Mr. Muhammad Aarez Ali RHSA - BNU

Muhammad Aarez Ali is an architect and educator, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Razia Hassan School of Architecture, Beaconhouse National University (BNU), Lahore. He earned his Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from BNU (2005–2010), where he was recognized on the Dean’s Honor List on multiple occasions for academic excellence. He is presently pursuing a Master of Science in Project Management at Superior University, Lahore.

Aarez is a registered architect with the Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP), holding license number A-05145. His academic and professional trajectory, spanning over a decade, reflects a sustained engagement with architectural education, structural design, and the evolution of pedagogical methodologies. His teaching philosophy advocates for a critical shift from purely quantitative approaches to architectural structures, toward a more analytical, case-based, and conceptually integrated pedagogy.

He has held teaching appointments at several prominent institutions, including Beaconhouse National University, the Institute for Art and Culture (IAC), NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology, and Bahauddin Zakariya University. Across these platforms, he has led architectural design studios at all academic levels and has taught a range of technical courses, including structural systems, geometry, and advanced construction techniques.

Alongside his academic practice, Aarez has maintained an active professional portfolio. As the Principal Architect of Aarez Ali Atelier and Lead Project Architect at Noor Khan Design Studio, he has overseen the design and execution of numerous high-rise residential and mixed-use developments across Lahore, Multan, and Islamabad. His notable projects include Royal Saif Towers, Canal Residence, and Emirates Enclave—demonstrating a deep engagement with the design and management of complex urban-scale projects.

His early professional experiences at Eyries Associates and Ahsan Farhan Associates contributed to his understanding of architectural interiors, educational spaces, and collaborative practice. His scholarly interests center on climate-responsive architecture and rethinking architectural education, both of which are reflected in his published research and active participation in academic conferences.

• MS in Project Management, Superior University, Lahore (Currently Enrolled)
• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Beaconhouse National University, Lahore

• Registered Architect, Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP)
  Registration Number: A-05145

Academic Experience

• Assistant Professor, Razia Hassan School of Architecture, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore, Pakistan (2024–Present)
• Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, Design and Urbanism (SADU), Institute for Art and Culture, Lahore, Pakistan (2022–2024)
• Visiting Faculty, Razia Hassan School of Architecture, BNU, Lahore, Pakistan (2011–2017; 2019–2022)
• Lecturer, Department of Architecture, NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology, Multan, Pakistan (2017–2018)
• Visiting Faculty, Department of Architecture, Multan College of Arts, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan (2017)

Professional Experience

• Principal Architect, Aarez Ali Atelier, Multan, Pakistan (2017–Present)
• Lead Project Architect, Noor Khan Design Studio, Lahore, Pakistan (2019–Present)
• Project Architect / Junior Architect / Collaborator, Eyries Associates, Lahore, Pakistan (2011–2019)
• Junior Architect, Ahsan Farhan Associates, Lahore, Pakistan (2010–2011)

• Royal Saif Towers, Gulberg, Lahore – G+12 Apartment Complex (1,500,000 sft)
• Canal Residence, Garden Town, Lahore – G+12 Apartment Building (150,000 sft)
• Multan Road Enclave, Lahore – Mixed-Use Mid-Rise Complex (1,500,000 sft)
• Autograph Signature Suite, DHA Phase V, Lahore – G+22 Apartment Building (800,000 sft)
• H&S Hotels and Liberty Mall One, Gulberg III, Lahore – G+17 Mixed Use Building (500,000 sft)
• Jhelum City Center, Jhelum – G+15 Mixed Use Building (800,000 sft)
• Emirates Enclave & H&S Hotels, Murree Expressway, Islamabad – Mixed Use Development (2,500,000 sft)
• CHAMPS School, Chiniot – Grade School (75,000 sft)
• HIVE School, Faisalabad – Grade School (45,000 sft)

• Thesis Show, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore (2010)
• SAARC Exhibition, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore (2008)
• Annual SVA/SCAD Exhibition, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore (2006)

• ICMR 25’, International Conference on Management Research, Lahore (2025)
  “Climate Change and Adapting Traditional Courtyard to Modern Living: Mehar Dwelling – A Case Study”
• CPUD 16’, International City Planning and Urban Design Conference Proceedings
  “Lahore: Urban Crisis and Parasitic Expansion; Design Solution by BNU: Dwelling on Wheels”
  ISBN: 978-605-9207-21-8
• Design Pedagogies Conference 18’, COMSATS University, Islamabad
  “Drawing as Analyzing, Dissecting, Presenting”

• MOLA® Workshop, CUI Lahore Campus (March 7–8, 2023)
  – Focus: Structural forces in low-cost Flood Rehabilitation Shelters
  – In collaboration with IAP
• Thesis Brainstorming Workshop, UMT School of Architecture & Planning (October 10, 2023)
  – Focus: Orientation for B.Arch thesis students
• Professional Practice Workshop, BNU-RHSA, Lahore (December 1, 2023)
  – Focus: Professional leadership in architectural practice

• Email Address: aarez.ali@bnu.edu.pk
• Ext Number: 271