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UK based architects (Nyami Studio) spend three weeks in Pono Village to build a school for the locals, using sustainable building techniques pioneered by HF.

Architects Neil Palmer, and Froilan Palaci from Nyami Studio, London, UK, spent three weeks in Pono Village to build a school for the locals, using zero carbon environment friendly materials such as bamboo, lime and mud using sustainable building techniques pioneered by the Heritage Foundation. The structure was designed by the architects and all the materials are locally sourced. They are joined by faculty and architecture students from the US in a visit to Pono Village cluster.

DC South Karachi leads a tree plantation drive as part of the revitalization of Kharadar bagh being undertaken by HF with his support.

DC South Karachi leads a tree plantation drive as part of the revitalization of Kharadar bagh being undertaken by the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan with his support. The revitalization includes greening of the area and restoration of police chowki at the chowk. The chowki is being converted into a library for the local community.

Business Recorder publishes an article on a complaint letter filed by Dr. Yasmeen Lari about demolition of valuable heritage assets.

Business Recorder publishes an article on a complaint letter filed by Dr. Yasmeen Lari to the Sindh Government about demolishion of valuable heritage assets.
Transparency International Pakistan, requests caretaker Sindh CM to examine the complaint. The letter alleges that instead of maintaining pre-1947 buildings that have been notified, many custodians are getting heritage buildings declared dangerous by the relevant department.
The original article can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40280952

Tree plantation done by the community and shopkeepers of Kharadar Chowk as part of its revitalization project being undertaken by HF.

The local community members and shop keepers did a tree plantation drive at the Kharadar Chowk. The Chowk is being revitalized by the Heritage Foundation with the support of DC South Karachi and his team.

RIBA publishes a book titled “ 100 Women: Architects in Practice”, which includes Dr. Yasmeen’s Lari’s profile and works.

RIBA publishes a book titled “100 Women: Architects in Practice”, which includes Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s profile and works. This highly illustrated book provides a flagship reference for women’s contribution to architecture, offering inspiration to readers through 100 profiles.
The book can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.ribabooks.com/100-Women-Architects-in-Practice_9781859469637#

Ravensbourne University London selects Dr. Yasmeen Lari as the Creative Changemaker of 2023.

Ravensbourne University London selects Dr. Yasmeen Lari as the Creative Changemaker of 2023. They have released a short video which features Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s work on empowering communities through sustainable design practices.
The video can be accessed at the following link:
https://vimeo.com/888026578/dbc965d889?share=copy

The historic Denso Hall Building restored by the Heritage Foundation was handed over to Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Dec 15th, 2023.

The historic Denso Hall building which was restored by the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan at a cost of 15 million rupees was handed over to Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Friday December 15th, 2023. The event was attended by the Heritage Foundation board members where a short handing over ceremony was held.
The key was handed over to Mayor Murtaza Wahab and a short prayer for the flourishing of the city of Karachi and the safety of its historic buildings was recited by Heritage Foundation board member Afroza Bhamani. Afterwards, the chairperson conducted the Mayor around a display, consisting of pictures of the state of the building when it was taken over by the Heritage Foundation from Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation. There was a lot of damage caused to the building on account of misuse by KWSC, and a lot of effort was required to restore it to its original condition.

Dr. Yasmeen Lari has accepted the invitation of the 6th Sense Forum to speak at the Aga Khan University Auditorium on 12th December, 2023.

Dr. Yasmeen Lari has accepted the invitation of the 6th Sense Forum to speak at the Aga Khan University Auditorium on 12th December, 2023. The topic she has chosen is “Building Resilient Communities by Decolonizing and Decarbonizing Humanitarian Assistance.”

ArchDaily publishes an article on “In conversation with Dr.Yasmeen Lari.”

ArchDaily published an article on “In conversation with Dr. Yasmeen Lari.”

She said; “We have abdicated as a profession our responsibility towards the planet.”

The original article can be accessed at the following link:

https://www.archdaily.com/1007077/we-have-abdicated-as-a-profession-our-responsibility-towards-the-planet-in-conversation-with-yasmeen-lari

ArchDaily publishes an article on 10 projects by Dr. Yasmeen Lari, the 2023 RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner.

ArchDaily published an article on 10 projects by Dr. Yasmeen Lari, the 2023 RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner. Through a systematic approach, Dr. Lari’s work takes into consideration local culture, site-specific opportunities, and challenges.

The original article can be accessed at the following link:

https://www.archdaily.com/1000417/barefoot-social-architecture-10-projects-by-yasmeen-lari-the-2023-riba-royal-gold-medal-winner