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Placemaking Spring'19 at PUCAD, Lahore (Before & After Transformation)
A space that lacked ownership in the past is now seen being cherished by students of different departments and we see all appreciating the l

Azbah Ansari
Sep 25, 20202 min read
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Public Spaces of an Independent Country
(This article explores the role of Public spaces and infrastructure in providing sense of belonging and safety to its citizens within an...
Ayesha Rafi
Sep 18, 20206 min read
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Lahore at the Verge of Agoraphobia
(This article is a personal insight to how I have come to understand agoraphobia and my own fear associated with public spaces of Lahore...

Azbah Ansari
Sep 11, 20206 min read
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Is Your Child Safe in the City?
Have you also grown up listening to fears of adults “aj kal ke halaat bohat kharab hain, hmaray time pe phir behtar thay aur kafi acha...

Azbah Ansari
Sep 4, 20205 min read
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COVID's impact on spaces in Turkey, Pakistan & Globally.
This is a personal account that speculates on what effects this pandemic might have on the architectural language and also on...
Ar. Aujala
Aug 28, 20205 min read
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The Living Heritage of Lahore
Thus, it is known to be a living heritage because the lifestyle back then is still practiced in this urban framework.

Azbah Ansari
Aug 21, 20205 min read
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The Most Visited Amusement Park in Lahore
The most visited and cherished Amusement Park in Lahore is undoubtedly Joyland located within Fortress Square, Lahore Cantt.

Azbah Ansari
Jul 30, 20204 min read
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PLACEMAKING - MAKING IT HAPPEN
Making it happen isn’t just a vision, it’s an act – an act of bringing people together through collaboration, formulating teams,...

Azbah Ansari
Jul 17, 20202 min read
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The Three Aspects of Social Inclusion in Public Spaces
All organisms, including human beings, interacts with its environment. Our built environment refers to buildings and public spaces. The...
Ayesha Rafi
Jul 3, 20205 min read
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Nature as an Antidote to Stress and Anxiety
A great amount of research has been done that proves the great benefits of nature on human life.

Azbah Ansari
Jun 27, 20204 min read
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Front Porch as an Intentional Gathering Place
Front porch is a place to greet a neighbour, share bottle of water or a meal, encourage conversations (and yes those long goodbye...

Azbah Ansari
Jun 19, 20205 min read
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Urban Fabric of Lahore City through The Lens of Food
Let’s dive into history to understand how the public spaces with food developed over the years according to the dining out patterns of Lahor
Ayesha Rafi
Jun 12, 20205 min read
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Clean your Home, Clean your City
work towards minimizing, reducing, recycling and extending the life cycle of products, it is essential to introduce concept of ‘clean waste'

Azbah Ansari
Jun 5, 20204 min read
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The Great City of Lahore
This area (Lahore) centuries ago was home to and ruled by Mughals, who left their masterpieces in form of buildings and artefacts… The struc

Azbah Ansari
May 30, 20205 min read
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The Death of the Great Charing Cross Square in Lahore City
the times when the Charing Cross was the jewel of the British Empire in Punjab. Now today we rush past the history, long forgotten, where t
Ayesha Rafi
May 19, 20204 min read
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How do we define the Role of Public Space in a City?
The soul of a city lies in its ability to regale public life and make the interactions between the users and space, rewarding.
Salwa Sabir
May 13, 20205 min read
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Why the Artists Find Charm in Lahore’s Walled City?
There are so many objects & details to capture, an amazing play of lights and shadows to get an amazing and awe inspiring shot

Azbah Ansari
May 6, 20205 min read
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Freedom - A Mantle of Public Space
The corona virus pandemic is throttling all social and cultural life around the city and therefore, Lahore appearing as a ghost city.
Ayesha Rafi
Apr 30, 20204 min read
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Slow Down, Look Around
Start enjoying life by being conscious of sensory plethora. Let public place activate your senses to full potential...

Azbah Ansari
Apr 22, 20207 min read
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