SHAPING FUTURES
BUILDING LEGACIES
Every human being’s worth is in their YOHSIN (thoughtful self-cultivation).
Habib University’s guiding philosophy is encapsulated in the motto “Yohsin”. Yohsin is a verb – it is the action one performs on oneself that produces in one’s person husn, that is, grace; it orients one towards ehsaan, that is, generosity; it makes one ehsan, excellent.
At Habib University, we translate Yohsin as ‘thoughtful self-cultivation’ – and indeed this is the essential quality of both the genuinely educated and of genuine leadership. Yohsin encourages individuals to strive for constant self-cultivation in ve key areas – Beauty, Passion, Respect, Service and Excellence.
“To be an institution of excellence, it takes three important things: world-class faculty, world-class infrastructure, and, of course, exceptional students. To guide our e orts, we have adopted the philosophy of Yohsin.”
– Ra q M. Habib, Chancellor Habib University 4 Front facade of the Habib University campus. Welcome
Habib University – a private, rst-of-its-kind liberal arts and sciences university in Pakistan – is a much needed addition to the higher education landscape in our region. Providing unmatched facilities, internationally quali ed faculty, and a contextualized curriculum, Habib University o ers an undergraduate experience comparable to the best universities of the world.
To take an entire institution from idea to reality is a unique opportunity that requires vision, courage, and innovation on best practices. Habib University has been made possible with the exceptional dedication of the House of Habib, along with a growing number of private philanthropists who have come on board to make high quality, contextually-relevant higher education accessible to Pakistan’s youth.
is viewbook is a commemoration of the support we have received from di erent benefactors. It is a celebration of a campus we take pride in. At the same time, it is an invitation for those corporations and individuals who want to be part of shaping an institution of excellence to step forward, make a commitment and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
5 Habib University: A Space for oughtful Self-Cultivation
In order to provide an e ective learning environment for a 21st century education, the Habib University campus was conceived to actively facilitate teaching and learning activities. roughout the design phase, we sought advice from our institutional partners – Texas A&M University and Carnegie Mellon University – on how best to create physical spaces that cater to the needs of modern pedagogy. Both universities are internationally-renowned institutions of higher education which recently set up new campuses in Qatar. Our technical partners and consultants included Aaron Cohen Associates Limited, Herman Miller, Learning Spaces Collaboratory (LSC) and Research Facilities Design (RFD). ey all have extensive experience in designing environments for learning, research, and holistic student development in leading global universities.
ose collaborations are today visible in the features of our campus. Students, faculty and visitors have noted that Habib University o ers an environment like no other in Pakistan. Scores of students, journalists, policy makers, and scholars have bene tted from public lectures delivered by reputed global thinkers held at marquee spaces of the University. Science students are delighted to nd laboratories equipped with cutting-edge technologies where they can actively learn; and aspiring lmmakers are excited by the rst-of-its-kind, comprehensive lm study studio at a Pakistani university.
With Habib University, Pakistani students and scholars now have access to an educational institution on par with international best practices, especially in terms of resourcefulness – a most visible achievement of all those who have backed the Habib University project.
6 A student browses a book in the Library. “Habib University is a long-term project. We envisage it as having a serious impact not only on the city of Karachi, but Pakistan in general, and eventually the world.”
Ra q M. Habib Chancellor, Habib University
Guiding principles for the campus design: A view of the front entrance. • Aesthetically appealing iconic buildings with modern ambience, diverse colors, forms and design.
• Interactive and connected spaces to facilitate meaningful collaborations between students, faculty, and the outside community.
• Cutting-edge technology to enable active learning and develop diverse skill sets.
• Environmentally-friendly design, materials and techniques for energy saving, eciency and durability.
• Flexible and adaptive in order to accommodate various forms of pedagogy.
• Fully accessible and service-oriented to ensure that people with di erent needs have tools and services to accomplish their tasks.
• Sensitive and open to encourage dialogue in a respectful environment.
Students relaxing near the main entrance. 7 A Learning Village for the 21st Century e Habib University campus was designed to build campus heritage and enhance the lives of the University community as well as the surrounding society. e whole campus sets a new architectural and aesthetic standard for what forms a space for thoughtful self-cultivation should take in a city characterized by sprawling concrete structures and unplanned urbanization. Our planning committee’s thoughtful architectural response to the campus’s surroundings and its concern for the environment while designing the building won Habib University the Excellence in Planning for a New Campus Award in 2010 from the Society of College and University Planning (SCUP) – a US-based community of higher education leaders.
