Beaconhouse National University (BNU)

Professor Sajjad Kausar is a distinguished architect, academic, and heritage conservation expert with decades of experience in architectural education and practice. His expertise spans architectural conservation, landscape planning, and the adaptive reuse of historical sites. With an academic foundation in architecture from the National College of Arts (NCA) and a specialization in Architectural Conservation from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Professor Kausar has significantly contributed to the preservation of built heritage in Pakistan and beyond.

Before joining Beaconhouse National University, he served in various leadership roles at NCA, including as Principal, Head of the Architecture Department, and Director of Interior Design. His vast academic career includes guest lectures, jury appointments, and keynote presentations at esteemed institutions and conferences. His research and publications focus on historical landscapes, Mughal gardens, and conservation methodologies, contributing to national and international discourse on architectural heritage.

Beyond academia, Professor Kausar has worked as a consultant on numerous conservation projects, including advisory roles with NESPAK on the restoration of Shalamar Bagh, Lahore. He is a lifetime member of the Institute of Architects Pakistan and ICOMOS Pakistan, reflecting his deep engagement with professional and scholarly communities. His work has earned him prestigious accolades, including a Merit Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects and a nomination for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

At BNU, Professor Kausar continues to inspire future architects with his knowledge, fostering a critical understanding of architectural history, urban conservation, and sustainable design practices.

• M.Sc. Architectural Conservation of Historical Monuments & Sites, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
• Diploma in Architecture, National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore

• Consultant (Architectural Conservation Studies of Shalamar Bagh), NESPAK (Jan 2022 – Present)
• Professor (Architecture), Razia Hassan School of Architecture, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore (Dec 2012 – Present)
• Director, Interior Design (Evening Program), National College of Arts, Lahore (2001 – 2012)
• Principal, National College of Arts, Lahore (Nov 1979 – 2012)
• Head of Architecture Department, National College of Arts, Lahore (1979 – 2012)
• Architect, Architects’ Commune, Lahore (1977 – 1979)

• Fellow, Institute of Architects Pakistan (2006)
• Merit Award, American Society of Landscape Architects (1998)
• Nominee, Aga Khan Award for Architecture (1995)
• Associateship Award, National College of Arts, Lahore (1994)
• Allama Iqbal Award – Presented by the Government of Punjab, Information & Culture Department, for the book "Shalamar Garden, Lahore" (1993)

• Log Frame and Proposal Writing, British Council, Lahore (2006)
• Landscape Planning at the Garden of Humayun’s Tomb, UNESCO-National College of Arts Joint Workshop Series, Lahore (2006)
• Video Documentary Production Process, National College of Arts (June 2001)
• An Introduction to Conservation in England, Institute of Advanced Studies, University of York – Centre for Conservation Studies (1990)
• National Workshop on Architectural Education, University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore (1984)

• Consultant (Architectural Conservation Studies), NESPAK – Shalamar Bagh, Lahore (2022–Present)
• Lifetime Member, Institute of Architects Pakistan
• Lifetime Member, Pakistan Council of Architects & Town Planners
• Member, ICOMOS Pakistan
• Member, Board of Faculty, School of Architecture and Planning, University of Management and Science (2019–2022)
• Member, Board of Faculty, Architecture Department, University of Lahore (2018)
• Vice President, ICOMOS Pakistan (2017–2020)
• Member, Board of Studies, Institute of Southern Punjab (2016–2018)
• Chairman, Institute of Architects Pakistan – Lahore Chapter (2016–2017)
• Chairman, Institute of Architects Pakistan – Lahore Chapter (2015–2016)
• Member, Heritage Conservation Board, Walled City Authority Lahore (2014–Present)
• Vice Chairman, Institute of Architects Pakistan – National Chapter (2012–2013)
• Technical Committee Member, Restoration of Tomb of Anarkali, Lahore (2011)
• Member, Executive Committee, IAP Lahore Chapter (2010)
• Technical Committee Member, Restoration of Tomb of Mir Chakar Rind, Satghara, District Okara (2010)
• Head, ARCASIA 14th Awards & Architectural Tours Committee (2010)
• Member, Organizing and Hospitality Committee, Thaap 1st Conference, Lahore (2010)
• Member, Exhibition Committee, Celebrating 50 years of IAP & 25 years of PCATP (2009)
• Executive Committee Member, Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (2001–2003)
• Member, Seminar Committee for International Symposium "Art, Architecture & Design Education in the New Millennium", National College of Arts, Lahore (2000)
• Advisor, Conservation & Restoration of Mosque Mahabat Khan, Peshawar for Auqaf Department, Govt. of N.W.F.P. (2000)
• Member, Committee for the Conservation & Rehabilitation of Choona Mandi Haveli, Lahore (2000)
• Member, Exhibition Committee for Lahore City Museum (2000)
• Secretary, Task Force for the Beautification of Lahore (1999)
• Member, Committee for the Conservation of Lahore Museum Building (1998)
• Office Holder, Institute of Architects Pakistan (Lahore Chapter) (1988–1989)
• Member, Organizing Committee, 1st Workshop on "Regional Architectural Programme for South Asia", Lahore (1987)
• Member, Organizing Committee, 1st Conference of Architects & Town Planners of Islamic Countries, Lahore (1984)
• Member, Organizing Committee, ARCASIA Conference, Lahore (1983)
• Office Holder, Institute of Architects Pakistan (Lahore Chapter) (1981–1983)

