Nayyar Ali Dada
Encyclopedia
Nayyar Ali Dada (born November 11, 1943 in Delhi
, India
) is an architect
, who is renowned in Pakistan
.
in the 1950s, where he, in 1957, enrolled into Punjab University
. Two years later, he entered Pakistan's National College of Arts
, where he graduated in 1964 and stayed as a lecturer. The institution named Dada a Fellow of the College
in 1976.
in Pakistan. He later designed the adjacent Al-Hamra Open Air Theatre, for which he received a Building of the Decade award in 1989.
and conservation in Pakistan. To date, he is also the only Pakistani architect to receive the Aga Khan Award for Architecture
, which he received in 1998 for Al-Hamra Arts Complex.
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
) is an architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
, who is renowned in Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
.
Early life and Education
Born Nayyar Ali Zaidi, he was given his commonly recognized last name by a teacher for his painting and drawing skills. His family were originally Indian Muslims, but migrated from Delhi to LahoreLahore
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...
in the 1950s, where he, in 1957, enrolled into Punjab University
University of the Punjab
University of the Punjab , colloquially known as Punjab University, is located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The University of the Punjab is the oldest and biggest University of Pakistan. The University of the Punjab was formally established with the convening of the first meeting of its...
. Two years later, he entered Pakistan's National College of Arts
National College of Arts
The National College of Arts Lahore, usually referred to by its acronym NCA, is a famous old college in Lahore, Pakistan.Like all old institutions, the National College of Arts, has a historical tradition. Much of its present tone was set long ago when it was known as the Mayo School of Arts...
, where he graduated in 1964 and stayed as a lecturer. The institution named Dada a Fellow of the College
Fellow
A fellow in the broadest sense is someone who is an equal or a comrade. The term fellow is also used to describe a person, particularly by those in the upper social classes. It is most often used in an academic context: a fellow is often part of an elite group of learned people who are awarded...
in 1976.
Career
In the early 1970s, Dada entered the professional world, setting up a small practice in Lahore. He became well-known in Pakistan after designing the Al-Hamra Arts Complex in Lahore, an example of modern architectureModern architecture
Modern architecture is generally characterized by simplification of form and creation of ornament from the structure and theme of the building. It is a term applied to an overarching movement, with its exact definition and scope varying widely...
in Pakistan. He later designed the adjacent Al-Hamra Open Air Theatre, for which he received a Building of the Decade award in 1989.
Awards
In 1992, Dada received the President's Pride of Performance award for his services to architectureArchitecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
and conservation in Pakistan. To date, he is also the only Pakistani architect to receive the Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Aga Khan Award for Architecture
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture is an architectural prize established by Aga Khan IV in 1977. It aims to identify and reward architectural concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of Islamic societies in the fields of contemporary design, social housing, community...
, which he received in 1998 for Al-Hamra Arts Complex.
Works
Buildings associated with Dada include:- Al-Hamra Arts Complex (Lahore)
- Al-Hamra Open Air Theatre (Lahore)
- Serena HotelSerena Hotel-Overview:The Serena Hotels Group is one of 96 companies that makes up the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development , the for-profit arm of the Aga Khan Development Network . The Group trades under the name Tourism Promotion Services . The company is listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange , where it...
(Islamabad) - Saudi-Pak TowerSaudi-Pak TowerThe Saudi-Pak Tower is an office building in the Blue Area section of Islamabad, Pakistan.The high-rise tower comprises 19 floors where more than a dozen multinational companies are operating, including European Companies, American TV channels and multinationals from Chinese and Middle Eastern...
(Islamabad) - Punjab House (Islamabad)
- F9/Fatima Jinnah Park (Islamabad)
- Expo Centre (Lahore)
- Bagh-e-JinnahBagh-e-JinnahBagh-e-Jinnah is a historical park in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Lawrence Gardens. Today, the large green space contains a botanical garden, a mosque, and Jinnah library situated in a Victorian building.There are also entertainment and sports facilities within the...
(restoration) (Lahore) - Quaid-e-Azam Library (restoration) (Lahore)
- Habib Bank Provincial Headquarters (Lahore)
- MCB Bank Provincial Headquarters (Lahore)
- EFU Insurance Building (Lahore)
- Gaddafi StadiumGaddafi StadiumGaddafi Stadium is a cricket ground in Lahore, Pakistan. It was designed by Daghestani-born architect and engineer Nasreddin Murat-Khan who also designed Lahore's Minar-e-Pakistan and constructed by Mian Abdul Khaliq and Company in 1959. Following the ground's renovation for the 1996 Cricket World...
(Lahore) - Shakir Ali Museum (Lahore)
- Emco Industries Complex (Lahore)
- Habib Bank (Quetta)
- Industrial and Agricultural Investment Co-operation Limited(addition/restoration)(Lahore)
- Sheraton Hotel (Lahore)
- Parliament Building (Maldives)
- BCCI Bank (Colombo, Sri Lanka)