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Al Hijr or Madain Saleh, an ancient pre-Islamic archeological site in Saudi Arabia 09 Makli Necropolis 12

DLR Group's T3 (Timber, Transit, Technology) 13 Dubai 3D World 15 20 The Definitive Works of 2019 Pritzker Prize Winner Arata Isozaki Arata Isozaki with Jahangir Khan Sherpao 21 the President of ARCASIA

2008-2014 Shanghai Symphony Hall, Shanghai, China 22

1991-94 Nagi Museum of Contemporary Art, Okayama, Japan 26 Most beautiful fortified 29 cities in Europe 39 16

1971-74 The Museum of Modern Art, Gunma, Japan

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The Energy crisis of the developing world Best Designed Buildings is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century: Ashar Aziz, CEO SkyElectric 15

Dubai 3D buildings

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Team-Disney-Building-Arata Isozaki

31 Rothenburg, Germany Home Design Trends for 2019 Architectural Times Dubai's Super tall “Burj Jumeira”

ubai Holding has released details of the latest skyscraper Dplanned for the UAE metropolis. The Burj Jumeira will soar 550 meters in the air, “inspired by the harmonious ripples of the UAE’s desert sand dunes and its flowing oases.” Inaugurated by the UAE's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on January 31st, 2019, the new tower will be built as part of a vast development known as Downtown Jumeira, “a city of the future distinguished by its intelligent design and cohesive infrastructure and network.”

The tower's façade is to be covered in digital displays that can be utilized for various occasions and celebrations, with a 450-meter-high sky lounge and sky restaurant complete with interactive surfaces. The tower will also contain multiple observation decks giving visitors 360-degree panoramic views of Dubai, rising from a base designed in the outline of the Sheikh's fingerprint. Similar to the828-meter-tall Burj Khalifa, the scheme's façade will contain a digital display capable of lighting up the tower. This interactive ethos will continue inside, with digital displays on the tower's observation decks.

The platforms themselves are accessed via lifts with digital screens to carry visitors through a distinctive experience until they reach the desired platform. The entire program will sit on a base designed in the outline of the Dubai ruler's thumbprint, which is set to contain a terraced outdoor amphitheater for cultural events and a water fountain. When the scheme breaks ground, it will be one of 14 supertall structures under construction in Dubai (300 meters plus) according to the CTBUH. Last year, the city announced that its first Skyscraper is to be preserved in a new modern Heritage innovation.

Construction of the scheme will be carried out as Dubai hosts World Expo 2020, with completion expected in 2023.

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First look at Burj Jumeira

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Al Hijr or Madain Saleh an ancient pre-Islamic archeological site in Saudi Arabia