A pergola shades the Central Street from direct sunlight.
8 View of the entrance to Habib University. e banners display the ve values of Yohsin. A view of interconnected spaces surrounding a common courtyard. e architecture of the University connects multiple facilities via easy-to-access pathways. 9 Campus Landmarks
10 A sophomore year student delivers an orientation session for freshers at the Amphitheater. e Central Street as viewed from its far end.
Dr. Mark Weichold, member of Habib University’s Board of Governors, browses books in the Library. A full house at the Habib University Auditorium as the audience listens to a public lecture. 11 Members of civil society, media and academia throng to public events like the one pictured. Renowned international scholar Dr. Vali Nasr addresses an audience of scholars and societal leaders.
discussions on child sexual abuse and nuclear power in Pakistan; and a panel discussion on extremism and its denial by prominent Pakistani journalists, authors Become part of an iconic space for public engagement and debate Auditorium and civil society leaders. is space has been utilized by other organizations as well, such as the Pakistan Business Council, for events attended by leaders of civil e 300-seat auditorium is one of the most-recognized spaces at Habib University society. owing not only to the scope of public events it has hosted, but also because it is frequently featured in the media. In the past, it has served as a platform to bring together intellectuals from around the world and connect them with the Pakistani people. “It’s very exciting to see a new project of this kind done with such thoughtfulness. It is investing in the future of this country, and I’m Dr. Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak – one of the esteemed University Professors at very impressed with the vision and the ambition.” Columbia University and a world-renowned postcolonial theorist – has spoken at the Habib Auditorium to a large audience of scholars from both India and Dr. Vali Nasr Pakistan. Other acclaimed events hosted at this venue include a public lecture by Dean, School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Deborah Fitzgerald – Professor and former Dean at MIT; stimulating panel
12 Habib University’s state-of-the-art Auditorium features cutting-edge sound and visual technologies. 13 Auditorium Covered Area: 5,800 sq.ft. Conrol Room Conrol Backstage
Capacity: Lighting: A/V Design: Audio System: Internet Connectivity: Support Spaces: 307 Seats Eleken Associates Mindstec TOA WiFi Enabled Changing Rooms Control Room Naming Pledge: Seating: Flooring: Visual Aids: Video Conference: Security: Waiting Area Merryfair Carpet (Milliken) Dual Projector Facility Sony Access Control 1,500,000 USD German musician ADA (second from left) performs at an evening concert in the Amphitheater. Performers take the stage during a Dastaan Goi – a storytelling session – held at the Amphitheater.
HelpAmphitheater provide a lively environment for the performing arts
e Amphitheater can easily accommodate 300 people for events like qawwalis, e Habib University Amphitheater provides a podium dedicated to the dramatic story-telling sessions, concerts, classical dance performances, and so on. performing arts and large social events, making it a much-needed addition to the city’s cultural scene. A hallmark of the Habib campus, it is located near the far end As a completely unrestricted area with multiple points of entry, this is one of the of the central street, spanning the lower ground and ground oors. A pleasant open most frequented areas on the Habib campus. It is a favorite spot for students and air space, it is shaded by a pergola to lter in natural light while keeping the glaring faculty to mingle in an informal setting, to show their skills and practice public sun at bay. speaking, as well as for the larger community to enjoy musical and arts events.
14 Amphitheater Covered Area: 4,431 sq.ft.
Capacity: Flooring: Support Spaces: 300-400 CC-Tiles Lockers Seating: CCTV: Changing Rooms Merryfair Honeywell Viewing Gallery Naming Pledge: 900,000 USD e Amphitheater is an open air venue for the performing arts. It is shaded by a pergola which regulates sunlight during bright and sunny days. 15 Students browse through books placed in easy-access ‘book hives’ in the Yohsin Hall. Participants in the ‘Hour of Code’ public event using facilities provided in the Information Commons.
