modernization has led to rapid urbanization in Gujrat over recent decades. The houses in Gujrat fort are arranged in typical neighborhood planning and are commonly two or three stories high, with facing of brickwork. The allure, charisma and personality of walled town of Gujrat are the outcome of different historic periods i.e. Hindus, Mughals, Sikhs and British. The Walled town of Gujrat is about 430 years old and it is still preserved in original form but there are deteriorations, encroachments, transformations and reconstructions. This historical walled city is decaying and crumbling and the district government has made no actions to conserve and protect the rich cultural inheritance for coming generations. Presently the conditions are not very good due to negligence of users, climatic impacts and also due to long span of time. The research shows that the Walled city of Gujrat is on the blink of demolition not only by customary causes but also by economic and social challenges. This research gives an idea of architectural spaces along with the culture of local residents. It will also direct the occupants to avoid further degradation and deterioration and provide knowledge of conservation and restoration issues which are relevant to the historic walled fort through the collection of necessary information. The analysis also proposes a policy to rehabilitate the urban fabric of Walled city. It is focused on the causes of decay and deterioration with in depth photographic analysis.
Relocation of brandreth road market
(UMT, Lahore, 2020) Wasif All
The project is to figure out the proper location and propose the buildings for the people of Pakistan to come from different cities to buy different machinery related objects, like generators, heavy-duty motors, different machinery tools and so forth. According to my observations, the area of the walled city of Lahore is being over commercialized and the residents of those areas are facing many problems, like excessive traffic flow and transportation issues. These problems can be resolved by slight separation of these market places from the existing location.
A Study Of Royal Mughal Baths In Lahore (Case Study Of Shahi Hammam, Shalimar Garden, Lahore)
(UMT, Lahore, 2020) Rimsha Imran
A Study Of Royal Mughal Baths In Lahore (Case study Of Shahi Hammam, Shalimar Garden, Lahore) There is splendid royal bathhouses (hammam) in Lahore from Mughal era mainly belonging to Shahjahan’s time period (1592 CE – 1666 CE). That is Shahi Hammam (1642 CE) located in the Shalimar Gardens, Lahore. This hammam was meant for private use of the Mughal royalty and nobility and was outlawed for the public use. Mainly patronized by Shahjahan this royal bathhouse was situated as part of a recreational garden complex away from the main city at its time of construction. In design conception and execution these bathhouse borrowed features from earlier civilizations. Most prominently influences of Roman Thermae and Ottoman Hammam contributed in evolution of a Mughal bathhouse of Shahjahan’s times as a distinctive architectural form. This research discusses nomenclature of a Roman Thermae and an Ottoman Hammam in their local context and elaborates how this architectural scheme was adopted and adapted by Mughals to suit their local paradigms. There are many commonalities yet many contrasts in layout plan, finishes and functions of these Mughal bathhouse from early civilization. The aim of this dissertation is to analyze the architectural design details to find out why these bathhouse was similar in certain ways and different otherwise. Reinforced with available literature on the subject, graphic and photographic documentation of extinct and extant details of the royal bathhouse, this research would provide a comprehensive study of all the foreign and local influences establishing an evolutionary morphogenesis of these bathhouse.
Analytical Study of Kucha Haider Pehlwan to devise Conservation Strategies for its Architectural Heritage and Urban Fabric
(UMT, Lahore, 2021) Faiza Haroon
Lahore is an ancient city with numerous heritage sites linked to a diverse cultural heritage. The walled city still shows remnants of architectural heritage even after centuries though much of it had been squandered due to neglect, human interventions and natural disasters and bio hazards. The objective was to determine the historical background, causes of deterioration and formulate a conservation strategy. The need for architectural conservation and its consequences were studied through a research analysis of a historical neighborhood in Lahore namely the Kucha Haider Pehlwan. Research domain was qualitative, which was based on a review of publications, field studies and interviews conducted with the aid of questionnaires. Questionnaire method was applied while snowball sampling was incorporated. Relevant theories were interpreted which enabled to convey the significance of place and place identity. Definitions and concepts relevant to conservation and urban fabric also covered. The site was chosen primarily due to its proximity within the oldest area of settlement in the walled city of Lahore. On a secondary note, the neighborhood was selected on the basis of the composition of its edifices which constituted a range of historical and ahistorical, dilapidated and conserved, original and renewed edifices. Kucha Haider Pehlwan was analyzed through its land usage plans, urban fabric and building façade. Problems related to open space and wall surfaces have been highlighted. Recommendations were drawn on the basis of findings acquired through the research process.
