UK based architects (Nyami Studio) spend three weeks in Pono Village to build a school for the locals, using sustainable building techniques pioneered by HF.

Architects Neil Palmer, and Froilan Palaci from Nyami Studio, London, UK, spent three weeks in Pono Village to build a school for the locals, using zero carbon environment friendly materials such as bamboo, lime and mud using sustainable building techniques pioneered by the Heritage Foundation. The structure was designed by the architects and all the materials are locally sourced. They are joined by faculty and architecture students from the US in a visit to Pono Village cluster.

posted 97d ago

DC South Karachi leads a tree plantation drive as part of the revitalization of Kharadar bagh being undertaken by HF with his support.

DC South Karachi leads a tree plantation drive as part of the revitalization of Kharadar bagh being undertaken by the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan with his support. The revitalization includes greening of the area and restoration of police chowki at the chowk. The chowki is being converted into a library for the local community.

posted 97d ago

Business Recorder publishes an article on a complaint letter filed by Dr. Yasmeen Lari about demolition of valuable heritage assets.

Business Recorder publishes an article on a complaint letter filed by Dr. Yasmeen Lari to the Sindh Government about demolishion of valuable heritage assets.
Transparency International Pakistan, requests caretaker Sindh CM to examine the complaint. The letter alleges that instead of maintaining pre-1947 buildings that have been notified, many custodians are getting heritage buildings declared dangerous by the relevant department.
The original article can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40280952

posted 14w ago

Tree plantation done by the community and shopkeepers of Kharadar Chowk as part of its revitalization project being undertaken by HF.

The local community members and shop keepers did a tree plantation drive at the Kharadar Chowk. The Chowk is being revitalized by the Heritage Foundation with the support of DC South Karachi and his team.

posted 15w ago

RIBA publishes a book titled “ 100 Women: Architects in Practice”, which includes Dr. Yasmeen’s Lari’s profile and works.

RIBA publishes a book titled “100 Women: Architects in Practice”, which includes Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s profile and works. This highly illustrated book provides a flagship reference for women’s contribution to architecture, offering inspiration to readers through 100 profiles.
The book can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.ribabooks.com/100-Women-Architects-in-Practice_9781859469637#

posted 15w ago