Habib Fida Ali
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Habib Fida Ali (born 1935) is one of Pakistan's most prominent architects, working in the modernist tradition. He holds membership in Association of the Royal Institute of British Architects
(ARIBA) and Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP). He travels extensively and has taught in Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture and NED University.
and attended St. Patrick's primary school there, before in 1952 becoming a boarder at Aitchison College
, Lahore
, to take his O and A levels. He then became the first Pakistani student to be admitted to the Architectural Association School of Architecture
in London
, from where he graduated in 1962. He returned to Pakistan in 1963 to join William Perry's architectural practice in Karachi, and established his own practice in 1965.
Royal Institute of British Architects
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(ARIBA) and Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP). He travels extensively and has taught in Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture and NED University.
Early life
Fida Ali was born in KarachiKarachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
and attended St. Patrick's primary school there, before in 1952 becoming a boarder at Aitchison College
Aitchison College
Aitchison College, Lahore, is one of the most prestigious educational institutions of its kind in South Asia. Established in 1886, it has retained its character over the years, maintaining the public school tradition of providing an education that uses academics, sports and co-curricular activities...
, Lahore
Lahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
, to take his O and A levels. He then became the first Pakistani student to be admitted to the Architectural Association School of Architecture
Architectural Association School of Architecture
The Architectural Association School of Architecture, more usually known as the AA, is an architectural school in London, United Kingdom...
in London
London
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, from where he graduated in 1962. He returned to Pakistan in 1963 to join William Perry's architectural practice in Karachi, and established his own practice in 1965.
Corporate Projects
- Shell House (Completed in 1976 First Prize in Limited Competition)
- Islamic Chamber (Completed in 1991)
- Commercial Union (Completed in 1992)
- SUI Southern Gas Company (Completed in 2000)
- SUI Northern Gas Pipe Company (Completed in 1989)
- Siemens Head Office Karachi (Completed in 1998)
- Cavish Court (Completed in 1987)
- BDHC Visa Office (Completed in 1999)
- Jumeirah Beach Residence (Under Construction)
- Ibrahim Agencies (Completed 2008)
- Faysal Bank Head Office (Completed 2005)
- National Bank Head Office (Renovation)
Retail & Entertainment Projects
- THE FORUM (Completed in 2000)
- MOOSA JEES (Completed in 2001)
- KARACHI CLUB ANNEXE (Completed in 2007)
- PAKISTAN MALL (Design Development Stage)
Honors and Distinctions
- Honorary Architect, Darul Falah Welfare Home Project, Karachi
- One of 10 selected Architects, chosen from all over the world to be invited by the US Government on a tour of sites of Architectural interest in USA
- Elected to the Council of the International Union of Architects (U.I.A.)
- Nominator for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 1986
- Speaker at the forum 2001 at Sri Lankan Institute of Architects, Colombo Sri Lanka to speak on his Fair Face Concrete Buildings.
- Karachi conformance of Building & Material Exhibition My Architects – Our Architecture IAPEX 2004
Professional Affiliations
- National Vice President of the Institute of Architects, Pakistan (IAP)
- Chairman IAP, Institute of Architects, Pakistan Karachi Chapter
- Nominated on the Pakistan Council of Architects & Town Planners (PCATP) on its inception
- Member of Syndicate of the NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi
- Member, Master Jury, Aga Khan Award for Architecture, 1983
- Member, Associate Royal Institute of British Architects ARIBA
- Founding Member of Institute of Interior Design