Khurram Khiraam

Al Hijr or Madain Saleh is an ancient pre- the political capital of Nabataea, while Saleh site to join the World Heritage List. Islamic archeological site in Saudi the second branch heads towards Thus, the site has become the first Arabia. It was the land of Thamud in the Mesopotamia through Tayma in the north archeological site in Saudi Arabia to be Wadi Al Qura, "Valley of Villages", lying of Arabia. This important strategic enlisted by the WHC of the UNESCO. between Madina and Tabuk. Al Hijr is location has made Madain Saleh an also known as Madain Saleh, the Saleh's important trading city of Nabataea and a village. The site was mentioned in the significant economic destination for the R e s e a r c h e r s b e l i e v e t h a t t h e Torah (the old statement) of the Holy trade caravans. Nabataeans were the first inhabitants Bible, and the Holy Quran with reference who settled in Al Hijr, "Madain Saleh," to Prophet Saleh (PBUH). The Holy According to archeologists, Al Hijr was and hence were the original builders of it. Quran stated that the people of Thamud inhabited by Maeneans and Thamudians Researchers also believe that the had met their doom because they in the third millennium BC. Prior to them, Nabataeans had originated from the refused the call of Prophet Saleh to obey the place was occupied by the Lihyanite Arabian Peninsula. Historian Dedor Al God's Will after they slaughtered the she- in the 9th century BC. Nabataeans Saqali states that the Nabataeans were a camel that was sent to them as a divine invaded the state and subdued the nomadic shepherd tribe, who did not sign from God. Lihyanite, and used the stone structure know the art of Agriculture. The people as their houses, temples, and tombs. had no sedentary life nor did they drink Al Hijr or Madain Saleh is located 22 According to the found inscriptions, alcohol and that their land was mostly kilometers to the north-east of Al Ula Nabataeans were the real builders of Al rocky and rugged, unfit for a sedentary municipality of Al Madina Al Munawarrah Hijr. Al Hijr contains plenty of Maeneans life. province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Lihyanites inscriptions that refer to Al at latitude 4726 north and longitude 5337 Ula, Khoraiba and Hiania, as the oldest It is known that the Nabataeans had east, and it was called Al Hijr since the towns, dating back to around 1700 BC. founded a large kingdom extending from ancient times. It occupies a strategic Some of these places were destroyed by their capital Petra (Sila) in the north to position on the ancient trade route that earthquakes according to the Madain Saleh in the south. The oldest links southern Arabia, Mesopotamia, established literature. As for Al Hijr city's evidence of the existence of Nabataeans Levant, and Egypt. antiquities, they belong to Maecenas and dates back to the ninth century BC. the early Thamud traders, who had When they decided to take control of the The ancient trade route in Al Hijr that moved into it from the south of Arabian ancient trade route, they founded their emanates in the south of Arabian Peninsula. trading capital "Al Hijr”. Peninsula divides into two branches, one heading to the north passing through In 2008, UNESCO's World Heritage According to Nabataeans inscriptions Tabuk ends in Petra in Jordan, which was Committee (WHC) agreed on Madain found in the Madain Saleh, we can www.architecturaltimes.news March 2019 09 Architectural Times determine the age of the Kingdom. Red Sea. But in 63 AD it was annexed by niches into which the dead bodies were Alluding to the inscriptions Madain Saleh Rome. In 106 AD Emperor Trojan placed. emerged at the beginning of the first transformed it into Roman province with century BC and faded out in the mid- the rest of the Arabian Peninsula. Al Kheremat: second century AD. The success of Nabataeans was due It is the next location with twenty shrines largely to the presence of best architects in good condition. It is one of the best- Nabataeans had faced many economic and engineers of the ancient world with preserved tombs in the Madain Saleh. and political challenges, particularly with them. They were able to overcome the There are many symbols that appear to the Roman Empire. But the major and shortage of water sources in the region be linked to generations of the cultural fateful challenge that was faced by through a network of pits and canals to imagery borrowed from the Egyptians Nabataea state and which has gradually harness and store water, some of which and Ethiopians. Statuettes of winged isolated it and finally led to its downfall are still in use. lions with human heads and forms of and decay was the radical shift that has flowers painted on a bowl used in rituals been made in ancient trading routes The remains of Madain Saleh show the associated with funerals testify to this. Al following the discovery of the seasonal remarkable work of its engineers. More Kheremat houses were built of mud as trade winds in the first century BC, than 131 big tombs were found carved well as they contained water well. according to which neighboring out of huge sandstone mounds, standing countries and owners of commercial singly amidst a world of wavy sands, but Qusr Al Sani: caravans decided to transport their some of these are in a state of Qusr Al Sani formed of its great front and goods through the Red Sea. The-then decomposition. When you arrive at this two shapes comprising five steps and new shift made Al Hijr vulnerable as it archeological city, to the west of the inscriptions on the top of its gate, it is was largely relying on the passage of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between some sort of a tomb however it is not so convoys through its territories and Tabuk and Al Madina, around afternoon, much an exciting place but it forms an imposed transit tax on them for its you will see the scene of the golden hill indication to key elements of Nabataea glorified sustenance. behind it, far away is laid the Harat grave style. Awaired with its volcanic land. It is one of While trading convoys were passing the most stunning scenes in the Arabian Al Kheremat, part of Qusr Al Sani through the ancient city of Al Hijr, vibrant Peninsula. The names engraved on the comprised several holes into which landscape and golden hills on the far-left landmarks belong to the local Bedouins corpses were laid, and sacrifices offered. were representing one of the most tribes. There are twenty graves in good wonderful scenes in the Arabian condition, but in fact, most of the graves Peninsula. Most tourists in the site, go around are in a good situation in Madain Saleh. clockwise, they encounter the first tomb From the available inscriptions, the when entering the site is Al Sane tomb: The site includes inscriptions indicating Nabataeans language resembles the several generations of culture derived late Aramaic, which was greatly Al Sane tomb: from Kush and Egypt ancient influenced by the Arabic language. 700 It represents an introduction to the key civilizations. The inscriptions illustrate years before the birth of Holy Prophet elements of the style of the Nabatean's several shapes including a lion body with Muhammad (Blessings and peace be tombs. It has a great interface, with five wings and human heads in addition to upon him), the Kingdom of Nabataea figures of components, and the shapes that look like roses drawn on a was extending from Damascus to the inscriptions at the top of the door and the bowl perhaps used in funeral

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ceremonies. Al Kheremat also includes a no direct sun rays to fall into them, and buildings contained graves. number of houses built of mud in addition the cool air always fills the space and to Nabatean water well. there is a deep sense of peace and calm Al Qusr Al Fareed: in the tomb which makes it gravely Al Jabal Ithlib: solemn." He said. Climbing on Jabal Al Qusr Al Fareed is one of the most Ithlib allows a stunning view of Madain famed Nabatean tombs in Al Hijr and The Ithlib stands lofty on the north- Saleh. most beautiful. It is featured with a very eastern horizon. It is surrounded by vast large façade facing to the north. It is space. Just as in Petra in Jordan, this Qusr Al Bint (Al Bint Palace): called Al Fareed, because it is standing area has a narrow ally called “Al Seeq”. A alone on an independent mass of rock, large open hall was craved inside the Outside Qusr Al Bint there are painted also because of the difference of its large rock which is called the Divan that is whales in triangular forms, representing façade compared to other tombs in surrounded by two columns and some as tomb's guard. It is a significant Madain Saleh for accuracy sculpture and stone terraces in the internal three walls. example of the influence of Greek art on beauty. Despite this, the overall the Nabataeans. The construction of the sculpture is incomplete. The palace was According to the explorer Charles tomb is halted midway, which helps us to built for someone called Hayan bin Koza. Doughty (1888 AD), there was a identify the techniques of the tomb's threshold in the palace that has fallen construction. The construction starts It is worth mentioning that eating, down with the extension of the ceiling. from the top going to the bottom. Flowers drinking, and sleeping is forbidden in on its entrance and the other ones depict Madain Saleh. The restored Al Hijaz “…also this room is pleasant and cool decorated plates used in religious Railway station building is just 6 because the north-facing façades allow ceremonies, indicating that these kilometers north of the site.

www.architecturaltimes.news March 2019 11 Architectural Times Makli Necropolis

akli Hill is one of the largest necropolises in the world, with Ma diameter of approximately 8 km. It is the burial place of some 125,000 local rulers, Sufi saints and others. Makli is located on the outskirts of Thatta, and was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1981.

