University of Management and Technology

School of Architecture and Planning

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
(AR-609)

MID-TERM SUBMISSION

Submitted To:

Ar. Saad Mujahid

Submitted By:

Rafia Gulzar (F202218310)

Introduction

The skyline of a city embodies its essence, reflecting its history, culture, and aspirations. As
architects of the built environment, it is our responsibility to understand and critically
evaluate the aesthetic qualities of urban landscapes.
Lahore's urban fabric manifests a fascinating blend of residential and commercial no matter
which society you live within, this inherent diversity does not translate into a cohesive and
aesthetically pleasing picture.
Upon careful analyzation of skyline from roof the assumptions were made in following
categories

Factor Assumptions Analyzations

1 Composition How do the varying heights,
and balance proportions, and scale of buildings
interact?
Do they create a harmonious
arrangement or a jarring discord?
2 Materiality and How do the diverse materials – brick,
texture: concrete, glass, and more – contribute
to the overall visual texture?
3 Color palette: Is there a harmonious color palette or a
clash of hues?
4 Functionality Are there opportunities for
and incorporating sustainable practices to
sustainability: enhance both aesthetics and
environmental responsibility?
5 others What other factors are cause displease
to eyes in term of harmony
The heights seem to be the
most jarring factor. As
every house operates on
different floor heights.
Mixture of all materials,
some have clay bricks,
some paint stucco finish
and some tiles. Some go in
harmony some don’t
Clash of hues at some
places
Yes, no one has utilized
roof foe gardens or
vegetations.
Electric poles and naked
wires.

Electric poles and wiring cause hindrance Contradicting heights and clash of color pallete
Proposed modifications

Conventional rooftops, often mere slabs of concrete, hold untapped potential to reinvent our
living spaces and redefine the urban landscape. This is not merely about adding a rooftop
garden or installing solar panels. It's about reimagining the very role of rooftops in our urban
landscape. It's about transforming those neglected concrete canvases into havens of greenery,
functionality, and social interaction, one rooftop at a time.

Factor Assumptions
1 Policies and Bylaws: So far, the LDA has restrictions to maximum height set
but not the floor to floor height which case a hindrance in
equal skyline as all floor levels are different.
2 Materiality and Like Eden villas in Lahore where they have certain rules
texture: and regulations set for use of materials, all residential
society should have certain options which go with each
other so no matter what material is used all will be n
harmony
3 Functionality and Purposeful gardens on roof and terraces are important that
sustainability: don’t just go for aesthetic but also serve purposes such as
harvest vegetation
4 others All electrical wires should be underground now, as in
many new societies, or very intelligently concealed.

Roff garden but with individual privacy Height restrictions causes monotony and harmony

Harmonious materials Underground wiring

By embracing this vision, residential societies can break free from the monotony of
unplanned skylines and craft unique, cohesive landscapes that reflect their residents' identity
and enhance the city's visual tapestry.