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AD Classics: Mazar-e-Quaid (National Mausoleum) / Yahya Merchant

Aug 2011

By John Rizor — Filed under: AD Architecture Classics ,Monuments and Memorials , Karachi, Marble, Pakistan, Sindh, Stucco, Yahya Merchant

Photo by Benny Lin / http://www.flickr.com/photos/benny_lin/

Otherwise known as the National Mausoleum, the Mazar-e-Quaid is the tomb of the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Sited in the center of Karachi, Pakistan on a natural plateau, this marble structure was designed by the Indian architect Yahya Merchant and was completed in 1970.

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Pakistan Pavillion for Shanghai World Expo

Sep 2009

By Sebastian J — Filed under: Architecture News , China, Pakistan, Pavillion, Shanghai 2010

The Pakistan Pavillion will be a replica of the Lahorte Fort, an iconic symbol of the city of Lahorte. The fort dates back to the year 1025 AD and is the cultural capital of modern-day Pakistan.

The 2,000 square meter pavillion is themed “harmony in diversity”, and will show various aspects of the best of Pakistan’s cities, merged into one showcase of tradition, culture, modernity and history.

In the pavilion, visitors will be able to experience the life of a typical Pakistani citizen through detailed visual and multimedia presentations. More images, after the break. read more »

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E7-2 House / Montage DESIGNBUILD

Mar 2009

Uploaded by Amber P — Filed under: Houses ,Selected , Pakistan, Terrace

Architects: Montage DESIGNBUILD
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Project year: 2003
Construction year: 2004-2007
Site Area: 1,000 sq yds
Constructed Area: 697 sqm
Budget: US $202,500
Photographs: Montage DESIGNBUILD