There are many legends about the inception of the Makli necropolis, but it is often believed that the cemetery grew around the shrine of a fourteenth- century Sarwa, Muhammad Hussain Abro. According to other sources, however, the credit for establishing Makli as a holy place for worship and burial goes to the immigrant saint, poet and scholar Shaikh Hammad Jamali and the then local ruler, Jam Tamachi. Another legendary person buried at century Sarwa, Muhammad Hussain sandstone and decorated with floral Makli is the saint Pir Murad (1428- Abro. According to other sources, and geometric medallions. Similar to 1488). however, the credit for establishing this is the mausoleum of Isa Khan Makli as a holy place for worship and Hussain II (d. 1651), a two-story stone The tombs and gravestones spread burial goes to the immigrant saint, poet building with majestic cupolas and over the cemetery are material and scholar Shaikh Hammad Jamali balconies. In contrast to the synthetic documents marking the social and and the then local ruler, Jam Tamachi. architecture of these two monuments, political history of Sindh. Many have Another legendary person buried at which integrate Hindu and Islamic been built using local sandstone, others Makli is the saint Pir Murad (1428- motifs, are mausoleums that clearly are plastered brick buildings. The 1488). show the Central Asian roots of the impressive royal mausoleums are Tarkhan and Moghul dynasties. An divided into two major groups, those The tombs and gravestones spread example is a tomb of Jan Beg Tarkhan from the Samma (13521520) and from over the cemetery are material (d. 1600), a typical octagonal brick the Tarkhan (15561592) period. In total documents marking the social and structure whose dome is covered in four historical periods are represented political history of Sindh. Many have blue and turquoise glazed tiles. architecturally, namely the Samma, the been built using local sandstone, others Arghun, the Makli Hill is one of the are plastered brick buildings. The Pavilion or canopy tombs (chattri largest necropolises in the world, with a impressive royal mausoleums are maqbara or umbrella tomb) is another diameter of approximately 8 km. It is divided into two major groups, those typical Indo-Islamic architectural the burial place of some 125,000 local from the Samma (13521520) and from feature, as well as enclosure tombs. the rulers, Sufi saints and others. Makli is the Tarkhan (15561592) period. In total Moghul period is represented by many located on the outskirts of Thatta, and four historical periods are represented tombs on the southern side of the was inscribed on the World Heritage architecturally, namely the Samma, the necropolis, including the mausoleum of List in 1981. Arghun, the Tarkhan and the Mughals Mirza Jani & Mirza Ghazi Baig, that of periods. Nawab Shurfa Khan, the enclosure of There are many legends about the Mirza Baqi Baig Uzbek and of Mirza inception of the Makli necropolis, but it The tomb (or maqbara) of the King Jam Jan Baba as well as the impressive is often believed that the cemetery grew Nizamuddin II (reigned 14611508), is restored tomb of Nawab Isa Khan around the shrine of a fourteenth- an impressive square structure built of Tarkhan the Younger.

12 March 2019 www.architecturaltimes.news Architectural Times DLR Group's T3 (Timber, Transit, Technology)

tructural timber is in the midst of a renaissance; an ironic trend given Sthat timber is arguably the most ancient of building materials. But new innovations in structural timber design have inspired a range of boundary- pushing plans for the age-old material, including everything from bridges to skyscrapers. Even more crucially, these designs are on the path to realization, acceding to building codes that many (mistakenly) view as restrictive to the point of impossibility.

Among the spate of notable new timber structures is DLR Group's T3 (Timber, Transit, Technology) mass-timber structure in Minneapolis, completed in 2016. The project, a wide-windowed structure in the city's downtown, boasts expansive and open floorplates. It shatters the myth that structural timber projects can't produce the open spaces facilitated by steel structures.

At seven-stories and 224,000 square- feet, the commercial development is among the largest structures constructed with prefabricated nail-laminated timber (NLT) panels and glulam structure. Erected in just 9.5 weeks, the project was not only economical but also reduced the building's carbon footprint. T3 is estimated to be 30% lighter than steel and 60% lighter than post-tensioned concrete.

Shortly after the success of the Minneapolis project, DLR broke ground on T3 West Midtown in Atlanta. The project team, in partnership with global

real estate firm Hines, also plans to collaboration areas, a fitness center, continue their collaboration on T3 Goose outdoor spaces on every floor, and a Island in Chicago. rooftop lounge. Named the First Wired Certified Platinum New Development in Also seven stories, T3 West Midtown Atlanta, T3 West Midtown is expected to Atlanta will be a 230,000 square foot, be completed in summer 2019. d o w e l - l a m i n a t e d t i m b e r o ff i c e development within Atlantic Station, a But while both structures boast 24/7 dine-shop-live-work neighborhood. impressive design and sustainability On the exterior, a blackened steel facade credentials, the most impressive is yet to nods to the site's previous life as a steel come. T3 Goose Island, located in mill. Inside, the warmth of late 1800s Chicago, is to be (upon completion) the heavy timber meets modern, class A largest modern mass timber structure in construction and amenities. Tenants will the United States. This timber-structure have access to ground-floor retail, office building will boast, in addition to

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Structural timber is in the midst of a structures is DLR Group's T3 (Timber, glulam structure. Erected in just 9.5 renaissance; an ironic trend given that Transit, Technology) mass-timber weeks, the project was not only timber is arguably the most ancient of structure in Minneapolis, completed in economical but also reduced the building materials. But new innovations 2016. The project, a wide-windowed building's carbon footprint. T3 is in structural timber design have inspired structure in the city's downtown, boasts estimated to be 30% lighter than steel a range of boundary-pushing plans for expansive and open floorplates. It and 60% lighter than post-tensioned the age-old material, including shatters the myth that structural timber concrete. everything from bridges to skyscrapers. projects can't produce the open spaces Even more crucially, these designs are facilitated by steel structures. Shortly after the success of the on the path to realization, acceding to Minneapolis project, DLR broke ground building codes that many (mistakenly) At seven-stories and 224,000 square- on T3 West Midtown in Atlanta. The view as restrictive to the point of feet, the commercial development is project team, in partnership with global impossibility. among the largest structures real estate firm Hines, also plans to constructed with prefabricated nail- continue their collaboration on T3 Among the spate of notable new timber laminated timber (NLT) panels and Goose Island in Chicago.

