House BGC, A Contemporary Dual Unit House in Islamabad House BGC is a contemporary dual unit residence located in Islamabad, designed on a 60 x 90 plot as a response to evolving urban lifestyles. Designed by Affan at ORAD, the project explores how a single architectural intervention can accommodate both a primary family home and a secondary rental unit, without compromising spatial quality or design clarity. In a city where residential plots are increasingly expected to perfo

In the evolving urban fabric of Islamabad—from the established grids of F-6 and F-7 to the burgeoning blocks of Gulberg Greens and DHA —a shift in residential tectonics is underway. For decades, the "Capital Aesthetic" was synonymous with neoclassical replicas: heavy mouldings, redundant columns, and sprawling floor plans that often ignored the local context. At ORAD (Office for Radical Architecture Disciplines) , we argue that the traditional "Kothi" is no longer functional

Living in hot and humid climates presents unique challenges for homeowners and architects alike. From battling relentless heat to...