Modern Architecture of Pakistan
Modern Architecture of Pakistan
Pakistan is one of the countries with the richest architectural history in the world. This culturally rich and dynamic country still has the remnants of the world’s earliest civilizations. The places like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa are among the oldest ruins in Pakistan, where we can find the modern principles of town planning and health engineering. Besides, we can also find a list of remains from the British Era in Pakistan such as the Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque and Shalimar Gardens in Lahore. The Mohatta Palace and Frere Hall in Karachi are also among the buildings of great significance by the architects in Pakistan.
Tallest Buildings in Pakistan
The tallest buildings in Pakistan include many which have already been completed and the others which are under construction. The completed tallest buildings in Pakistan include Alamgir Tower Lahore at the top of list followed by many others such as Ocean Towers Karachi, MCB Tower Karachi, Telecom Tower Islamabad, Centre Point Tower Karachi, Arfa Software Technology Park Lahore, Bahria Town Tower Karachi, Constitution Avenue Islamabad, Habib Bank Plaza Karachi, PSO Head Office Karachi, Techno City Corporate Tower Karachi and many more.
Contemporary Shopping Malls in Pakistan
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As regards modern shopping malls in Pakistan, The Centaurus Mall, located in Islamabad is the finest example. This mega mall comprises three skyscrapers. The first one is a five star hotel, the second one comprises residential apartments and last but not least, the corporate offices. In Pakistan’s largest city Karachi, there is Dolmen Mall, which is a perfect model of contemporary architecture and offers extraordinary shopping experience.
The Faisal Mosque
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Talking about the contemporary construction in Pakistan, we still find the reflection of its awe-inspiring architecture from the past. If we look at the Faisal Mosque, it is considered as Pakistan’s National Mosque. Its contemporary architecture, especially the elevation, which gives the look of an Arab Bedouin’s Tent, is a treat to watch for anyone. Besides, the triangular prayer hall and its four minarets add to the beauty of this splendid piece of architecture.
The Saudi-Pak Tower
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The Saudi-Pak Tower based in Blue Area, Islamabad is a unique blend of traditional and contemporary architecture. This skyscraper building has nineteen floors and houses a large number of multinational firms. Some European companies as well as American Television Channels are also based in the Saudi-Pak Tower.
Arfa Software Technology Park
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This iconic building in Lahore was originally known the Software Technology Park. It was built in the year 2009 and is the largest state-of-the-art IT park across the nation. The name of this landmark in Lahore was changed by Chief Minister of Punjab, Mr Shahbaz Sharif after late Arfa Karim, who was the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in the world.
Many more awesome buildings are yet under construction across Pakistan and in the foreseeable future, Pakistan will be a home to many modern iconic buildings.
Author Bio:
Hamza Asif is an experienced author, having more than 9 years of experience under his belt, is currently contributing as a senior author for Amir Adnan Associates
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