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Dubai 3D buildings

ast year, we got ourselves all worked up over the designs for the world's first 3D-printed building, planned for Dubai. Designers bragged that the building would only take a few weeks to print and assemble, but we didn't know at the time when- Lor even ifthe building would ever go up. This week, the first fully 3D-printed and completely functional building has not only been built but has celebrated its grand opening, marking an architectural and engineering breakthrough.

www.architecturaltimes.news March 2019 15 Architectural Times The Energy crisis of the developing world was one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century: Ashar Aziz CEO SkyElectric

Interview: Khalid Athar

In the present crisis of energy in the developing world, the harnessing of the solar energy has become urgency. AT has especially included the interview of Mr. Ashar Aziz who has embarked upon the difficult task of harnessing this energy:

AT. Please share with us your journey issues of the developing world are not be a tremendous endeavor to embark from SuN to Teraspring, and from s u ff i c i e n t l y a d d r e s s e d b y t h e upon. So, this is what I am resolved to do. FireEye to SkyElectric. entrepreneurs of Silicon Valley, California, where I have lived for most of AT: You have already established your AA: I have spent the better part of my life my life. My goal was to utilize Silicon credential in ICT Sector, please tell us as an entrepreneur, building products Valley innovation and technology and briefly about your company Sky mostly for developed countries and the IT apply it to some of the most pressing Electric. departments of the Global 2000. My last problems of the developing world. When I company, FireEye, is a global cyber- was pondering over the problem that I AA: I am happy that after a tremendous security company, managing business wanted to address, it became clear that collaboration between technical design globally, but primarily in the US, Europe the energy crisis of the developing world and manufacturing resources in Silicon and developed countries in Asia. was one of the greatest challenges of the Valley, California and a software However, as an entrepreneur who was 21st century. Solving the problem of development team based in Pakistan, born in the developing world, I was chronic lack of power and also in a way over many years, and after numerous motivated to solve problems that are that may be both reliable, affordable and years of development efforts, we have endemic to the developing world. The may use clean sources of energy would now launched the world's most sophisticated and advanced solar and battery energy system in the cities throughout Pakistan.

The company began development activities at the end of 2014 and finally launched the products in early 2017. We launched the company and product at an event in Islamabad in February 2017, and since then we have been very busy in sales, marketing, and product installation activities in cities throughout Pakistan. We now have sold just under a thousand systems in major cities of Pakistan, including Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi and our sales rate is doubling every quarter.

AT: There are many companies which are working in the field of solar energy, what unique and different services are offered by SkyElectric? Ashar Aziz and Syed Iqtidar Zaidi, CEO Moving Minds

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AA: There are a number of key differentiators of our Smart Solar System as compared to commonly available solar systems. The first is the Smart Energy Inverter, which is a unique cloud-programmed inverter that combines the traditional functions of an inverter, namely converting solar DC to AC power, with unique Artificial Intelligence-based energy management that incorporates predictions about solar energy, grid outage schedules, and tariff structures, with the home load prediction. It uses this cloud AI updated knowledge to continuously compute and run optimize power management plan for the home or business.

The second differentiator is Lithium-ion battery technology as compared to traditional gel lead-acid batteries. Lithium battery technology has a much longer life cycle as compared to commonly available battery technology. Gel or any other types of commonly available batteries have a shorter life cycle, Khalid Athar with Ashar Aziz, CEO SkyElectric which means they need frequent costly replacements. Lithium battery technology is slightly more expensive initially as compared to other battery technologies, but their much longer life, typically more than ten years, more than offsets the initial expense. Lithium batteries have many other advantages as well, including a much more compact physical space requirement, and highly efficient storage of energy. In fact, the first two differentiators combine to provide a 3 to 5 times lower overall cost over the first ten years in comparison with commonly available solar systems that lack energy intelligence and use commonly available gel or dry batteries.

Moreover, the system gives complete visibility and control over all the energy sources of buildings, including the main grid, solar energy, and battery energy using a simple touch screen console and a smartphone app. Using and accessing your energy architecture is now as simple as using an app on your smartphone. Finally, while the system is easy to use and manage, it is still remotely monitored 24x7 over the Internet by a Network Operations Center (NOC) which always has a team of skilled technicians who can not only monitor the health and fault status of the system, but also can take remote corrective action proactively in case of any power related issues or faults. The remote monitoring team can also be reached 24x7 by phone or email or text messaging.

We believe non-stop power is a critical part of a business or residential system owner's life, and that it should come not just with the best and most reliable technology, but also with the best customer service. For this reason, customer service was built into the product itself; via the continuous connection to the cloud for relaying system health and fault status and creating the sub-systems inside the system that allow for complete remote management over the Internet from our Network Operations Center (NOC).

AT: The experts in the field of energy have been underlining the importance of an energy crisis in the near future. How do you plan to meet this

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crisis with your services, especially in terms of integrating solar energy to housing needs?

