Behind Veiled Walls: A Trauma-Informed Sanctuary for Women in Karachi Behind Veiled Walls is a design thesis proposing a safe sanctuary in Karachi for women and girls escaping abuse, domestic violence, and the threat of honour-based violence. The project responds to the urgent need for secure, dignified, and restorative environments that provide immediate protection while […]
Inhabiting the Monsoon Edge The project responds to climate vulnerability and severe seasonal flooding along the South Surma riverbank in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Rather than resisting the annual floods, it proposes a dual-layered architectural framework that adapts between the dry and wet seasons. The scheme supports the existing riverbank community, including informal workers, low-income families, and […]
Sovereign(key): Unlocking Treaty Territory To a British audience, Canada is often imagined through wilderness and landscape. This thesis begins by challenging that image. It looks beyond the map to the land itself: to First Nations territories, seasonal movement, trade, and ceremony. In this context, Winnipeg is not simply a city in the middle of Canada, […]
JOY – Women’s Chronic Condition Management Centre JOY is a women’s chronic condition management centre in the heart of Manchester, designed specifically to support those living with gynaecological and hormonal conditions. It brings specialist, long-term care for endometriosis, PCOS, PMDD, menopause-related disorders, and other chronic conditions into one dedicated city-centre hub, addressing a clear gap […]