Be it in Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad, everywhere you turn there is probably a commercial building in some stage of the construction process. Let’s begin with Lahore! The “Heart of Punjab” features The Mall of Lahore - which is a multi-purpose, commercial building consisting of shops, offices,
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The dream home demands a lot from its owner: their vision, their drive, their time, and their partnership with an experienced contractor. The interview and selection process for a new contractor is as crucial of a step as deciding upon an architectural design team. A slight miscalculation during the
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One of the initial steps in building a new home involves designing the layout, or in more technical terms, the floor plan. Often the result of countless hours of research and discussion with a trusted architect , the floor plan may depict certain rooms or the entire house. Not only that, it usually
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Here is a secret that all successful retailers know: a nod or a smile can transform a random visitor into a repeat customer. Comfort and friendliness play a significant part in endearing a new business to potential customers in the area. A newly-constructed grocery store, department store, or a coff
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Architecture and interior design are two professional disciplines that are continuously evolving, be it for commercial or residential projects. Are long winding driveways in demand? Do families really need multiple kitchens in a three-level residence? Is it time to install solar panels f
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The lights lowered, a box of popcorn fresh from the popper, and opening credits playing on the big screen - you can experience all of this and more in your pyjamas. It is possible to design a functional theater within your house -- be it a 1 kanal multi-family unit or a 2 kanal plus sprawling farmho
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“It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; it’s the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time.” - David Allan Coe You might have heard the saying that ‘eyes are the windows to the soul’, but have you ever considered the impact of windows on your house?
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It is well into 2019 and the demand for innovation in building design shows no sign of slowing down. Whether it is for the exterior or the interior, designing hotels pose a unique set of challenges for the architect. They must strike a balance while in the drafting phase. Design professionals must p
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Whether you live in a joint family system or as a nuclear family, this may be the year you finally build your own home. The path to first-time homeownership is paved with many challenging decisions, from financing to interior design, so why not start with the basics? Kick-off this new phase in
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Conduct an informal survey of your friends and you will find that most of them will use the following words to describe a home: safe, comfortable, intimate, clean, and private. Among these terms, privacy takes center-stage in the new year, especially where first-time homeowners in Pakistan are
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