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1 ASTROTOURISM: A COSMIC WALK OPPORTUNITY PLANETARIUM, SPACE MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER
(UMT, Lahore, 2025) FARHAN AHMED
This thesis explores the design of a Planetarium and Space Museum in Lahore—a space where science meets imagination. Located on Raiwind Road next to Riphah University, the project aims to spark curiosity about space through interactive exhibits, a digital dome, and educational spaces. Inspired by global examples like the Shanghai Planetarium and AHHAA Science Centre, the design blends modern architecture with local context. It’s a place for learning, wonder, and connection where people of all ages can explore the universe from right here in Pakistan. By combining contemporary design with sustainable and passive environmental strategies, the project not only addresses the functional and symbolic needs of a space museum but also positions itself as a public interface for science communication in Pakistan. The thesis explores how architecture can become a vessel for curiosity, wonder, and education— connecting the earth to the cosmos.
A COMMUNITY RECREATION AND EXPERIENCE CENTER A MULTISENSORY URBAN OASIS
(UMT, Lahore, 2025) AMNA KHALID
Social spaces contribute so much towards the unity of the communities, interaction within the society, as well as physical and mental wellbeing through physical activities. The present thesis proposes a sole design proposal with an aim of Recreational Hub of Community Interaction in the premises of Kanaan Park, Sahiwal, Punjab Pakistan. This proposal is regarding usage of a non utilize park to a vibrant and encompassing park which shall be focused towards the needs in recreation of the surrounding society in Sahiwal. But Kanaan Park is located in one of the core portion of Sahiwal city which can be easily approached by people and also the smaller villages along Sahiwal also could be reached. It has been ignored over the years without facilities and proper infrastructure. This Thesis is devoted to the renewal of the park by the means of sustainable design strategies.The given Design is separated into the various primary areas. It will comprise Sports and Fitness Zone and has space both inside and out to do different sports activities. The Community Zone which is going to offer areas of collection and meeting rooms where the community can interact. There will be recreational zone with playgrounds, picnic areas and rest places. Finally, there will be the Cultural Zone which will present the heritage of Pakistan in the form of various art galleries and performance stages. These four neighborhoods shall be united through routes and green places, which will facilitate interactions with the community.Building design depends on the important aspect of sustainability. To achieve the environmental impact, the v plan will incorporate sources of renewable energy, which include solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, green roofing, and energy-efficient technologies to increase the sustainability in recreational hub. The project will also serve the various design principles, where everyone will have accessibility, all classes of people will be served including the people with disabilities and handicaps. One can attribute features to ensure that it is convenient to all. The thesis also concentrates on the need of having the community in the planning and make it functional as is required. Possible exploration in the future is the growth of the hub, as well as incorporation of additional community-oriented programs.This Thesis Projects is a composition of sustainable design, innovation and a community engaged approach to lay a framework of outlining recreational space developing in low developed regions. The overall idea is to influence the development of similar projects in other parts of Pakistan and transform various urban areas into thriving places encouraging engagement and the feeling of belonging among members of the community.
A Network within a Network
(UMT, Lahore, 2017) Faisal Iqbal Khan
AIRPORT HOTEL “A GATEWAY OF COMFORT”
(UMT, Lahore, 2025) SHEHROZ AHMED SHEHRYAR
This Report, Airport Hotel: A Gateway of Comfort, explores the design and planning of a five-star airport hotel near Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore. The project responds to the increasing need for hospitality facilities that provide convenience, comfort, and cultural relevance for transit passengers, airline crews, business travelers, and tourists. A review of literature and international case studies highlights emerging trends such as flexible spatial planning, smart technologies, wellness facilities, and sustainability practices. The proposed design draws inspiration from aviation dynamics, integrating fluid forms with functional layouts to ensure efficiency, soundproofing, and guest comfort. Facilities include luxury accommodations, dining, business centers, wellness areas, and multipurpose halls, all designed to international standards while reflecting local identity. Emphasis on sustainability, energy efficiency, and contextual integration positions the project as both a hospitality solution and a contribution to Lahore’s urban development. Overall, the airport hotel is envisioned as a gateway of comfort that strengthens the city’s role in global hospitality and travel.