• “Iconic Architectural Practices of Lahore” – Lecture by Prof. Ar. Sajjad Kausar at COMSATS University Lahore, organized by BAE-LAP (December 19, 2024)
• Jury Appointment – Selected as one of the three jurors for IAP Design Excellence Awards, evaluating projects across Pakistan (December 4, 2024)
• “Sajjad Nagar” – Lecture at the residential project display for Banjaiga (November 9, 2024)
• “Interventions in the Built Heritage” – Lecture for students of Superior University Lahore (November 8, 2024)
• “Makli, the City of the Dead” – Presentation at Superior University Lahore (September 2021)
• “Planned Paradise: An Exploration of the 17th & 18th Century Landscape Traditions of Persia” – National College of Arts, Rawalpindi (March 2021)
• “Conservation of Heritage in Pakistan” – Webinar with Karvan Crafts Foundation (January 2021)
• “Kartarpur: The Lost Essence” – Webinar organized by ICOMOS Pakistan (December 2020)
• “Kartarpur: The Lost Essence” – IAPEX Conference, Lahore (January 2020)
• “Gardens of Paradise” – American School Lahore (May 2018)
• “Adaptive Reuse of Historical Buildings” – Lahore College for Women University (November 2015)
• “Tile Mosaic Work of Mosque Wazir Khan, Lahore” – Amateur Gardeners Club, Lahore (October 2015)
• “Heritage Conservation: Methodology of Recording” – IAP Peshawar Chapter & CECOS University, Peshawar (April 2014)
• “Kashmiri Mughal Gardens: Paradise on Earth” – Amateur Gardeners Club, Lahore (August 2013)
• “Shalimar Bagh: A Lost Paradise” – Critical Heritage: The Future of Pakistan’s Past, The Mohatta Palace Museum, Karachi (December 2011)
• “Intervention in the Built Heritage: Case Study of Tollinton Market” – IAP Lecture Series (February 2011)
• “Lawrence Gardens: Original Concept and Subsequent Interventions” – Beaconhouse National University, Lahore (November 2010)
• “Mughal Gardens: Concept and Design” – NED University, Karachi (April 2010)
• “Hazuri Bagh” – Amateur Gardeners Club, Lahore (April 2010)
• “Interior of Sikh Shrines in Pakistan” – Lahore Arts Forum (October 2009)
• “Architectural Works of Khwaja Zahir-ud-Deen: A Review” – IAP Lahore Chapter, Architects Convention, Lahore (April 2006)
• “Mughal Landscape” – Association of Imperial College Alumni, Islamabad (March 2006)
• “Conservation and Restoration of Old Buildings: An Overview” – Punjab Crafts Council, Lahore (March 2006)
• “Conservation & Restoration of Tollinton Market Lahore” – Lahore Arts Forum (December 2005)
• “Three Shalimars” – Lahore Arts Forum & Khalsa College, Amritsar (November 2004)
• “Stone Architecture Check” – Lahore Arts Forum (January 2004)
• “Surface Decoration in Mughal Architecture” – Lahore Arts Forum (May 2003)
• “Mughal Landscape: An Introduction” – Institute of Architects, Rawalpindi/Islamabad Chapter (January 2002)
• “Architecture of Makli” – Lahore Arts Forum (April 2001)
• “Architectural Heritage of Lahore” – Lahore Arts Forum (October 1999)
• “Types of Conservation Interventions: A Case Study of the Gardens of Lahore” – National Institute of Public Administration, Karachi (September 1999)
• “Tiles from Lahore” – Soroptimist International, Lahore (April 1999)
• “Architecture in Lahore: A Case of Continuity & Discontinuity” – Goethe-Institut, Lahore (April 1996)
• “A Study of Legal Issues in Area Conservation of Shalamar Gardens” (September 1995)
• “Historical Gardens of Lahore” – Rockefeller Foundation Study & Conference Centre, Bellagio, Italy (July 1995)
• “Gardens of Lahore: Past & Present” – Asian Study Group, Lahore (April 1995)
• “Historical Gardens of Lahore” – Lahore Arts Forum (February 1995)
• “Mughal Gardens & Their Relevance to Lahore’s Urban Scape” – Engineering University, Lahore (January 1995)
• “Towards an Architecture for Pakistan: Moving into the 21st Century” – Karachi (April 1993)
• “Use of Sandstone in Late 19th & Early 20th Century Buildings of Karachi” – Lahore Arts Council (December 1992)
• “Symposium on Mughal Gardens” – Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC (May 1992)
• “Architectural Elements of Shalamar Gardens: A Comparative Study” – Gandhara School of Arts, Islamabad (August 1991)
• “Shalamar Gardens, Lahore” – British Council, Lahore (December 1987)
• “IAP & the Aspirations of Young Architects” – Institute of Architects, Pakistan (Lahore Chapter) (November 1983)