Library Covering three levels of the campus building, the Library has been designed to Adopt the nest repository of knowledge in the region cater to the individual needs and learning styles of current students as well as future scholars. It houses the ‘Yohsin Hall’, ‘EHSAS Center’, an ‘Information Commons’ and a cafe. e Information Commons and the cafe are located on the ground oor, while the reference section, circulation, silent and discussion/group study spaces as well as the Yohsin Hall are located on the rst oor.
e Habib University Library is the largest space at Habib University and one of e Library houses a rich and diverse collection of materials in terms of the the nest repositories of knowledge in the region. As the heart of social and breadth and depth of coverage. e collection is suited to encourage and support intellectual activities on campus, it is a central element in Habib University’s both scholarly pursuits and practical research activities. As of 2015, the collection mission of promoting a culture of research, scholarship and self-directed lifelong numbers 10,000 books, renowned journals and databases including JSTOR, and learning. the HEC digital library. e collection of books is expected to grow to more than 100,000 over the years with the help of donations and the Library’s own resources.
16 Book shelves line up to open spaces where students can read and use di erent technology resources provided by the library. 17 Library (Lower Ground) / EHSAS Center Library (Ground Floor) / Information Commons Covered Area: 2,074 sq.ft. Covered Area: 5,236 sq.ft.
Computer Lab Lounge
Discussion Room
Library Cafe Classroom
IT Help Desk
Capacity: Seating: Lighting: Visual Aids: 400+ Seats Herman Miller/Merryfair Eleken Associates Multiple LED Screens Architectural Design: Tables: Flooring: Internet Connectivity: Herman Miller Herman Miller/Dimensions Carpet (Interface) WiFi Enabled Aaron Cohen Associates HU Design Team Library (First Floor) Covered Area: 15,290 sq.ft.
Book Shelves
Yohsin Hall
Group Study Rooms
Security: Support Spaces: Access Control Mac Graphic Studio Group Study Rooms CCTV: Cafe Honeywell Naming Pledge: Library 5,000,000 USD Information
SupportCommons spaces for individual growth and lifelong learning
e Information Commons – which houses the Genius Bar – is an innovative space for collaborative learning. It occupies the ground oor of the Library.
Created as a setting for informal learning, students and faculty can interact, discuss and debate openly in this space while enjoying a snack from the café. Accessible throughout the year, it provides 30 desktop computers as well as scanning and printing facilities and forms an integral part of the university’s learning and academic activities. e Information Commons houses a cafe (pictured in background) for students looking to debate over co ee. e IT Help Desk, housed in the Information Commons, is an integral part of this innovative learning space. e Help Desk provides three dedicated computers for visitors wishing to browse the library’s catalogue, and is sta ed by quali ed personnel who can help troubleshoot IT resources, set device con gurations, and guide database searches. Printing services are also available at all times.
Café2Go, the Library’s very own snack and refreshment bar, provides a space for informal interaction between students, faculty and sta over freshly ground co ee and healthy sandwiches. e many sofas placed strategically near the café have become popular spots for passionate lunch-time discussions between students and faculty.
An LCD touch screen has recently been added to the Information Commons. which is used to promote events related to the Library. It also showcases students’ standout initiatives, including artwork and projects created by members of the HU community.
e Library Information Commons, with its various component spaces, forms an integral part of the university’s learning, academic and community activities.
18 A view of the Information Commons from above. EnableEHSAS a space dedicated to self-improvementCenter to grow and improve
e Educational Help, Services and Academic Support (EHSAS) Center at Habib University is a vital support system for students looking to polish and improve their academic pro le and gain con dence in themselves and their academic abilities. Housed in the Library’s lower ground oor, it provides an area where students can hold group reading circles, attend workshops and discussions, borrow supplementary materials, take faculty tutorials, and hold one-on-one sessions with their tutors.
Students assemble in the EHSAS Center for an orientation session.
Students take advantage of the quiet enviorment at the EHSAS Center to catch up on their readings. A view of the oces and study rooms at the EHSAS Center. 19 Library (Ground Floor) / Information Commons Library (Lower Ground) / EHSAS Center Covered Area: 5,236 sq.ft. Covered Area: 2,074 sq.ft.
Computer Lab Lounge
Discussion Room Classroom Library Cafe
Capacity: Flooring: IT Help Desk 40-50 Persons Tiles / Rugs
Architectural Design: Visual Aids: HU Design Team Single Project Facility
Seating: Internet Connectivity: Merryfair WiFi Enabled
Capacity: Flooring: Support Spaces: Tables: Security: 40-50 Seats Tiles 30 Computers Dimensions Access Control Genius Bar Architectural Design: Visual Aids: Xeroxing & Printing Facility Lighting: CCTV: Herman Miller / Touch-screen LED Writing Center Eleken Associates Honeywell Aaron Cohen Associates Co ee Shop Internet Connectivity: Seating: WiFi Enabled Herman Miller/Merryfair Naming Pledge: Information Commons Security: Tables: Access Control 1,000,000 USD Herman Miller/Dimensions CCTV: Naming Pledge: EHSAS Center Lighting: Honeywell USA Eleken Associates 300,000 USD e Yohsin Hall is illuminated with both natural and arti cial lighting to provide a comfortable environment for Ergonomic seating solutions help students stay comfortable through long study sessions. quiet study.
