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

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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 structure was designed by the Indian architect and was completed in 1970.

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Pakistan Pavillion for Shanghai World Expo

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15241The 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 »

E7-2 House / Montage DESIGNBUILD

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

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