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CULINARY ECHOSYSTEM Reimagining Food, Culture, and Community Through Architecture
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2026-06-30) Fatima tu Zahra; FA21-BAR-021; LHR TP 10170; Mekaal Chughtai
The proposed thesis presents the concept of the modern Culinary Ecosystem that redefines
the role of the culinary school by incorporating the education, culture, community
involvement, media, and entrepreneurship within one architectural complex. The project
seeks to establish a symbiosis between various food-related activities rather than functioning
solely as the educational institution.
Among other elements, the proposal includes a high end culinary school aimed at the
preservation and education regarding traditional methods of regional cuisines as well as
modern culinary trends. The auxiliary buildings such as the demonstration kitchen, gallery
space, food labs, studios for media production and podcasts, multifunctional halls,
restaurants, café, and temporary markets combine into one cohesive whole.
Furthermore, the proposed architectural complex will provide its residents with a platform to
connect with visitors and other people through interactive programs and adaptive spaces, thus
promoting architecture as an agent for the development of cultural identity, increased social
activity, and the use of food as means for learning and creative processes.
In addition to the practical functions, the project intends to provide the unique architectural
experience by combining the elements of open and flexible spaces that stimulate visual and
sensual perception and foster community connections.
URBAN CONDITION: A VOLUMETRIC PUBLIC REALM FOR COMMERCIAL LAHORE
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2026-06-30) DAWOOD MUKHTAR; FA21-BAR-018; LHR TP 10169; MOEEZ HASSAN
Every city carries within it a memory of gathering: the unplanned meeting, the late-night conversation,
the shared bench, the paused moment. Lahore once lived through such gestures, but its rapid urban
metabolism has pushed these quieter rituals to the edges. In the rush to build upward and consume
faster, the city has forgotten to build places for simply being together. This thesis begins with that gap:
between what cities have become and what people continue to need. Urban centers are densifying at a
rapid pace, and so is commercialization in this evolving metropolitan era; this advancement is
eventually growing the demand for equitable and socially cohesive civic infrastructure. This thesis aims
to explore the potential of multi-scalar architectural interventions in retrofitting highly commercialized
environments to create inclusive, walkable, and socially engaging public experiences. The typology
under focus is a prototypical "Urban Condenser" that can cater to the expectations and preferences of a
diverse urban demographic present in and around MM Alam that seeks civic sanctuary and collective
belonging within the hyper-commercialized corridors of Lahore. The aim is to investigate how theories
of cross-programming and event architecture can help to inform the design of real-world public
infrastructure. While exploring acoustic buffers, cross-programmed zones, adaptable voids, transitional
networks, and ecological relief as core principles, this research helps to create an environment that not
only subverts the chaotic auto-scape but also offers a unique and equitable experience for the public.
There will be comprehensive literature reviews, predictive urban modeling, case studies, and on-ground
behavioral surveys to understand existing theories, concepts, and practices related to collective memory,
spatial design, and sensory zoning for conceptualizing and developing a design proposal for this urban
intervention. Various design strategies, multi-level networks, and programmatic arrangements are
investigated to create an environment that maximizes walkability, sensory comfort, and civic inclusivity.
The proposed design aims to create flexible and adaptable civic spaces that can cater to the diverse
needs of Lahore’s evolving population, fostering a sense of community and social interaction. The
expected outcomes of this research include a design proposal for a layered urban condenser that
incorporates an elevated aerial armature and reclaimed ecological ground, as well as a deeper
understanding of the potential benefits and challenges associated with integrating civic sanctuaries into
high-density commercial strips. The findings of this study contribute to the discourse on South Asian
urbanism and provide valuable insights for architects, planners, and developers seeking to create more
socially cohesive and anticipatory public spaces in the rapidly densifying city
The Kinetic Oasis A Vernacular-Industrial Synthesis for Sustainable Hospitality in the Cholistan Desert
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2026-06-30) Talha Mushtaq; FA21-BAR-016; LHR TP 10168
For the Cholistan Desert, architecture becomes the important link between adventure
hospitality of the present day and culture of heritage. To survive the rugged conditions of the
Cholistan ecology, it is recommended in this thesis to design a super-efficient resort that utilizes
both advanced structural technology and local architecture norms. This architecture would be
characterized by the construction of 45° conical thatched roofs, made from native reeds Khar
and 10-feet thick base, earth-stabilized and covered with a light tensile fabric membrane.