• Principles of Conservation, Pakistan Institute of Archaeological Training & Research Center, Lahore (1989)
• Issues Related to the Immediate Environment Around Shalimar Gardens, 1st Workshop, conducted by Sajjad Kausar & Charles Dard, Paris (2003)
• Issues Related to the Immediate Environment Around Shalimar Gardens, Lahore, 2nd Workshop, conducted by Sajjad Kausar & Charles Dard, Lahore (2004)
• Communication and Studio Instructions – BAE-IAP Workshop, Lahore (2015)
• Landscape Planning at the Garden of Humayun’s Tomb – UNESCO-National College of Arts, Joint Workshop Series, Lahore (2006)

• Food Street Fort Road Lahore – Presented in a symposium on Intangible Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Management of Historic Towns in South Asia, organized by National Scientific Committee of Intangible Culture Heritage, EPWG, and ICOMOS India (July 9, 2021).
• Importance of the context in adaptive reuse of the building – Presented study of Food Street Fort Road Lahore, organized by Walled City Authority Lahore (November 2020).
• The Life and Works of Geoffrey Bawa – Panelist for the session. A webinar organized by the Institute of Architects Pakistan (July 2020).
• Kartarpur the Lost Essence – IAPEX Conference, Lahore (January 2020).
• Workshop on National Heritage & Tourism – Participated as a panelist. Walled City Authority Lahore (November 2019).
• The Tale of Lost Identity – Food Street Fort Road, Lahore. IAPEX Conference, Karachi (February 2018).
• Rohtas Rediscovered – IAPEX Conference, Lahore (April 2017).
• Shalamar Garden, Lahore – A Paradise Lost – Some Recent Conservation Attempts. IAP International Forum on Conservation and Heritage, Karachi (August 2014).
• Issues of Reuse in a Historical Property – NASA Convention, Hyderabad, Deccan, India (January 2014).
• No Barriers – Speaker of concluding session, IAPEX Conference, Karachi (April 2013).
• Shalimar Bagh a Lost Paradise – Critical Heritage: The Future of Pakistan’s Past. The Mohatta Palace Museum, Karachi (December 2011).
• Mughal Gardens of Kashmir – An Ecstasy of Fragrance, Texture, and Sound. IAPEX Conference, Lahore (June 2011).
• Intervention in the Built Heritage – IAPEX Conference, Karachi (April 2010).
• Shalamar Garden Lahore – Historiography of Landscape and Recent Conservation Attempts. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, U.S.A. (November 2007).
• Landscape Planning at the Garden of Humayun’s Tomb – UNESCO-National College of Arts, Joint Workshop Series, Lahore (May 2006).
• Architectural Works of Khwaja Zahir-ud-Deen, a Review – Institute of Architects Lahore Chapter, Architects Convention, Lahore (April 2006).
• Conservation and Restoration of Old Buildings - An Overview – Punjab Crafts Council, Lahore (March 2006).
• Architectural Heritage as a Source of Inspiration and Question of Innovation? – Institute of Architects Lahore Chapter, Architects Convention (June 2005).
• Meaning of Mughal Landscape – Forum UNESCO University and Heritage 10th International Seminar, Cultural Landscape in the 21st Century, University of Newcastle, Upon Tyne, U.K. (April 2005).
• Identity of Pakistan Architecture: Do We Have One, Do We Need One? – Institute of Architects, Rawalpindi/Islamabad Chapter, Pakistan (May 2004).
• Elements of Mughal Gardens – SAARCH 04 Conference, Shared Heritage, Karachi (April 2004).
• Comparison of Mughal Gardens in Lahore with Sikh Period in Lahore – Khalsa College, Amritsar (March 2004).
• Type of Conservation Interventions, a Case Study of the Gardens of Lahore – National Institute of Public Administration, Karachi (September 1999).
• I.A.P. & the Aspirations of Young Architects – Institute of Architects, Pakistan (Lahore Chapter) (November 1983).