AA: I believe that energy infrastructure build-up in Pakistan is a long journey, given increasing power demands and population size as a whole. So, from a national perspective, Pakistan needs to commission as many different energy projects as possible. My own preference, of course, is for a clean energy infrastructure, but in order to achieve economic prosperity much greater availability of energy is required, and the country needs to ensure that all economical energy projects are encouraged and also to ensure that the private sector is actively engaged in helping sort out the energy crisis. I also believe that distributed rooftop solar coupled with intelligent energy storage and 24x7 remote internet monitoring is the right long-term architecture to solve system anywhere in the world. So, our There are a couple of the most important the energy problem in developing main focus for the future is to increase factors that architects must bear in mind countries. This is with all due respect to our market presence, primarily by while designing the building: the roof the people building large coal power embarking on an education and space and building orientation. Care plants. The reason is that central power awareness campaign using all media should be taken that no structures on/near the roof throw shade on the panels and rooftops should have a south facing orientation allowing for maximum solar production. In addition to ensuring the building is solar energy ready, energy efficiency should also be factored in. Energy efficiency includes thermal energy efficiency of the home, so it is not only easier to maintain the internal temperature, but also there should be a consideration to use the most energy efficient loads, such as energy efficient air-conditioners, lighting, heaters etc.

International areas of building innovation should also be studied, such as California's Net Zero Energy law, which requires all new buildings to have an annualized zero energy draw from the grid, by combining rooftop solar, in house batteries, and energy efficiency.

AT: Many think that the use of solar energy is quite expensive? What is generation will always have to deal with a channels available. Once people learn loss-prone, theft-prone, and unreliable more about solar and battery technology, grid Transmission and Distribution (T&D) a n d e s p e c i a l l y i t s a d v a n c e d infrastructure. In developing countries, manifestation in the SkyElectric Smart the losses on the grid T&D can easily Solar System, they become enthusiastic reach 30 percent, which is a very high adopters and evangelists of the system price to pay for T&D. AT: Do we need some innovation in While we will continue to innovate on our our buildings to utilize solar energy? unique energy and battery management technology, the system is already more AA: There are different aspects of advanced than any solar and battery integrating solar energy into buildings.

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AA: A distributed rooftop-based solar system can bypass the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) grid and has zero percent losses and no distribution bottlenecks. And of course, it is easier to a d d e n e r g y i n t e l l i g e n c e a n d management at the scale of buildings as opposed to, at the scale of the entire country-sized grid. And with the kind of solar and battery technology we have pioneered, the per unit electricity cost is far cheaper and more reliable than any coal-based electricity production. This removes the last barriers for clean solar energy adoption, namely an affordable levelized cost of electricity.

In fact, our larger systems are more economical on a per-unit basis than the main grid itself. And all of our systems are cheaper than generators or commonly available solar systems on per unit basis. This takes into account the cost of the entire system, including solar panels, solar energy in the country. The introduction of laws and inverters, and battery packs. These regulations and their review such as systems pay for themselves over a AT: How do you see the efforts at the California Net Zero energy for all new period of 3-5 years and are far more level of government to promote solar buildings, be they residential or economical and easier to manage as e n e r g y ? W h a t m e a s u r e s o r commercial, should also be high on the compared to diesel generators or even suggestions will you present in this energy agenda of the Government. regard?

UP systems. So, the perception that solar is a more expensive solution is a dated perception, since modern Solar systems such as SkyElectric systems provide better economics than the main grid

AT: How would you compare Pakistan with other countries in terms of harnessing solar energy? AT: Since the government has AA: Pakistan is a country with an AA: Though the government has removed the cost to your customs abundance of solar energy, having the introduced the net metering facility to duty recently, are you going to pass potential to generate nearly many sell excess solar energy back to the on some of it to the customers? hundreds of GW of electricity through grid, both for residential and business solar installations. However, at the owners, the process is cumbersome AA: There were no customs duties in the moment we are doing very little to and lengthy. There are many past as well on solar inverters, batteries, harness this energy with only 400 MW bottlenecks causing the delay in and panels so the Government needs to being utilized. We need to set national acquiring the smart meter and the further clarify what other benefits have targets for both distributed and license. However, the regulatory been added. Our costs don't factor in any centralized solar energy generation, give authorities are and should continue to custom duties at the present, so all tax incentives and facilitate both utilities keep working on making improvements possible savings are already being and end users to promote the growth of in the processes to make it easier and passed on to our customers. hence incentivize solar energy.

www.architecturaltimes.news March 2019 19 Architectural Times Arata Isozaki, winner of 2019 Pritzker Prize

apanese architect and theorist Arata Isozaki was announced the winner of this year’s Pritzker JPrize, the most highly regarded award in the world of architecture. Since the 60’s, Isozaki has been showing outstanding innovative ideas in his works, influencing eastern professionals with the forward-thinking approach that takes its roots from Japan. The 87-year-old architect boasts multiple built projects of different scales all over the world - from Tokyo and Shanghai, to Barcelona and Qatar. Let’s take a look at the immense list of Arata Isozaki’s projects and recreate the architects' professional development path since his very first works. 2014-2017 Bass Museum expansion, Florida, USA 2011-2017 Hunan Provincial Museum, Changsha, China 2011-2013 LUCERNE FESTIVAL ARK NOVA (collaborated with Anish Kapoor) Miyagi(2013,2014), Fukushima(2015), Tokyo(2017), Japan 2009-2015 Harbin Concert Hall, Harbin, China

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Arata Isozaki with Jahangir Khan Sherpao the president of ARCASIA a few months ago in Zheng Zhou China at the Urbanism Conference

20 March 2019 www.architecturaltimes.news Architectural Times Definitive works of Arata Isozaki

1986-87 Clubhouse, Musashi-kyuryo Country Club, Saitama, Japan 1985-88 Narimasu Church, Tokyo, Japan 1985-86 Kitakyushu City Museum of Art, Annex, Fukuoka, Japan 1985 Hara Museum of Contemporary Art, Café and Terrace, Tokyo, Japan 1985 Nishi Toyama Tower Garden – Tokyo Globe-za Plaza,Tokyo, Japan 1985 “I” House Ōita, Japan 1984-87 Ochanomizu Square Building – Casals Hall, Tokyo, Japan 1984-87 Toga-mura Japan Performing Arts Center, Library and Studio, Toyama, Japan 1984-85 Iwata High School, Gymnasium and Dormitory, Ōita, Japan Architectural Times

