Study sketches for President's Estate at the First Capital of Pakistan
Study sketches for President's Estate at the First Capital of Pakistan: During the brief period of his appointment, Kahn produced a substantial number of drawings and sketches, and eventually presented three key versions of his proposals. In each of these schemes his central concern was to create a public square harmoniously related to the surrounding landscape and building, while at the same time serving as the metaphoric center of inspiration for the city. The three buildings to surround the square were parliament, the president’s residence (or President’s Palace), and the Center for Islamic Ideology. © Architectural Archives, University of Pennsylvania
Louis Kahn's proposed master plan for the President's Estate
Louis Kahn's proposed master plan for the President's Estate: The buildings are presented as prismatic volumes to show the proportion and scale of the square and its relationship with surrounding buildings. © Architectural Archives, University of Pennsylvania