ADA Awards 2018-19 | The Journey
CHAIRS
Architecture Chair
Shahid Sayeed Khan
Shahid Sayeed is an architect, who works in Rural Development along the coast of Pakistan parallel to the generic practice of an architect in Karachi.
Design Chair
Saima Zadi
Saima Zaidi, a Communication Designer, is currently a Professor of Practice in the Department of Communication and Design, as well as Director of the Center for Media
Art Chair
Sameera Raja
Sameera Raja, graduated from NCA in architecture. With her initial years in architectural practice her interest deviated towards art. In the last twenty years, she has
He established IET – Indus Earth Trust, with the vision of helping the underprivileged build better lives. Qualified as an Environmental Architect in the UK, he pursued private practice in Scotland for 18 years.
Shahid further studied building techniques in France (CRATerre) and Japan (Tokyo University). He has been a consultant to the World Bank on projects in Afghanistan- Renewable Energies, Ethiopia-Water/land management, and Yemen-Livelihood Options. He has over 40 years of experience in Architecture and Rural Development. He has been working in Pakistan since the early 1990s.
Shahid Sayeed Khan is also an academic who has taught at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Karachi University and Habib University. He has led many research programs and workshops in mud resilient architecture