Mr. Zeeshan Sarwar RHSA - BNU

Zeeshan Sarwar is an accomplished architect and academic with over a decade of experience in architectural education and professional practice. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Raiha Hasan School of Architecture (RHSA), Beaconhouse National University (BNU), where he has been a part of the faculty since 2013. Zeeshan holds both a Bachelor of Architecture (with Honors) and a Master of Architecture (with Distinction) from BNU, reflecting his deep academic roots and dedication to architectural excellence.

His academic interests lie in design pedagogy, housing research, and the cultural narratives embedded in built environments. As a practicing architect, Zeeshan brings rich industry insights into the classroom, having worked on a diverse portfolio of large-scale residential, industrial, and commercial projects across Pakistan. These include factory complexes, office buildings, and high-end residences, executed in collaboration with firms such as Architecture House and Shahzaib Construction. Notably, his contributions span developments in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rahim Yar Khan.

Beyond the classroom and the drawing board, Zeeshan is actively engaged in research and has presented at several international conferences, including the International City Planning and Urban Design Conference and the International Architectural Design Conference in Istanbul. His published works include “Water Tanks of Lahore” (THAAP, 2017) and “The Language of Habitation” (AMPS, 2021), focusing on urban evolution and meaningful dwelling. He is a member of PCATP and serves as an executive member of the National Platform for Housing Research. Zeeshan’s professional and academic contributions continue to intersect through participation in design competitions, national workshops, and collaborative housing projects, emphasizing socially responsive and sustainable design.

• Master of Architecture (M.Arch), Razia Hassan School of Architecture, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore (Certificate of Distinction)
• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Razia Hassan School of Architecture, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore (Certificate of Honors)

• Professional Development Course (PDC), BAE Teacher Training, COMSATS University Islamabad

• Registered Architect, Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP)
• Executive Member, National Platform for Housing Research

• Assistant Professor, Razia Hassan School of Architecture, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore, Pakistan (2017–Present)
• Lecturer, Razia Hassan School of Architecture, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore, Pakistan (2013–2017)

• Participation, International Architectural Thesis Award, Rethinking the Future (2013)
• Winner, INTERSECTION: Where Bus Stops, Lahore Biennale Foundation & Government of Punjab (2016)
• Participation, School Design Competition, TNF–Akhuwat School Foundation & Institute of Architects Pakistan–Lahore Chapter (2020)

• Summer House, Khalid Sufi, Islamabad – 17,000 sft
• Guest House, Amreli Steel, Karachi – 6,400 sft
• Office Building, Ali Danyal Group of Industries, Karachi – 6,400 sft
• Office Building, Ittefaq Feed, Karachi – 6,400 sft
• Office Building, Sufi Group of Industries, Kot Abdul Malik – 6,400 sft
• NSD Factory Building, Sufi Group of Industries, Kot Abdul Malik – 34,000 sft
• Executive Office Building, Sufi Group of Industries, Kot Abdul Malik – 11,250 sft
• Private Residence, N.F.C. Town, Lahore – 3,800 sft
• Private Residence, DHA Phase V, Lahore – 4,800 sft
• Private Residence, Muslim Nagar, Raiwind Road, Lahore – 5,200 sft
• Private Residence, DHA Sector-9, Lahore – 1,800 sft (×2)
• Mehran Plastic Industry, Sundar Industrial Estate, Lahore – 150,000 sft
• Sunrise Plastic Industry, Rahim Yar Khan Industrial Estate – 75,000 sft
• Shan Foods Pvt. Ltd. Building Extension, Lahore – 42,000 sft
• Innovi Tech Assembly Unit, Sundar Industrial Estate, Lahore – 40,000 sft

• Sarwar, Z. (2017). Water Tanks of Lahore, THE CITY: AN EVOLVING ORGANISM. THAAP.
• Sarwar, Z. (2021). The Language of Habitation: An Investigation of Housing Terms and Meaningful Dwelling. Space. Cities in a Changing World: Question of Culture, Climate and Design, AMPS.

• Workshop attended on Social Housing by Dr. Fritz, Institute of Culture and Art, Lahore (2018)
• Presented paper titled “Lahore, Suffering from Urban Crisis and Parasitical Expansion: Design Solution by BNU, Dwelling on Wheels” at International City Planning and Urban Design Conference on Cities, Istanbul (2016)
• Presented paper titled “The Inhabited Wall, BNU Dormitory” at IV. International Architectural Design Conference, Istanbul (2017)

• Email Address: zeeshan.sarwar@bnu.edu.pk
• Ext Number: 259