2008-2014 Shanghai Symphony Hall, Shanghai, China

2007-2011 New Library Maranello, Maranello, Italy

2006-2009 Xixi Wetland Museum, Hangzhou, China 2004-2005 Hotel Puerta America, Madrid, Spain 2006-2008 Hara Museum ARC extension (Kankaian), Gunma 2005-2010 Obscured Horizon, California, USA 2004 University of Central Asia, Master Plan, Naryn Campus, Kyrgyz (2016), Khorog Campus,Tajikistan (2018), Tekeli Campus, Kazakhstan (under construction)

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1999-2002 La Caixa Forum, Entrance Court, Barcelona, Spain

1998-2008 Shenzhen Cultural Center, Shenzhen, China 1998-2005 Kitagata Town Community Center, Gifu, Japan 1997-2003 Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media, Yamaguchi, Japan 1997-2002 Tokyo Geriatric Complex, Tokyo, Japan

2003-2014 Allianz Tower, Milan, Italy

003-2008 Central Academy of Fine Arts, Museum of Contemporary Art, Beijing, 2China 2003-2008 Shanghai Mandarin Palace, Shanghai, China 2004-2009 Qingdao Guiyuan Garden, Qingdao, China 2004-2010 Megaron Concert Hall, Thessaloniki, Greece 2003-2009 China International Practical Exhibition of Architecture – Conference Center, Nanjing, China 2002-2006 Torino 2006 Winter Olympic Games Ice Hockey Stadium, Torino, Italy 2002 Inscribed Monument to Shinichiro Nakamura, Nagano 2001-2005 Isozaki Atea-Urbitarite Project, Bilbao, Spain 2001-2004 Qatar Education City Master Plan, Doha, Qatar

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1996-97 Art Plaza renovation (former Ōita Prefectural Library), Ōita, Japan

1996-2002 Ceramic Park MINO, Gifu, Japan 1995-99 Gunma Astronomical Observatory, Gunma, Japan 1995-98 Akiyoshidai International Arts Village, Yamaguchi, Japan 1995-98 Center for Advanced Science & Technology, Second Construction Period, Hyogo, Japan 1995-97 Yamanaka, Fukuoka, Japan 1994-99 Ohio Center of Science & Industry, Ohio, USA

1994-97 Museum of Modern Art, LA; Contemporary Art Wing, Gunma, Japan

1993-98 Granship-Shizuoka Convention & Arts Center, Shizuoka, Japan 1993-97 Shizuoka Performing Arts Center, Shizuoka, Japan 1993-96 Okayama West Police Station, Okayama, Japan

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1993-95 Domus: La Casa del Hombre, La Coruña, Spain

1993-94 Luigi Nono’s Tomb, Venice, Italy 1993-2000 Bass Museum expansion, Florida, USA 1993 Inscribed Monument to Michizo Tachihara, Nagano, Japan 1992-98 Daimler Benz AG, Project Potsdamer Platz Block C2+C3, Berlin, Germany

1992-98 Nara Centennial Hall, Nara, Japan

1992-94 Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice, Ishikawa, Japan 1992 Meiteisen Temporary Tea Pavillion, Shizuoka, Japan 1991-95 B-con Plaza-International Convention Hall, Ōita, Japan 1991-95 Kyoto Concert Hall, Kyoto, Japan

Grand and Unique Houses in Pakistan

There are numerous grand and unique houses in Pakistan. AT invites the owners of those houses to send the high resolution pictures of their homes with brief description. AT shall incorporate that content in its upcoming edition and acknowledge.

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1991-94 Nagi Museum of Contemporary Art, Okayama, Japan

1991-92 Guggenheim Museum SoHo, New York, USA 1990-94 Manggha Center of Japanese Art and Technology, Kraków, Poland 1990-93 Harima Science Park, Urban Design Planning, Center for Advanced Science & Technology, Hyogo, Japan 1990-92 Uji-An Tea Ceremony House, Tokyo, Japan 1989-91 Tateyama Museum of Toyama and Youboh-kan Hall, Toyama, Japan 1989-90 JR Kyushu Yufuin Railway Station, Ōita, Japan 1988-91 Marutan Building, Kanagawa, Japan 1988-90 Hara Museum ARC, Café and Terrace, Gunma, Japan 1988-90 International Friendship Pavilion, EXPO ’90 International Garden and Greenery Exposition, Osaka, Japan 1988-90 Acqua Hall, EXPO ’90 International Garden and Greenery Exposition Osaka, Japan 1988-89 Tokyo Christian College, Chapel, Chiba, Japan 1987-96 Pabellón Polideportivo, Palafolls, Spain 1987-90 Team Disney building, Florida, USA 1987-90 Kitakyushu International Conference Center, Fukuoka, Japan 1987-89 Bond University – Library, Administration Building, Faculty of Humanities Building, Queensland, Australia 1987-89 Clubhouse, Lake Sagami Country Club, Yamanashi, Japan 1987-88 G Gallery, London, England 1987-88 Hara Museum ARC, Gunma, Japan 1986-93 Tokyo University of Art and Design, Tokyo, Japan 1986-92 The Brooklyn Museum Expansion, Brooklyn, New York, USA in partnership with James Stewart Polshek

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1983-86 Yokoo Studio, Tokyo, Japan 1983-90 Barcelona 1992 1983-85 Shinoyama Studio, Tokyo, Japan Olympic Games Main Sports Hall – 1983-85 Palladium Club, New York, USA 1983-84 Glass Art Akasaka, Tokyo, Palau D’Esports Sant Jordi, Japan Barcelona, Spain 1982-86 Housing Block 4, House 2, IBA, Berlin, Germany 1982-84 Okanoyama Graphic Art Museum, Hyogo, Japan 1982-83 Nakagami House, Fukui, Japan 1982 Togamura Amphitheater, Toyama, Japan 1982 Hauserman Showroom, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, USA

1973-74 Kitakyushu Central Library, Fukuoka, Japan Save this picture!

