Lec 1 introduction to the subject

1. 7TH SEMESTER(UNIVERSITYOF SOUTHASIA)

2.  The aim of this subject is the introduction of
Pakistani architecture which refers to the various
structures built during different time periods in
the modern day region of Pakistan.
 Thus the course covers the five thousand years
of Architecture in Pakistan, starting from Indus
Valley to date.
 It includes the architecture of this South Asian
land showing the imprints of Hindu, Buddhist,
Sultanate, Mughal, Sikh, British Colonial, Post
colonial, Modern, Post modern, Vernacular and
contemporaryArchitecture in Pakistan.

3.  To learn the historic background of Pakistan
 To make students learn the origin of Pakistan
Architecture
 To have the deep understanding of timeline of all the
era of the Sub-continent.
 To learn the examples of various style of architecture
in Pakistan like Mughal buildings, Colonial buildings
etc
 To make students learn about famous architects/firms
of Pakistan and their work in field
 To study various famous buildings of Pakistan and
their characteristics and architectural styles

4.  Better learning of historic background of
Pakistan
 Improved understanding of Architectural origin
in Pakistan
 Memorize the names of famous buildings and
their details such as architect title, location,
architectural style and features of Pakistan
 Visiting as many buildings as possible
 Being able to analyze architectural wok and
write about it
 Knowing the reason behind the emergence of
one architectural style

5. Week Session Topic Assignment Quiz
Week 1
1.
Lecture on Introduction of the subject
“Architecture in Pakistan”, its aims and objectives,
learning outcomes and strategies
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Week 2
2.
Lecture on Introduction of Historic background of
Pakistan and advent of Islam in Sub-continent
Assignment 1
Week 3
3.
Lecture on Introduction Indus Valley Civilization,
its city structure and artifacts of that era
Quiz 1
Week 4
4.
Lecture on Introduction Hindu and Buddhist
Architecture in Sub-continent, its era, features,
characteristics, examples
Week 5
5.
Lecture on Art and Architecture of Delhi sultanate Assignment 2
Week 6
6.
Lecture on Introduction of Mughal dynasty and
Architecture under it
Week 7 7. Continue lec.. Quiz 2
Week 8 8. MIDTERM JURY
Week 9 EXAM WEEK

6. Week Session Topic Assignment Quiz
Week 10
10.
Lecture on British colonial Architecture: Towns,
Cantonments and Bungalows
Assignment 3
Week 11
11.
Lecture on Post British colonial Architecture
Week 12
12.
Lecture on Modern Architecture in Pakistan, its
salient features, reason of emergence and examples
Quiz 3
Week 13
13.
Lecture on Post Modern Architecture in Pakistan,
its salient features, reason of emergence and
examples
Assignment 4
Week 14
14.
Lecture on Vernacular Architecture in Pakistan, its
salient features, need and examples
Week 15
15.
Lecture on Contemporary Architecture in Pakistan,
its salient features, need and examples
Quiz 4
Week 16 16. Continue lec..
Week 17 17. FINAL TERM JURY
Week 18 18. EXAM WEEK

7.  Modernity andTradition: Contemporary
Architecture in Pakistan by Kamil Khan
Mumtaz
 Hindu Architecture by Mark Cartwright
 British Colonial Architecture:Towns,
Cantonments & Bungalows ByAshish Nangia
 Delhi Sultanate Architecture by KE Carr
 MughalArchitecture & Gardens by George
Michell,Amit Pasricha