IN-PERSON London Heritages. Section A

Abstract

Every culture sustains itself by taking pride in its identity. This statement is true in all cultural manifestations, with art and architecture being at the very forefront. Civilized nations realize the significance of this statement and ensure, through law and policy, to protect and preserve the icons of historical and cultural identity. One such historical icon of cultural identity of Pakistan is University College of Art and Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore. This is one of the highlights among historical architecture in Pakistan, and its image is synonymous with the great architectural reawakening of the Colonial Era. Designed by Bhai Ram Singh and standing tall for over a century, this building has fared comparatively well during its life for serving as a functional building. But even so, without any implementable conservative policies, unlawful interventions have continued to chew away at the very foundations of the historical character of this building.