1 ASTROTOURISM: A COSMIC WALK OPPORTUNITY PLANETARIUM, SPACE MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER
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2025
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UMT, Lahore
Abstract
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.