Group Study Rooms
e second oor of the Library also houses six group study rooms that support YohsinLeave a legacy in a space Hall for self re ection and intellectual growth peer-to-peer learning. ese can be booked by students at their convenience. Each study room, seating between eight and ten students, supports vibrant group discussions by providing audio-visual aids, WiFi access, and soft boards.
“ e library experience is essential to higher education, and the Habib e Yohsin Hall, which can seat 70-80 students at any given time, is the quiet area University library - with its state-of-the-art ambience, design and of the Library. Students can use this space to complete assignments, do their furniture, as well as the excellent selection of its starting collection of readings, and delve deeper into their studies. e Hall has been equipped with books and other resources - is the ideal space for both individual and ergonomic chairs by Herman Miller to provide students a healthy study group learning.” environment. A large glass wall brings in plentiful natural light and overlooks the University’s surrounding areas, serving as a subtle reminder to students of the true Dr. Nauman Naqvi purpose of their education – to play a role in their society’s development. Dean, School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Director of the Habib Liberal Core 20 Yohsin Hall Covered Area: 3,200 sq.ft. Group Study Rooms
Internet Connectivity: Capacity: Tables: WiFi Enabled 6-12 Persons Herman Miller
Seating: Visual Aids: Flooring: Herman Miller LED Displays Carpet (Interface)
Capacity: Seating: CCTV: 70-80 Seats Herman Miller/Merryfair Honeywell
Architectural Design: Tables: Aaron Cohen Associates / Herman Miller/Dimensions Herman Miller Lighting: Eleken Associates
Naming Pledge: Yohsin Hall 1,000,000 USD
Naming Pledge: Group Study Rooms 100,000 USD (each) e Yohsin Hall is a grand space dedicated for the use of students seeking to open their minds and cultivate their intellect. 21 CentralLeave your impression on theStreet centre of all activities on campus SupportCourtyards the celebration of culture & heritage
Staying true to the architectural tradition of South Asia, Habib University features a scheme of courtyards dispersed throughout the campus. ese courtyards o er a e Central Street is the neural pathway of the campus, connecting formal healthy, open-air space for strengthening student-teacher relationships, individual learning spaces to faculty pods and event areas. A walk down Central Street will re ection, collective study, recreation, and community building. ey are take many future alumni to de ning memories of Habib University: some will strategically placed to connect di erent learning spaces: for example, the Ecology recall their rst scavenger hunt during the New Student Orientation, others the Lab and the Communications Lab share a common courtyard. Students step out feeling of triumph and acheivement as they walk out into the world after receiving of these labs and share their knowledge and ideas with their peers, which their academic degrees. encourages interdisciplinary learning.
22 A view of the Central Street, which runs through the length of the campus. Various courtyards spread across the campus connect di erent spaces and provide a space for engagement. A view of the Central Street & Lower Court. 23 Learning Spaces
24 Students experiencing a hands-on learning course in Computer Science. e labs at Habib University have been equipped with some of the best technology available.
Learning spaces like the Rashid Soorty & Family Lecture eater can accommodate large classes easily. e spacious labs have been designed to give students su cient room to explore science in a safe environment. 25 A traditional classroom arrangement. e chairs and tables can be moved around easily for di erent settings. Dr. Noman Baig delivering a lecture at the Arif Habib Classroom.
ClassroomsLeave a legacy by creating innovative learning spaces
“I am very pleased to be a part of Habib University. e facilities Equipped with the latest in audio-visual technology, movable furniture, wireless provided here are of an international standard – something I have internet access, video streaming and lecture recording facilities, the classrooms and not seen in other educational institutions in Pakistan. I sincerely lecture halls at Habib University can easily accommodate the di erent pedagogical believe this institution will help our future generations develop styles of each class. themselves and be signi cant players in the international Our classrooms seat between 20 and 50 students and provide a dynamic community.” environment in which all students get the attention they need in order to openly engage in inclusive discussions. Arif Habib ese classrooms will be permanent memory points for alumni, reminding them of Donor of the Arif Habib Classroom the di erent courses they took during their years at Habib and how these helped them open their minds to the world and grow as young leaders.