ANALYTICAL STUDY TOWARDS A THERMAL APPROACH OF PHASE-CHANGE MATERIAL IN DRY & SEMI-ARID CLIMATE
(UMT, Lahore, 2021) Hafiza Mahnoor Asim
It is estimated that buildings use more than half of their total energy usage for the heating/cooling of their inside environments. Consequently, the development of innovative materials to boost the energy consumption of buildings is becoming more necessary. This has increased interest in integrating PCM into structures during the past several decades. In a small temperature range, PCM can absorb a significant amount of heat during phase transitions. When utilized in the building envelope, PCMs may help to lower the amount of heat that is transported into the internal environment while also saving energy by reducing the amount of cooling power that is consumed by the HVAC system. The effectiveness and selection of PCM, on the other hand, are dependent on the environment in which it is used. A hot-humid climate, which is defined by consistent daily temperature across the year, might give a year-round chance to profit from PCMs in the context of building application, according to research. The modest diurnal temperature change, on the other hand, may have an impact on the performance and efficiency of the PCMs. An investigation of the capacity of PCMs to lower the peak indoor temperature (Ti) of organically conditioned buildings in a humid climatic zone is presented in this research. To do this, field measurements have been carried out in existing facilities to determine the suitable transition temperature range for PCM applications and run analysis to prove its capability practically to inspire the rest for further research in future.
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR REVITALIZATION ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF SAIDU SHARIF SWAT
(UMT, Lahore, 2021) SYYED MANSOOR ALI SHAH
The revitalization of urban areas and cities is given through the genius loci which is dominatingly characterized by heritage structures. Retaining these structures can not only strengthen the architectural style of the region but also make a strong bond between the historic buildings and the local community. Swat is the rich-lush green place with novel flair of architecture established in Greek, British and Italian period. This state was renowned in architectural design, streets patterns and structures’, but due to climatic effects, earthquake and terrorism, most of the historic buildings are gradually losing their identity. The hap hazard development near to the cultural assets also plays a very big role in the degradation of this region. The objective of this research is to analyze the challenges and opportunities for revitalization of Saidu Saharif, Swat. Different historic buildings have been examined and guidelines have been developed for conserving the architectural heritage of not only Saidu Sharif but also the whole region in which these heritage structures are effected.
Impact Analysis of Elevated Corridors on Historic Urban Fabric of Lahore
(UMT, Lahore, 2021) Ayesha Ahmed
The thrust of technological advancement have reshaped the form of cities worldwide, motorization is one of the fundamental aspect of technological advancements which led the enormous expansion of urban settlements. These corridors were perceived as an emblem of modernity, aimed at alleviating congestion, encouraging economic development and enhancing the connectivity among the distinct communities. However, despite of all these potential functional benefits these modern urban elements of connectivity had drastic impact on the existing urban fabric through the intrusion and obstruction of historic urban landscape. Therefore for this research, the focus of the study was the impact of elevated corridor on the historic urban fabric of the city of Lahore, Pakistan. The city which has a rich cultural and architectural background through the history, has witnessed colossal urban transformation and comprises of numerous heritage sites including buildings, gardens and landmarks. The thesis extended its investigation on the transformation of morphology of the historic city due to the construction of modern elements of connectivity, the significance of heritage sites which have been affected due to these the elevated corridors, the changes that had been made by these corridors on heritage sites, and how these variations had been experienced by the community. This research was accompanied by local site observation, photographic documentation, literature review, preparation of drawings for impact analysis, qualitative interviews with experts and informal discussions with planners and architects which then concluded as phenomenological study how theses elevated corridors could be planned and implemented to have no negative impact on historic urban landscape.

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