• "Punjab" – A Joint BNU and UNESCO Publication. (Feb 2022)
• "Rohtas Rediscovered" – IAPEX Lahore. (April 2017)
• "Shalamar Garden, Lahore: A Paradise Lost" – IAP International Forum on Conservation and Heritage, Karachi. (August 2014)
• "Mughal Gardens of Kashmir: An Ecstasy of Fragrance, Texture, and Sound" – IAPEX Lahore. (June 2011)
• "Shalamar Garden, Lahore: Historiography of Landscape and Recast Conservation Attempts" – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, U.S.A. (Nov 2007)
• "Meaning of Mughal Landscape" – UNESCO University and Heritage 10th International Seminar on Cultural Landscape in the 21st Century, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K. (April 2005)
• "Lahore Mein Satraween Aur Atharween Sadi Mein Kashi Ka Jaiza" – Tareekh Lahore. (Oct 2001)
• "Enameled Tile Work & Enameled Tile Mosaic Work from Lahore" – 1st International Seminar on “Arabesque in Traditional Crafts of OIC Countries,” Damascus, Syria. (Jan 1997)
• "Mughal Gardens in Lahore: History and Documentation" – History of Addition, Alteration & Restoration of Shalamar Garden, International Symposium on Mughal Gardens, organized by the Smithsonian Institution and U.E.T. Lahore. (Nov 1996)
• "Wajid Rizvi’s House, Lahore" – Folio Architecture Magazine, Karachi. (Sept 1994)
• "Towards a New Direction in Architecture" – ARCASIA Publication, Lahore. (Oct 1992)
• "Haji Majeed’s House, Lahore" – Mimar International Magazine, London. (June 1991)
• "Shalamar Garden, Lahore" – Book (Co-Author), Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Pakistan. (Feb 1990)

• Lost Landscape of Gurdwara Kartarpur – Video and sound on loop, Biennale Lahore (January 2020).
• Lahore Through the Ages – A presentation prepared for the final session of ARCASIA 14, Lahore (August 2010).
• Walk Through the Walled City of Lahore – A presentation prepared for students' jamboree at ARCASIA 14, Lahore (August 2010).
• Hindu and Sikh Shrines in Pakistan – A 13-episode television documentary series for Value TV Pakistan (2009).
• Colonial Buildings in Lahore – An 11-episode television documentary series for Value TV Pakistan (2008).
• Master Plan for Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens – Prepared for UNESCO (May 2006).
• Conservation and Restoration of Tollinton Market, Lahore (May 2002).
• Conservation of the Gateway of Wazir Khan’s Garden, Lahore – Prepared drawings (August 1999).
• Chini Khana – Designed a monument at Liberty Roundabout, Lahore (August 1999).
• Conservation and Restoration of Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore – Worked as a sub-consultant for PEPAC, prepared drawings (February 1999).
• Aga Khan Award for Architecture – Appointed as a nominator for the 1998 award cycle (March 1997).
• Scope V Exhibition – Presented architectural work at the National College of Arts (February 1993).
• Mittey Naqoosh – Wrote and presented a TV series on the dilapidated historical buildings of Lahore (January 1993).
• Apni Basti, Apna Ghar – Wrote and presented a TV series on architecture, city planning, and landscaping (1992-1993).
• Conservation Plan for the Walled City of Lahore – Worked as a sub-consultant for PEPAC (1987).
• Scope III Exhibition – Participated at the National College of Arts, Lahore (December 1981).

• Email Address: sajjad.kausar@bnu.edu.pk
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