26 40-Seater Classroom (W-234) Covered Area: 967 sq.ft.
Capacity: Visual Aids: 40 persons Projector Facility Smart Paint Whiteboards A/V Design: Eleken Associates Flooring: Acoustic Vinyl Lighting: Eleken Associates Internet Connectivity: WiFi Enabled Tables: Interwood Security: Access Control Seating: Rainbow
Classroom seating arrangement options
Naming Pledge: 150,000 USD
Naming pledge also available for 2 other classrooms Tariq Ra Lecture eatre: Seating up to 200, this space allows an entire batch of students from both schools to come together for lectures on courses from the Habib Liberal Core curriculum, it is also used for large public events. 27 Energy Laboratory Adopt a space dedicated to studying the most critical problems of the modern world
In line with our vision to create socially responsible leaders, taking an interdisciplinary course on energy – currently the most pressing issue for the developing world – is a fundamental part of students’ experience at Habib. e Energy Laboratory therefore holds great importance, as it enables each Habib University student to gain hands-on experience and knowledge of how energy production and consumption a ect the world we live in.
e Energy Lab uses two separate spaces for experiments and practical learning. One of these spaces allows students to conduct chemistry experiments and quickly record and analyze their results using cutting-edge computing equipment. e A student conducts a chemistry experiment in one of the spaces associated with the Energy Lab. second space o ers equipment like hydrogen fuel cells to help students learn through guided experimentation.
is important laboratory has the distinction of being the only one of its kind in Pakistan, and when supported with courses on the social, economic and policy aspects of energy, holds the potential to impact how we understand the energy crisis.
“Pakistan’s energy problems are beyond serious. In a decade or so, everyone will be desperate to know about energy. Our students are already ahead of everyone else, because no other place in Pakistan o ers an energy lab at the freshman level. We are the rst institute in Pakistan doing this, and we are lucky to have the best and most relevant equipment available.”
Dr. Anzar Khaliq Assistant Professor and Director of Integrated Sciences at HU
28 Students show their work to Dr. Charles E. orpe of Clarkson University. Physics Laboratory Shape history by supporting excellence in science education
e Physics Laboratory at Habib University is the go-to place for young scientists who wish to understand the fundamentals of science through their own experiments. e lab’s equipment and experiments have been sourced from the German company LD Didactics, and are some of the most reliable and expensive resources you can nd at a university laboratory in Pakistan.
In the Physics Lab, students have the chance to study superconductors, use liquid nitrogen and try their hand at very advanced experiments in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, linear and angular motion, and optics. All of these help them considerably enhance their knowledge and understanding of core science concepts. Dr. Tim Spracklen helps a student with his project.
“ ere is so much potential in Pakistan, but there aren’t enough resources for students to be able to realize their potential. ankfully, what we study in class, we get to apply in the high-tech labs here at Habib. It really helps us grasp concepts and puts our learning to test.”
Student in the School of Science & Engineering, Class of 2018
e Physics lab at Habib University. 29 Physics Laboratory Covered Area: 1,416 sq.ft. Instructor Room Instructor Storage Room Storage
Main Lab
Naming Pledge: Capacity: Lighting: Seating: A/V Design: Internet Connectivity: 20-24 Persons Eleken Associates Rainbow RFD (Research Facilities Design) WiFi Enabled 300,000 USD
Architectural Design: Flooring: Tables: Visual Aids: Security: Naming pledge also available RFD (Research Facilities Design) Epoxy Floor Beta Lab Projector Facility Access Control for 12 other labs Visualization & Graphics Laboratory Lend your name to a one-of-its-kind graphic design facility in Pakistan
e Visualization & Graphics Laboratory is equipped with 25 state-of-the-art iMac computers
e Visualization & Graphics Laboratory at Habib University has been created in direct response to the increasingly important role visual communication plays in transmitting data. Students regularly use the facility to study the pervasive use of traditional graphics in communication and computing, and to gain hands-on experience in the growing eld of 3D graphics.
e lab’s seating has been laid out to facilitate maximum interaction between the students and the teacher. It is equipped with 25 state-of-the-art iMac computers and an equal number of industry-standard Wacomm Intros graphic tablets to cater to the requirements of a modern study of graphic design.
e Visualization & Graphics Lab is a shared space for both Schools at Habib University. e School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences uses the facility for courses that require intensive use of sophisticated design software, while the School of Science & Engineering uses the lab to teach core computer science courses as well as courses on computer graphics.
