DESIGN PORTFOLIO OF PAKISTAN MONUMENT

GROUP MEMBERS

ABDUL MATEEN FA13-BCS-141UZAIR ALI FA13-BCS-137FAIZAN HABIB FA13-BCS-101SHAKEEL AHMED FA13-BCS-102MUTI-UR-REHMAN FA13-BCS-103SUNDUS JAMEEL FA13-BCS-149GHANA AMAD FA13-BCS-147MINAHIL SAEED FA13-BCS-112FAIZA MASOOD FA13-BCS-133BUSHRA SATTAR FA13-BCS-129

INTRODUCTION

• The Pakistan Monument is a national monument representing the nation's four provinces and three territories.

• The monument represents the history, civilization and culture of Pakistan and mainly focuses on historical events of Pakistan Movement.

• The monument was constructed as a tribute to the people who sacrificed their lives for the independence of Pakistan.

LOCATION

• The monument is located at the west viewpoint of the Shakarparian Hills, and is spread over a total area of 2.8 hectares.

• The high location makes the monument visible from across the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

• The foundation stone was laid on 25 May 2004.

ENGINEERS

Architect Arif Masoud

Structural engineer Muhammad Naeem Khan Lodhi

Civil engineer Wasim Rajput

Main contractor Universal Corporation Private LTD.

STRUCTUREPakistan monument consists of:• Four petals• Museum • Four pillars• Islamabad View Point

ARCHITECTURE • The architecture of the monument represents the

four provinces and three territories of Pakistan.• From air the monument looks like a star (center)

and a crescent moon (formed by walls forming the petals); these represent the star and crescent on Pakistan's flag.

• The suppliers of Marble and Granite for this project was from the company “Stone Forever”.

ARCHITECTURE• The marble was imported from Spain

and the granite was imported from Brazil.• There are two main structures in this

project. One is the monument itself with the raised ‘petals’, and the other one is opposite to it which is a museum.

FLOWER PETAL• The structure comprises four

blossoming flower petals, built of granite, representing the unity of Pakistani people. The inner walls of the petals are decorated with murals.

• The central platform is made in the shape of a five-pointed star which is surrounded by a water body.

FIRST PETAL The first petal features:• The Makli Tombs• Shahjahan Mosque• Rohtas Fort• Gawadar• Faisal Mosque

SECOND PETALThe second petal depicts:• The images of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali

Jinnah and Fatima Jinnah• Minar-e-Pakistan• Badshahi Mosque• Shila Tunnel• Karakorum Highway• A group of cheering people at Jinnah's public

appearance

THIRD PETAL The third petal reflects:• Allama Iqbal• The Shah Rukn-e-Alam's Tomb• Mahabat Khan Mosque• Indus Valley Civilization• Lahore Fort• Indus River Delta

FOURTH PETALThe fourth petal comprises:• The images of Sheesh Mehal• Lahore, Shalimar Gardens• The Uch Sharif Tomb• Islamia College Peshawar• The Ziarat Residency• The Khyber Pass • A polo match

MUSEUM

• Pakistan Monument Museum is Located in Front of Pakistan Monument at Shakarparian, Islamabad, Pakistan. • Museum is created to give tribute

those who sacrificed there life for a separate homeland.

MUSEUM

• The government of Pakistan built this museum to showcase some special movements in the making of Pakistan.• The museum facilities include audio

documentaries, books of history, researches and media centre.

PILLARS

• Facing the monument, on the right side, down below the stairs stand four pillars, one inscribed with the three cardinal principals of the Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

• Unity, Faith and Disciple" in english while the other three pillars bear the same in Urdu, one on each.

CONSTRUCTION

• Construction of Pakistan Monument was completed on March 23, 2007. The total cost of the project was more than Rs.580 Million. The total area covered by Pakistan Monument is 2.8 hectares.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Entry Fee Museum: Rs20 for Adults and Rs10 for Students

Rules Inside Museum: No Eatables Allowed. No touching artifacts.