Animal Welfare Complex
(UMT, Lahore, 2025) Hamdah Noor
A cooperative project called the Animal Welfare Complex aims to improve the welfare of stray animals. The ongoing urbanization process is reducing city biodiversity and the demand for biodiversity in our local area. Humans are abusing nature. They have been doing this for a long time and are unaware of the harm they have caused. Humans tend to focus exclusively on themselves and their immediate environment, ignoring a significant portion of their surroundings that is hidden from view—that is, other people and animals as well as nature. The purpose of this research paper is to educate readers about the current state of stray animal existence, animal abuse, and cruelty, as well as their responsibilities to other living things. This research aims to investigate the medical facility that treats stray animals that are saved from fatal diseases and accidents. Providing rescued animals with natural settings is a top priority in the shelter design. The initiative aims to reduce confinement and enhance well-being by implementing aspects that replicate their natural habitat (e.g., open areas, greenery, enrichment features). With the right care and rehabilitation, this method makes it possible for qualifying animals to be returned to their native environment. This study is restricted to the particular class of animals, which includes cats, dogs and donkeys. By combining a biogas plant with a stray animal rescue facility, this initiative offers a novel approach to animal care. By using the organic waste from the shelter to create renewable energy, the biogas plant would support environmental sustainability and self-sufficiency. As architects, we design spaces to maximize comfort and actively work toward sustainability for a better future. Neglecting animal habitat results in a sustainability gap since human-centric development should not be the world's exclusive priority. Therefore, it is the duty of an architect to use architecture to foster human-human interaction.
Archaeological research center
(UMT, Lahore, 2025) Amna imran
The Archaeological Research Centre at Taxila is envisioned as a dedicated facility for the study, preservation, and promotion of Pakistan’s rich cultural and historical heritage. This thesis explores the design of a multidisciplinary hub that merges research, conservation, education, and public engagement under one roof. Located in a historically significant area, the center aims to support archaeologists, scholars, students, and visitors by offering advanced laboratory facilities, exhibition areas, and residential accommodations. Drawing on lessons from global case studies and local site analysis, the design prioritizes contextual sensitivity, environmental sustainability, and spatial integration. This project aspires to fill the existing gaps in heritage infrastructure and provide a model for future archaeological institutions in the region.
ARTECH Institute for SEN Children
(UMT, Lahore, 2017) Arslan Akhter
It is a lonely existence to be a child with a disability which no-one can see or understand, you exasperate your teachers, you disappoint your parents, and worst of all you know that you are not just stupid.” –Susan Hampshire The straight fact is that the physically and mentally disabled in Pakistan do not receive the support that would be common in a society sensitive and compassionate towards their disabled citizens. They are heckled, disrespect and pointed out as different by the population at large. Furthermore our public infrastructure does not incorporate suitable design features to aid the disabled in the public realm thus leaving them at the mercy of difficulties beyond those they are already facing. Worst of all, disabled children suffer greatly in their education due to inadequate facilities, incompetent teachers, deficient teaching methodologies and severely lacking awareness schemes for the general public. It is of utmost importance to address issues regarding the education of special children, not only for the children themselves but the ensure a healthy society and a sustainable economy. Reports by the World Bank, UNDP (United Nations Development Program) and UNICEF )United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) point towards the long term unsustainability of economic growth, unless strategic shifts are instituted to improve social sector performance. At the helm of their efforts is to establish and institute which will serve as the crown jewel of their efforts to counter the challenge of special children education. To provide these children with all the educational & training facilities to enhance their capabilities and rehabilitate them in the society.” Furthermore, it will set the precedent for the design of public infrastructure, which facilitates the disabled in the public realm. The project will be comprised of main school building, college facility, administration block, health center, hostel for children and staff members playing areas, training center etc
AWAZ-E-KHAWATEEN WOMEN SHELTER FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS
(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Rameesha Javid
This research thesis inquire that how women shelters helps the women in need, the shelter not only provide safety but also helping them in long term support. This study combines the both percentage of number of stories from shelter and also personal stories to understand everything. Few researches tell us why shelters are important for the short term safety, survivors not only get mental health facilities but also also get legal assistance, housing and a job. This thesis help us, how we can make the shelter more effective. And shelters play very important role in providing safety and support to the domestic violence survivors, and sometimes provide long-term services. Survivors while living in a shelter faces very hard time getting help (legal help, mental health care, and employment There are several ways to make shelter more effective which includes: • Providing more services to help overcome their trauma. • Working with different local organizations and build a strong connection. • Suggestions: • Improvement in taking better care of the case. • Providing more services like therapy and one to one counselling • Help the survivors to get financially stable. vii This research goal is to make shelter and the support system better for the victims of domestic violence by figuring out the problems and recommending their solution.
BABA GURU NANAK UNIVERSITY
(UMT, Lahore, 2017) AHMED BILAL
If we observe there are many universities in the big cities like Karachi Islamabad and especially in Lahore. There are many educational institutes and universities but there is also a lack of these type of institutes in small cities and other areas of Punjab which are not well developed so that’s why people from these areas have to travel towards big cities for the purpose of getting education. We must have to provide educational institutes and universities in small cities and towns and as well as these institutes can accommodate the surroundings and small areas which are related with other small cities and towns of Punjab.