30 e lab’s seating has been laid out to facilitate maximum interaction between the students and the teacher. Visualization & Graphics Laboratory Covered Area: 995 sq.ft.
Capacity: Flooring: 30 Persons Raised Floor
Architectural Design: A/V Design: HU Design Team Eleken Associates
Seating: Visual Aids: Merryfair Projector Facility
Tables: Internet Connectivity: Dimensions WiFi Enabled
Lighting: Security: Eleken Associates Access Control
Naming Pledge: 300,000 USD “ e laboratories support the University’s programs in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Communications [and] are located within a new campus that is designed to encourage interactiveness, openness, and environmental friendliness.”
Research Facilities Design consultants for HU’s lab spaces
e Design Studio is equipped with iMac computers to facilitate students in their design projects. Design Studio Become part of an innovative space for creative thinkers
e Design Studio and Communications Lab are dedicated spaces for students to conceive, design and develop communication materials. rough academic coursework, students actively engage with a range of methods of visual and digital production and gain skills in typography, photography, illustration, editing and many others. Each student has their own work station during classes to engage their undivided.
e skills learned in this space enable students to visualize ideas, organize information e ectively and aesthetically, and circulate that information to the intended audience.
e Design Studio also provides seating options for group work and collaborative learning. 31 Community Spaces
32 Students take part in a friendly basketball game on the sports courts at Habib University. Students take a break from their classes to have some fun at the Student Lounge.
e Meh l terrace is a popular recreational spot. e Tapal Cafeteria, the University’s main dining hall, is a space where students and faculty can interact informally. 33 e Student Center is at the heart of the student experience at Habib University. e Admissions O ce has been designed to promote close interaction between prospective students & counselors.
During students’ stay at Habib, the O ce of Student Life – a key feature of the Student Center – provides key support services and facilitates all academic and recreational activities students undertake at Habib. StudentBe at the heart of the student Center experience at Habib University e O ce of Career Excellence, which is part of Student Life, helps guide and prepare students for internships and future careers by providing advice and e Student Center is a core feature of the Habib Experience. Housing the trainings on how to prepare for interviews and how to communicate e ectively. It Admissions, Recruitment, Finance, Student Life, Registrar, Student Clubs and also facilitates networking opportunities for students by arranging interactive visits Counseling o ces, it is a rst-of-its-kind space in Pakistani universities due to the by leaders from prominent businesses and industries. e Health & Wellness sheer range of services it o ers. Center, which is part of Student Life, ensures the wellbeing of the University community by providing a full-time doctor and counsellors. It also organizes e Center is the point of rst contact for prospective students and parents. Here, various sports events and tournaments to keep students engaged in physical Admissions sta engage interested students and parents and provide assistance in activities. applying to Habib University through individual counseling, computer workstations and printed materials. e Student Finance o ce, also housed in the A meeting room and o ces have also been set aside in the Student Center for the same space, looks after students’ nancial needs and addresses all their nancing sole use of the student-run clubs at Habib University. Students use these spaces to concerns. plan their year-round activities and come up with meaningful ways to make the maximum possible impact on the Habib community and the wider world.
34 Student Center Covered Area: 10,906 sq.ft.
Capacity: 80 Persons
Lighting: Eleken Associates
O ce of Flooring: Recruitment Tiles Student Finance Student Seating: O ce of O ce of Merryfair / Seats Furniture Career Excellence O ce of Admissions Tables: Interwood
Visual Aids: O ce Registrar Multiple LCDs Lounge Internet Connectivity: WiFi Enabled O ce of Student A airs
Security: Access Control Student Club Student O ces CCTV: Counselors O ce Honeywell Medical Facility
Naming Pledge: 800,000 USD Student Lounge Terraces Help provide a space for entertainment and recreation Provide for spaces for inspiration and relaxation
Located on the far side of the campus – near the sports courts, swimming pool and gym – the Student Lounge is a recreational spot that provides respite from the With the addition of two terraces, the campus has been e ectively extended by the busy life at Habib. Its large glass walls, which overlook the Amphitheater and University’s planning team by repurposing various roofs for public recreational Central Street, welcome students taking a break to relax over a game of pool or a spaces. e two terraces have been named Baithak (sitting area) and Meh l (a round of table tennis. Students can also unwind with a magazine as they lounge on gathering place) in the South Asian tradition. A third terrace will soon be added. one of the comfortable sofas and forge friendships and social networks that will Overlooking the surrounding residential and green areas, these spaces remind prove invaluable throughout their future professional lives. students of their belonging to the larger community in Karachi.
e Student Lounge is a purely recreational space for the student community at Habib University. e ‘Baithak’ terrace is a sitting area where the HU community can enjoy the open. 35 Student Lounge Covered Area: 1,334 sq.ft.