1972-74 The Kitakyushu City Museum of Art, Fukuoka, Japan

1972-73 Fukuoka City Bank, Saga Branch, Saga, Japan

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1981-86 The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles California, USA

1981-86 Björnson Studio and House, California, USA 1981-82 House with Three Walls, California, USA 1980-82 Toga Sanbo Theater, Toyama, Japan 1980-81 Etoh Clinic, Oita, Japan 1979-83 Tsukuba Center Building, Ibaraki 1979-80 Irahara House, Fukuoka, Japan 1978-83 Fukuoka City Bank, Head Office Expansion, Fukuoka, Japan 1978-80 Gymnasium and Dining Hall of Nippon Electric Glass Company, Shiga, Japan 1978-79 Hakubi Kyoto Kimono School, Tokyo, Japan 1977-79 Aoki House, Tokyo, Japan 1977-79 Oita Audio-Visual Center, Oita, Japan 1977-78 Karashima House, Oita, Japan 1977-78 Sueoka Clinic, Oita, Japan Send Articles for AT 1976-78 Kamioka Town Hall, Gifu, Japan The field of architecture is growing and 1976-77 Hayashi House, Fukuoka, Japan there are many competent professionals 1976-77 Kaijima House, Tokyo, Japan emerging in this field. AT invites the talented 1976-77 Otomo Sorin's Tomb, Oita, Japan young architects to send their articles 1975-77 West Japan General Exhibition Center, Fukuoka, Japan related to different aspects of architecture for publication in AT. 1974-75 Shuko-sha Building, Fukuoka, Japan 1974-75 Karuizawa ASKA Lodge Project, Nagano, Japan Please send your Content and Photos to: [email protected] 1973-75 Yano House, Kanagawa, Japan Tel: (92 51) - 2874225 - 2279830 1973-74 Clubhouse, Fujimi Country Club, Oita, Japan

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1971-74 The Museum of Modern Art, Gunma, Japan

1971 Gunma-no-mori Park, Gunma, Japan 1971 Fukuoka City Bank, Nagasumi Branch, Fukuoka, Japan 1971 Fukuoka City Bank, Ropponmatsu Branch, Fukuoka, Japan 1970-72 Ōita Medical Hall, Annex, Ōita, Japan 1970-71 Fukuoka City Bank, Tokyo Branch, Façade and Interior Design, Tokyo, Japan 1968-71 Fukuoka City Bank, Head Office, Fukuoka, Japan 1967-69 Fukuoka City Bank, Daimyo Branch, Fukuoka, Japan 1966-70 EXPO ’70 Osaka, Festival Plaza, Osaka, Japan 1966-67 Kuju Mountains Cenotaph for a Poet, Ōita, Japan 1966-67 Fukuoka City Bank, Ōita Branch, Ōita, Japan 1965 Urban Planning, Kenzo Tange Team, Skopje, Yugoslavia 1964 Nakayama House, Ōita, Japan 1963-64 Iwata Girls’ High School, Ōita, Japan 1962-66 Ōita Prefectural Library, Ōita, Japan 1959-60 Ōita Medical Hall, Ōita, Japan

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Team-Disney-Building Arata Isozaki

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Home Design Trends for 2019 Richer-Color- Palettes

ose gold, subway tiles, and exposed lighting were some of the top home decor trends of 2018. With a new year comes new decorating patterns, stylish, timeless pieces to fresh takes on old styles. 2019 is going to have some fantastic home design Rtrends.

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Natural Elements

tepping away from the tech-obsessed decor we saw and granite. These elements will help bring an organic and dominate the 2018 design trends, 2019 move towards serene ambiance to any space while reflecting the world Sfresh, natural materials such as stone, copper, concrete, around your home.

Velvet Furnishings

elieve it or not, velvet was seen as old fashion and Bstuffy, now viewed as a luxurious yet funky. This multi- dimensional fabric has already started gaining a lot of attention, leading many designers to believe velvet decor will be one of 2019's most sought-after trends.

32 March 2019 www.architecturaltimes.news Architectural Times Black & White Decor

truly timeless design trend, black and white Afurnishings will want to be on your list of trends to incorporate into your home's decor this 2019. The visual contrast of black and white will provide a sense of balance and boldness to your home's space.

Millennial Pink

massive hit in 2018, this trendy hue is getting a lot of attention. AWe've already seen this pink shade make its way into home decor and fashion, but for 2019 get prepared to incorporate this hue in new creative and unique ways, as an easy way to update any space.

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Tonal Reds

he past few years we have seen designers and Thomeowners gravitate towards cooler colors such as blues and greens, so we are excited that warmer tones are going to be in for the new year. Tonal reds are a great way to add complimenting contrast while providing the warmth that makes your home more inviting.

Geometric Patterns

imilar to floral patterns and brass decor, incorporating geometric patterns is no new trend. SYet for the new year geometric patterns are expected to become a dramatic presence. Colors will be bolder with oversized patterns. This is a trend that will help make a bold statement in any room. A chic and easy way to incorporate this pattern into your home decor is adding geometric throws.