Bridging Minds and Spaces: A Child-Centric Approach to School Design
(UMT, Lahore, 2025) MUHAMMAD ROHAAN RIAZ
The study of cultural differences, as well as their evolution during different periods of time in terms of relationships between architecture, psychology and learning environments, is the object of the present thesis. It followed the history of the educational space in the Islamic world, maktabs and madrasahs of the past, and the modern types of educational establishments and examined how architectural composition not only made effective teaching and study possible, but also addressed the psychological stimuli of the schoolchildren. There is particular focus to the psychological connotations of space within Islamic educational buildings and the impact which these constructions had on the development of medieval European university buildings. The studies are extended to the learning environments of the early civilizations like Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Indian, Chinese and Greek civilizations noting that the design of the buildings aided in mental and cognitive developments. The research highlights the influence that a design has on cognitive and emotional growth, in order to build environments which, promote concentration, companionship and health. Merging the historical analysis of architectural work with the psychological theory, this thesis aims to emphasize the essential importance of architecture in the creation of space which will support not only academic success but also healthy emotional growth. Finally, the study is expected to show how a considerate design of buildings improves the overall achievements of school pupils by touching upon academic as well as psychological requirements in the education settings
Bringing change through civic Discourse. Agora
(UMT, Lahore, 2024) M.Roh Ul Ameen
Pakistan is a land where art has always been ignored and right-wing supremacist ideas have prevailed, in such times it is important to have a space which is not only for the general public but also to give back to the community, to nurture the creation of the artistic process and to encourage civic discourse among the civilians. By making an Agora which will include artisan's workshops, studios, exhibition pavilions and a place where people can come together and discuss their philosophical ideas. This will not only contribute economically to the community and the overall urban context of the city. The Agora will become a place where minds can be nurtured and later influence the public and bring change on a national level.
Children hospital healing through space
(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Abdullah Tariq
In the face of Pakistan's alarming child health crisis, marked by preventable diseases and insufficient care, this thesis proposes a life-saving solution: a state-of-the-art children's hospital in Bahawalnagar, Punjab. This haven for young patients will tackle key issues head on It will combat Pakistan's high child mortality rates, which stem from a lack of skilled birth attendants, sanitation, and accessible pediatric care. Vibrant, playful spaces, coupled with holistic medical departments like neonatology and oncology, will prioritize patient well-being and positive recovery experiences. It will address Bahawalnagar's stark shortage of dedicated children's facilities and skilled professionals. By creating a child-friendly environment, anxiety will melt away, replaced by comfort and healing. This hospital will break free from outdated practices. Sustainable design features, resource efficiency, and renewable energy sources will pave the way for a responsible and environmentally sound healthcare future. Finally, the embrace of cutting-edge technologies, like telemedicine and virtual reality, will propel healthcare delivery into the future. This is not just a hospital; it's a beacon of hope, aiming to revolutionize pediatric care in Pakistan and leave a legacy of health and happiness for generations to come.
Collaborative textile Nexus
(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Abdul Rehman
The "Collaborative Textile Nexus" initiative, themed “Binding Together Strings, Engaging Prospects,” seeks to forge a dynamic and integrated platform for textile innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development. This initiative aims to unite diverse stakeholders across the textile value chain—including designers, manufacturers, researchers, and policy makers—to address pressing challenges and explore new opportunities in sustainable textiles. By fostering knowledge exchange, technical expertise, and resource sharing, the Collaborative Textile Nexus envisions advancing eco-friendly practices, digital transformation, and cross-industry synergies. This approach is designed to create a sustainable, resilient textile ecosystem that aligns with evolving global standards and consumer expectations, ultimately enabling a future-forward industry.
COMMUNITY AND SPORTS TRAINING CENTER, SWAT” BUILD CHANGE TOGETHER
(UMT, Lahore, 2025) MUHAMMAD NAFEES BAIG
The project aims to create a platform where rural people will learn and develop such skills and education which in future can help them to survive in the society. Unemployment is the major challenge Pakistan has been facing in its development. Millions of unemployed youths especially from rural and less developed areas who could not get higher education or professional skills but are willing to find some respectable jobs are driven to despair for not finding a suitable job. Hence, these frustrated youngsters got attracted towards antisocial activities for their livelihood. On the contrary, women's education is also an issue in rural areas and there are many debates surrounding that. The project itself includes aspects of gender equality and provision of education and help them to attain self development, improve the living standards and henceforth increase their role in the development of our country and to make them self-empowered in order to cope up with the fast-pacing world and its challenges.
