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Al-Azhar
Garden
Aga Khan Planning and
Building Service, Pakistan
Al-Azhar Gardens is owned by the Pioneer
Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd.
The cooperative society was established
on 25th November
1991
The society works on a voluntary basis
The residents initiated the project on a
self help basis
Introduction
Background
In the spring of 1994, residents got together
Three generations had passed since their
migration; they wanted their community to
have a permanent
space
They also wished to
tackle housing insecurity for
future generations in
the urban sprawl of Karachi
Security concerns and
the degradation of Karachi’s civic amenities since the late 1980s
made the move to a new place essential.
The community cooperative approached
AKPBS,P to plan and
execute their proposition
Problems with Rapid Urbanization
Karachi’s Urban
Explosion
Dearth in resilient,
quality low-income housing
Lack of basic
amenities
Lack of green
spaces
Growing population
Hiking real estate prices and a dearth of land in their original settlements urged them to organise
A common purpose and yearned for a distinct sense of identity
Belief in hard work and honesty and a desire to make a positive change in their living environment
Bound together by a common cultural heritage, religious, and socio-economic base; united in terms of contextual history in Gujrat
Unparalleled example of community cohesiveness in an urban context
Motivation
Technical Backstopping
Design and Structural
Coordination
Monitoring and
Management
AKPBS,P’s Role
Main Entrance at Al-Azhar Gardens
Feb. ’93
Commission
Jun. ‘93 –Aug. ’00
Design
Jan. ‘98 –Apr. ’04
Construction
Apr. ’04
Occupancy
Project Chronology
Oasis in an Urban Desert
.
The design team for Al-Azhar Garden explored features
essential for successful housing design in Karachi’s
urban context
The development reproduces local
features in contrast with the recent
urban morphology of the city;
The design focuses on the
enhancement of the daily life of the
inhabitants
Housing is set around plazas, gardens and
courtyards, linked by ceremonial pathways.
View of the square
Internal view
Total site areas: 127476.5 m
Ground floor areas: 38931.01 m2
Combined floor areas: 164732.8 m2
Project Scope
Low maintenance color crete external finish using marble powder and sand with color pigment
Precast concrete jali screens
Ceramic tiles with floral patterns used in houses of Gujarat
Terrazzo tiles in white/grey cement
Deodar wood frame with solid/semi solid core shutters
Structural skeleton of earthquake resistant reinforced concrete designed by leading engineers of Pakistan
Materials and Technology
Materials and technology
Planning & Design
Collective Consciousness
Designed to accommodate
community’s routines and
activities
Design reflects collective history
Master Plan reflects the
principles and essence of the
resident community
Master Plan for the development of
low income housing for a
cohesive community
Master Plan & Ground Floor
Plan
First – Fourth Floor Plan
Utilities and Amenities
Amenities
Society Management
Team
4 general stores
Health center; school; marriage hall; community
center; generators
Sewerage
City sewerage
Water Supply
2 overhead tanks (90,000 gallons)
4 underground tanks (800,000
gallons)
Tanks are interchangeable (connected by
auto system)
Connectivity
All 8 mohallas have an intercom
system
Fiber optic data cable for internet
also available from central server
Water supply and electricity are managed centrally; anyone who defaults on payment, loses their connection
Cost of land PKR 50 per sft
Total cost of project (excluding land): USD
31,750,825
Savings realized due to interest accrued on
investment of initial payments
Financials
PKR 550-650 per sft.
This includes land costs, and amenities
There was a penalty on defaulters
Cost was waived for those who could not
afford it
During construction
members were paying
up to PKR 3000 pm
Post construction up to 10% of the investment was returned to the residents
Community Involvement
Community members
All legalities strictly followed
Board meetings and site visits held weekly
Strict security
Back up water connections
Building Resilience
Central Promenade & Close up
6 yearsHigh
satisfactionWell
maintained
Leadership change
Improved quality of
life
Long Term Sustainability and Community Satisfaction
Internal courtyards
View from the outside
Thank You