With a size of 9 acres, the master plan would be based on the vertical "Hydraulic Core" concept.
It would be represented by a tower featuring a water tank of 72,000 gallons as well as a rain
collecting Toba with its capacity of 5,000 sq. feet. In this way, instead of uncontrolled seasonal
visitors, one may consider creating an environmentally sustainable complex by placing 342
inhabitants within the restricted area. Overall, the suggested architectural prototype is capable
of delivering a strong sense of contemporary architecture with the respect to the neighbouring
Derawar Fort heritage
THE PORTAL Cyber-Physical Science & Technology Museum Gateway to What Is Next
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2026-06-30) Abdul Hanan Shahid; FA21-BAR-015; LHR TP 10167; Moeez Hasan
In this thesis the architectural design of a Cyber-Physical Science and Technology Museum is
presented. It serves as a direct portal for global technological advancement into Pakistan. As
the world undergoes a rapid shift toward digital and physical ecosystems, there remains a
critical knowledge delay in Pakistan. This project aims to fill that void by providing a space
for the public to come together and experience and interact with the new cyber-physical
phenomena in real-time.
The main focus of the intervention is a state-of-the-art Museum of Future Technologies which
aims to educate and inspire public. And to provide a platform where new experiments and
prototypes can be form. Algorithmic and computational design tools such as Grasshopper and
Rhino are used to extend the limits of the building form in the architecture. The museum's
geometry, which is made up of circular, elliptical and polygonal geometries, which provide
users a 360-degree view and create immersive walkthrough exhibitions. The 'form-as-purpose'
design philosophy ensures the building becomes a 'physical statement' that embodies the
technological changes that it is designed to teach.
The museum is the outward appearance of the project, while it is backed by a high-performance
Research and Development (R&D) and Fabrication wing. These labs are critical to the project's
work. It is the place where global knowledge is converted into local prototypes. The project
will also feature state-of-the-art manufacturing machinery and incubation spaces, providing a
full ecosystem for the development of new ideas. This collaboration of public education and
private innovation is aimed at creating a new generation of Pakistani startups that will create
an environment of excitement and eagerness to explore the cyber-physical frontier
The Journey of Becoming: Pakistan Through Time
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2026-06-30) Arwa Ahmed; FA21-BAR-014; LHR TP 10166; Taimur Sarwar
This thesis explores how architecture can become a medium to represent national identity by
curating embodied spatial experience instead of literal symbolism and superficial historical
imitation. Positioned within the context of designing the Pakistan Pavilion for Riyadh Expo 2030,
this thesis investigates the relationship between territorial memory, environmental psychology,
temporality and experiential architecture to develop a contemporary narrative of Pakistan’s
identity. The study suggests that Pakistan cannot be defined by a fixed cultural image or a singular
historical event, instead, Pakistan can be perceived as a process, a continuously evolving territorial
condition shaped through settlement, migration, cultural hybridity, colonial restructuring, partition,
political fluxes and transformations, environmental crises, and future aspirations. The research is
based on phenomenology, pavilion theory, environmental psychology and spatial narrative studies
to establish an alternative framework for national representation. The theories of Juhanni
Pallasmaa, Bernard Tschumi, peter Zumthor and Christian Noberg Schulz has informed the
theoretical understanding of architecture as a sensory and temporal experience developed by the
intentionally curated movement, light, materiality, tactility, atmosphere and bodily perception.
Historical analysis of the territory now known as Pakistan, was conducted to extract major
transformations that influences collective identity and spatial memory. The thesis proposes
Pakistan pavilion as an immersive territorial journey in which architecture conveys the feeling of
continuity, rupture, resilience and reconstruction through changing environmental and spatial
conditions rather than mere symbolic imagery. Through precedent studies like Jewish Museum
Berlin, church of light, Jatiyo Sasgsad Bhaban, the research shows how architecture can spatialize
memory and identity through abstraction and embodied experience. Ultimately, this thesis situates
Pakistan pavilion as a contemporary diplomatic and experiential environment that represents
Pakistan not as a static nation state, but as a continuous process of becoming.