CULINARY SYMPHONY INSTITUTE : A CULTURAL NEXUS
(UMT, Lahore, 2024) M. UMER ATHAR
Lahore being one of the largest cities of Pakistan, has emerged to be the cultural capital of Pakistan and also the capital of gross food-enthusiasm of the country. Still, it has constraints when it comes to the culinary training of staff and particularly the operation of the culturally iconic establishments. At present, only two to three institutes exist in this field and numerous restaurants are ill-managed, lack proper sitting arrangements, and problems related to parking, etc., arise due to the urban settings. These shortcomings are unfilled by current facilities such as universities and colleges; thus, institutions like the Culinary Symphony Institute and Cultural Nexus should be established. This futuristic complex features an institute structure to improve the progression of the culinary industry, a food court structure to address the culinary issues in Lahore and representing the city’s diverse eating culture, and a student entrepreneurial structure where culinary graduates can start up their own businesses. Hence, this project which merges education, cultural cultivation, and business promotion seeks to revolutionize Lahore’s culinary market for the betterment and progress.
CULTURAL CENTRE, SKARDU
(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Saifullah Sadiq
This thesis project explores the beautiful landscape of Pakistan's Skardu region and discusses the cultural center that represents the harmony between cultural preservation and environmental sustainability. Using a variety of methods, including cultural analysis, environmental assessment and architecture, this work explores the complexity of Skardu's rich heritage and beautiful Alpine landscape. The Cultural Community aims to be a cultural connection across differences between local communities and tourists. By promoting sustainable development, the Center aims to reduce the ecological footprint and provide a welcoming space for integration, while preserving and enhancing Skardu's unique environment. This research contributes to the discussion of culturally sensitive architecture by providing a holistic vision that highlights the importance of Skardu and promotes the connection between culture and place.
CULTURAL LIBRARY COMPLEX
(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Zainab Mansoor
iv In today‟s world, everyone is seeking knowledge and information through the technological means via digitalization and internet and it has enormously influenced the manner and understanding in which we learn. Westernization is so vastly adopted that we have forgotten our own knowledge about our own culture and language. The traditional role of library is faded these days. The importance of physical learning, reading, practice and discussions is getting lost because everyone is getting easy and quick access to the books. People are preferring to download and read books online rather than going to libraries in search of reading and learning. Libraries need to be transformed into a complex of learning which not only revolves around conventional reading culture, but also as a communication and discussion space where there is a freedom of expressing different views, information, knowledge and ideas. Apart from developing e-libraries, libraries should emphasize the traditional and physical reading and learning resources and also provide an architecture and ambiance which is close to their own local culture and language.
D.G KHAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(UMT, Lahore, 2024) HADIA AMJAD
Dera Ghazi Khan, often referred to as D.G Khan, is a city in the southwestern region of Punjab, Pakistan, serving as the administrative capital of the Dera Ismail Khan district. It ranks as the 19th most populous city in Pakistan. The city is administratively divided into seven Union Councils under the Dera Ghazi Khan Municipal Corporation. Positioned to the west of the Indus River, it functions as the central hub for both the Dera Ghazi Khan District and Division. I am proposing the development of a new international airport at the current airport site in Dera Ghazi Khan, located approximately 15 km (9.3 mi) from the city center on Airport Rd. However, the existing airport is not operational and is only used in emergencies.
DEPENDENCY TO INDEPENDENCY
(UMT, Lahore, 2017) NIHAL IRUM
God has created us to serve others not to divide within ourselves. The needy ones suffer every single day without any delay, they are being shunned by the society, they are tortured mentally and physically without any fear. Therefore there is dismal need to create a platform which could serve them with shelter, food and a much better way of style. The most important thing is that the percentage of poor people is increasing day by day instead of getting decreased. Due to which our country is suffering so much and it is not touching skyline of success and achievements the way it should. The government is not playing its role infact it is not even providing its rights to them as promised. The non-governmental organizations which are working for the rights of needy are not working actively, and if they are working they can’t afford that much. From a list of those NGO’s the only charitable trust which is working round the clock irrespective of cast color and creed is, Edhi foundation which serves the humanity in its pure form. Therefore I am planning to provide a platform which will act as a catalyst to serve the humanity. This platform will be provided through Edhi foundation which will provide shelter, food and a better lifestyle to the people which are in dismal need of help. This platform will not only help them but will also educate them and make them to contribute in the society as well. The goal of this project is to set an example and demonstrate how, even with those difficulties, adolescents can be reinserted back into society successfully, leaving their gloomy past behind
Development of Dry port IOET Integrated E Commerce Hub in Sheikhupura
(UMT, Lahore, 2025) FASIH ABBAS

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