Baithak Terrace Covered Area: 4,005 sq.ft.
Internet Connectivity: Capacity: Seating: WiFi Enabled 30-40 Persons Seats Furniture CCTV: Seating: Features: Architectural Design: Lighting: Honeywell Benches Sun Shades HU Design Team HU Design Team Plants Facilities: Ponds Flooring: Visual Aids: Pool / Snooker Table Vinyl LED TV Table Tennis Xbox Games Naming Pledge: 250,000 USD (each) Naming Pledge: Naming pledge also available 500,000 USD for 2 other terraces Sports Courts & Our basketball and tennis courts provide students the opportunity to explore sports that develop players’ capacity for physical exertion and mental attention – qualities that prepare them for challenges that will require them to step out of their Gymnasia comfort zone. ey also encourage students to form sports teams and participate in Ensure health and physical wellbeing at Habib University group activities and friendly matches.
Two fully-equipped gyms, one of which is dedicated to women, o er multiple options for students interested in cardio, resistance, endurance and cross t training. An active lifestyle helps students maintain focus in class, and our sports facilities ey are guided by professional gym instructors. In addition to the modern are aimed at helping students cultivate their physical wellbeing in the same way equipment already available, it will soon o er yoga and pilates classes to enhance they cultivate their mind and intellect. the quality and variety of the tness programs on o er.
36 e gymnasia and sports facilities at Habib University provide multiple avenues for students to channel their energies in productive ways. SwimmingHelp build one of the most-anticipated recreationalPool facilities on the Habib University campus
e Swimming Pool at Habib University is one of the most eagerly-anticipated spaces on the campus. Apart from o ering an ideal respite from Karachi’s long summer months, the pool, once completed, will also provide the University community a large, indoor space where students, faculty and sta will be able to exercise at leisure and keep their mind and body active.
Due to the extremely limited availability of sanitized and professionally managed aquatic sports facilities in the city, Habib University’s Swimming Pool is expected to be bustling with activity throughout the year. Encouraged by the success of hosting friendly sports tournaments with other educational institutions in the past, Habib University also plans to use the pool to host intra-varsity aquatic sports tournaments in Karachi.
3-D renderings of the proposed design and structure of the Swimming Pool. Actual construction may di er. 37 Wellness Spaces Swimming Pool Covered Area: 30,500 sq.ft. Covered Area: 11,600 sq.ft.
Capacity: Basketball & Tennis Court 25-Meter Competetion for all weather
Flooring: Sera Pool Turkey Tiles
Support Spaces: Changing Rooms Lockers Showers
Swimming Gymnasium Pool
Naming Pledge: Swimming Pool 600,000 USD
Facilities: Naming Pledge: Gymnasia Multicourts for Tennis, Flooring: 500,000 USD Basketball & Netball Plexipave, Flexicussion 150-Meter Jogging Track CCTV: Honeywell USA Internet Connectivity: Lighting: WiFi Enabled Naming Pledge: Sports Courts Eleken Associates 100,000 USD (each) We greatly appreciate our donors’ generous support and commitment towards Honoring our donors advancing knowledge and honor them in a variety of ways, including: By contributing to Habib University, you become part of a group of extraordinary • Major donors are given naming rights for buildings, department chairs, individuals who understand the power of collective action. Your vision and gener- and scholarships osity will result in the continued success of a much-needed institution of higher • Donors are acknowledged in University publications, website and donor wall learning in Pakistan, and will inuence, inspire and enrich generations to come. • Donors are provided with regular updates on the impact of their philanthropy • Donors are invited to special events sponsored by the University where they will get “With contributions like this, you move from success to signi cance. a chance to meet the bene ciaries of their donations and network with like-minded supporters is is the di erence. You become a person of signi cance, not just success.” Ra q M. Habib Chancellor, Habib University. For details on how to give, log on to http://habib.edu.pk/giving/how-to-give/
