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The Business Recorder, Pakistan Observer and Dawn cover Dr Yasmeen Lari’s call to transform Karachi into a humanistic eco-city.

Dr Yasmeen Lari, CEO of the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan held a street tea get-together with Karachiites from all walks of life at Denso Hall Rahguzar walking street. Rahguzar is a model eco-enclave in the congested city. The objective was to call Karachiites to take ownership of and transform Karachi into a humanistic eco-city. Dr Yasmeen Lari made an impassioned call for active participation in the city and launched the concept of Meri Gali Mera Sheher, a community mobilization to develop ownership of the city. 

The original articles can be accessed at the following links:
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40261758/open-market-rupee-continues-to-make-giant-strides-against-us-dollar-due-to-sentiment
https://pakobserver.net/call-to-transform-karachi-into-humanistic-eco-city/
https://www.dawn.com/news/1767747/community-mobilisation-plan-to-develop-ownership-of-karachi-launched

The Guardian covered rehabilitation work being done by Heritage Foundation of Pakistan in Sindh, Pakistan after 2022 floods.

The Guardian covered the story of the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan (HFP) building affordable and sustainable homes while empowering communities in Sindh, Pakistan. The buildings look like rounded chaurahs, but are octagonal in shape and are sturdy enough not to be swept away if more floods come. Prefabricated bamboo frames are built on one metre high raised platforms. The HFP has helped build more than 5000 chaurahs since September 2022.

The original article can be accessed at the following link:

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/jul/25/this-will-not-be-swept-away-the-bamboo-homes-helping-pakistans-post-flood-rebuild

Designboom’s coverage of Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s keynote speech at UIA (July, 6th 2023)

Yasmeen Lari, Pakistan’s first female architect and CEO of the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan, delivered a keynote speech at the 2023 International Union of Architects (UIA) World Congress. The event, held from July 2 to 6, featured renowned speakers from around the world, including Lari, who was also honored with RIBA’s 2023 royal gold medal. Lari, an architectural historian, heritage conservationist, philanthropist, and humanitarian architect, focused her speech on the topic of sustainable communities and the rehabilitation of climate migrants through leveraging poverty potential.

Original article can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.designboom.com/architecture/architecture-decolonization-democratization-yasmeen-lari-self-sufficient-communities-uia-world-congress-07-10-2023/

Dr. Yasmeen Lari invited eminent stakeholders to help transform Karachi into a Humanistic Eco City.

Dr Yasmeen Lari invited eminent citizens of metropolis, stakeholders, government dignitaries to join hand together in transforming Karachi into a Humanistic Eco City. Event titled - Meri Gali Mera Sheher (My Street My City) was organised as a high tea at the famous Denso Hall Rahguzar (Pedestrian Street) to present the street as a model project that has transformed the environment of the once congested medicine market into an environment friendly eco street.

An interview of Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Lari was published in German language magazine ‘Tages Spiegel’ on 25th June, 2023.

Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s interview was published in German language magazine ‘TagesSpiegel’ on 25th June, 2023.
Here is a link to its online version:
https://www.tagesspiegel.de/die-pakistanische-architektin-yasmeen-lari-zuruck-in-die-zukunft-10041466.html

An interview of Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Lari was published in German magazine ‘Style Park on 21st June, 2023.

Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s interview taken by Florian Heilmeyer and published in German magazine ‘Style Park on 21st June, 2023.
Here is a link to its online version:
https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/spotlight-on-women-architects-yasmeen-lari-stylepark-magazine

An interview of Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Lari was published in German magazine ‘Sued Deutsche’ on 17th June, 2023.

Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s interview taken by Von Laura Weißmüller and published in German language news magazine ‘Sued Deutsche’ on 17th June, 2023.
Here is a link to its online version:
https://www.sueddeutsche.de/projekte/artikel/stil/architektin-yasmeen-lari-architektur-fuer-die-zukunft-e641932/

Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Lari has received RIBA Gold Medal for 2023 at RIBA Headquarters, 16 Portland Place, London, UK

Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Lari received the 2023 RIBA Royal Gold Medal, given in recognition of a lifetime’s work, the Royal Gold Medal is approved personally by the Monarch and is given to a person or group of people who have had a significant influence either directly or indirectly on the advancement of architecture.
On hearing the news that she had received the Royal Gold Medal, Yasmeen said: “I was so surprised to hear this news and of course totally delighted! I never imagined that as I focus on my country’s most marginalised people — venturing down uncharted vagabond pathways -- I could still be considered for the highest of honours in the architectural profession.”
“RIBA and the Award Committee have heralded a new direction for the profession, encouraging all architects to focus not only on the privileged but also humanity at large that suffers from disparities, conflicts and climate change. There are innumerable opportunities to implement principles of circular economy, de-growth, transition design, eco urbanism, and what we call Barefoot Social Architecture (BASA) to achieve climate resilience, sustainability and eco justice in the world.”

Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Lari has received RIBA Gold Medal for 2023 at RIBA Headquarters, 16 Portland Place, London, UK

Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Lari received the 2023 RIBA Royal Gold Medal, given in recognition of a lifetime’s work, the Royal Gold Medal is approved personally by the Monarch and is given to a person or group of people who have had a significant influence either directly or indirectly on the advancement of architecture.
On hearing the news that she had received the Royal Gold Medal, Yasmeen said: “I was so surprised to hear this news and of course totally delighted! I never imagined that as I focus on my country’s most marginalised people — venturing down uncharted vagabond pathways -- I could still be considered for the highest of honours in the architectural profession.”
“RIBA and the Award Committee have heralded a new direction for the profession, encouraging all architects to focus not only on the privileged but also humanity at large that suffers from disparities, conflicts and climate change. There are innumerable opportunities to implement principles of circular economy, de-growth, transition design, eco urbanism, and what we call Barefoot Social Architecture (BASA) to achieve climate resilience, sustainability and eco justice in the world.”

FCBS Studios and INTBAU hosted an evening of conversation with 2023 RIBA Gold Medallist, Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Lari.

The event was chaired by Harriet Wennberg (INTBAU) and Geoff Rich (FCB Studios). Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Lari delivered a passionate presentation about her work, her shift to humanitarian architecture to tackle climate change, poverty and social and economic inequalities. The event was attended by professionals of all ages working in the sector, and was sold out. The crowd showed a keen interest in her work, and after the event celebrated Yasmeen’s achievement ahead of the official award ceremony for the RIBA Gold medal on 12 June.