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Best Designed Buildings

HARPA Concert Hall and Conference Center Burj Khalifa

ven before its official opening, this gemlike venue breathed new life into the Icelandic capital's once-sleepy harbor, captivating Elocals and luring visitors with its kaleidoscopic façade of multicolor glass. The crystalline shell, conceived by artist Olafur Eliasson, wonderfully complements the structure's aggregate of jagged, geometric volumes. At night, exterior LED strips to activate, transforming the waterfront landmark into a shimmering beacon of beauty

Burj Khalifa

ising a dizzying 2,717 feet above the desert, this spectacular supertower reigns as the tallest structure in the world. Its 162 Rfloors contain offices, residences, restaurants, an Armani hotel, and an observation deck, 124 stories up. The strength of its design stems not only from its awe-inspiring verticality but also from its sleek silhouette. Wrapped in a glass curtain wall with steel mullions that catch the Arabian sun, the building tapers gradually from its Y-shaped base, with setbacks culminating in a 700-foot spire.

Florida Polytechnic University

hat should have been a glamorous and career-capping commission for the 63-year-old Spanish architect, the new transit hub at the rebuilt World Trade Center, has instead been plagued by extensive delays and massive budget overruns. In the end, it will likely take roughly twice as long to Wbuild and cost twice as much ($4 billion versus $2 billion) as originally planned.

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Taj Mahal, India

h e Ta j M a h a l i n A g r a w a s b u i l t b y E m p e r o r S h a h J a h a n a s a m e m o r i a l f o r h i s s e c o n d w i f e , M u m t a z M a h a l , w h o d i e d g i v i n g b i r t h t o t h e i r 1 4 t h c h i l d i n T1 6 3 1 .

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Potala Palace, Tibet

erched high above the holy city of Lhasa is the former seat of Pthe Tibetan government and the winter residence of the Dalai Lama. More notable now for its imposing presence than its residents, this huge construction is 13 stories high, contains thousands of rooms, and is styled like a traditional Buddhist gompa (temple), if significantly more elaborate. More than 7,000 workers were said to have been involved in its construction during the 7th century AD.Potala Palace is now a state museum of China, and has been given a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

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Things Happy People Do by Umber Zaidi

They respond to their pessimistic predictions and harsh They set aside time to examine what they're doing well, criticisms with a more productive inner dialogue. They stay and they humbly acknowledge areas that need motivated to do their best by talking to themselves like a improvement. They hold themselves accountable for trusted friend or a helpful coach. mistakes and they constantly strive to grow better. Mentally strong people choose to use their time and They pay close attention to the ways their emotions could energy carefully. They devote their efforts to the things that influence their judgment, and they carefully balance their matter most so they can accomplish their goals. emotions with logic so they can make the best possible Whether they're exercising when they feel tired, or they're decisions. delivering a speech when they feel terrified, they use their They focus on living according to their values and doing pain to become better. their best, despite their circumstances. At the end of the Mentally strong people establish clear personal and day they don’t ask themselves “did I beat everyone else? professional goals that give them meaning and purpose. Instead they ask “am I true to my values?” They forgo immediate gratification by keeping their long- Mentally strong people acknowledge that they already term goals in mind, and they view obstacles as challenges, have everything they need. They recognize their good rather than roadblocks to their success. fortune and express gratitude for all things big and small.

38 March 2019 www.architecturaltimes.news Architectural Times Most beautiful fortified cities in Europe

ou are passionate about history and you want to discover Europe's history and its ever-evolving geographical territories, beautiful destinations in Europe and cities with a rich we realize that many cities have tried to protect themselves for Yhistorical past? Discover our selection of the best years. Welcome to one of the most beautiful fortified cities in fortified cities in Europe. All these cities are surrounded by Europe.. impassable ramparts against invaders. Looking back in

Granada - Spain

f you come to Granada, visit the Alhambra, one of the most Alhambra is a fortified city that will be one of the last Muslim important monuments of Islamic architecture in Europe. bastions in Spain. This medieval city was given to the Christian IFacing Algeria and Morocco, Spain experienced a strong king of Spain in 1492 without violence or fighting by Muhammad Muslim presence from the 7th to the 15th century. The XII.

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ocated on the Romantic Road of Rothenburg - Germany Germany, Rothenburgob der LTauberis a splendid Bavarian city and one of the few cities in Europe with ramparts dating back to the fifteenth century. Architectural Times Assisi - Italy

ituated in Umbria, Assisi is Saint Francis of Assisi's birthplace who was probably the most famous saint of the Catholic SChurch. He always walked in the company of small animals. St. Francis of Assisi is the holy protector of animals.

www.architecturaltimes.news March 2019 41 Architectural Times Carcassone - France

arcassone is certainly the most famous medieval city in France. Its double 3 km long rampart and its 52 towers are the symbols of this city classified as a World Heritage of CUNESCO.

42 March 2019 www.architecturaltimes.news Architectural Times Dubrovnik - Croatia

ubrovnik is certainly the most famous city in Croatia. It had to face an earthquake in 1667. It is now a nearly intact medieval Dcity with magnificent buildings, fortresses, churches in the "renaissance" and "baroque" style.

www.architecturaltimes.news March 2019 43 Architectural Times Avila - Spain

astille& Leon is made for lovers of fortified towns. Avila is a quite city near the beautiful walled city of Segovia. This beautiful city of Spain is surrounded by an intact medieval wall. Go up the Douro and get to Porto Portugal. Avila is an ancient fortified Ccity. Parts of its ramparts can still be seen.

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Saint-Malo-France

aint-Malo is one of the most beautiful fortified towns in Brittany. Its name was changed after the French Revolution. The city was called “Port Malo" excluding any Catholic reference. It Sre-conquered the name 'Saint Malo” again later.

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