38 Mr. Tarif Ra cuts the ribbon at the inauguration ceremony of the Tariq Ra Lecture eater. Mr. Arif Habib (center) shakes hands with Mr. Ra q M. Habib (left) after inaugurating the Arif Habib Classroom. AVAILABLE SPACES Campus Landmarks Learning Spaces Library 5,000,000 Design Studio 600,000 Auditorium 1,500,000 Power Laboratory 600,000 Central Street 1,500,000 Student Project Laboratory 600,000 Yohsin Hall 1,000,000 Center for Pedagogical Excellence 600,000 Information Commons 1,000,000 Faculty Research Laboratory 600,000 Amphitheater 900,000 Circuits & Electronics Laboratory 400,000 Lower Court 500,000 Communication Laboratory 400,000 Courtyards (6 available) 300,000 - 400,000 (each) Digital Systems & Instrumentation Laboratory 400,000 Eastern Street 300,000 Media Studio 300,000 Western Street 300,000 Engineering Workshop 300,000 EHSAS Center 300,000 Chemistry Laboratory 300,000 Faculty Pods (7 available) 200,000 - 300,000 (each) Physics Laboratory 300,000 Ecology/Biology Laboratory 300,000 Community Spaces Visualization & Graphics Laboratory 300,000 Linux and Networking Laboratory 300,000 Student Center 800,000 40/50 Seater Classrooms (2 available) 150,000 - 200,000 (each) Swimming Pool 600,000 Group Study Rooms (6 available) 100,000 (each) Gymnasium 500,000 Student Lounge 500,000 Terraces 250,000 (each) Medical Facility 200,000 Basketball Court 100,000 Amount in USD* Tennis Court 100,000
Pledge/Gi Commitment I/We wish to support the university with a total gi /pledge of PKR/USD______I/We wish that this gi is utilized towards______I/We plan to make this commitment: Outright (check enclosed payable to “Habib University Foundation”) In equal installments of PKR/USD ______beginning in ______(month/year)
We intend to make payments Monthly Quarterly Semi-annually Annually (Please specify your pledge for a period of ve years or less)
Please send pledge reminders, based on the above payment schedule *Exchange rate as of January 2016 : USD 1 = PKR 105 39 “What makes a good University great is developing an ecosystem of diverse supporters from all sections of society.” Wasif A. Rizvi President, Habib University
Join our growing community of supporters and friends to make a di erence for generations to come. 40 Artistic representation of the proposed Donor Wall, which will recognize donors who demonstrate outstanding support for Habib University. Get in touch with our development team at Habib University in Karachi for information on giving priorities and the impact you can make:
Habib University, University Avenue, O Shahrah-e-Faisal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92 21 11 10 HABIB (42242) Email: [email protected]
Habib University Foundation (HUF) is a not-for-pro t organization registered under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance 1984. All donations to HUF are eligible for tax credit under Section 61 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001.
Get in touch with the Habib University Trust for giving options in the UK:
e Habib University Trust, Habib House, 42 Moorgate London, UK EC2R 6JJ
Tel: +44 2074520222 E-mail: [email protected]
e Habib University Trust is an approved charity registered under the Charities Act 2011.
Get in touch with Habib University Foundation U.S. (HUFUS) for information on giving options in the USA:
Habib University Foundation U.S., Greeley Square Station #20150, 4 East 27th Street, New York N.Y. 10001
Tel: +1 (646) 685-3977 E-mail: [email protected]
Habib University Foundation U.S. Inc. (HUFUS) is a public charity registered under the Internal Revenue Code with tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code. All contributions to HUFUS are deductible under Section 170 of the Code.
41 “Investing in a space at Habib University is one of the most e ective ways of creating a tangible legacy that will continue to live on in a variety of forms. It ensures that the spirit of your gift lives on, in events, in catalogues, in students’ timetables. We have already made a mark as a premier institution, on the way to create a legacy in a place that is bound to create national leaders – a gift can forever tie you to this institution’s future.
We thank our growing community of supporters and helpers for taking leadership. ank you for adding more richness to the name of the patrons who started this university. rough your work and your contribution to Karachi, to this city and this country, you will remain an inspiration and we are very thankful and proud to have your names on the spaces and places of Habib University.”
Wasif A. Rizvi President, Habib University.
Habib University University Avenue, O Shahrah-e-Faisal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi, Pakistan
+92 21 11 10 HABIB (42242) www.habib.edu.pk [email protected]