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

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Pakistan has made history at the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2025  with the Vision Pakistan Project , based in Islamabad. This...

https://www.orad.space/house1 House 1 Architecture Film I Tap for Video On the agricultural outskirts east of the city, ORAD presents a...

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ORAD is pleased to announce the completion of Native , a contemporary coffee shop situated in the central hub of I-8 Markaz, Islamabad....

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ORADTalks Episode 3: The Evolution of Lamp House In the third episode of ORADTalks , Ar. Affan delves into the story behind the 1 Kanal...

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ORAD, an architecture and interior design studio based in Islamabad, Pakistan, has once again proven its design excellence by winning at...

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In a bold departure from suburban excess, Lamp House by ORAD emerges as a singular vision of pure form and minimalist elegance. This...

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