Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s interview taken by Von Laura Weißmüller and published in German language news magazine ‘Sued Deutsche’ on 17th June, 2023.
Here is a link to its online version:
https://www.sueddeutsche.de/projekte/artikel/stil/architektin-yasmeen-lari-architektur-fuer-die-zukunft-e641932/
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Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Lari received the 2023 RIBA Royal Gold Medal, given in recognition of a lifetime’s work, the Royal Gold Medal is approved personally by the Monarch and is given to a person or group of people who have had a significant influence either directly or indirectly on the advancement of architecture.
On hearing the news that she had received the Royal Gold Medal, Yasmeen said: “I was so surprised to hear this news and of course totally delighted! I never imagined that as I focus on my country’s most marginalised people — venturing down uncharted vagabond pathways -- I could still be considered for the highest of honours in the architectural profession.”
“RIBA and the Award Committee have heralded a new direction for the profession, encouraging all architects to focus not only on the privileged but also humanity at large that suffers from disparities, conflicts and climate change. There are innumerable opportunities to implement principles of circular economy, de-growth, transition design, eco urbanism, and what we call Barefoot Social Architecture (BASA) to achieve climate resilience, sustainability and eco justice in the world.”
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The event was chaired by Harriet Wennberg (INTBAU) and Geoff Rich (FCB Studios). Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Lari delivered a passionate presentation about her work, her shift to humanitarian architecture to tackle climate change, poverty and social and economic inequalities. The event was attended by professionals of all ages working in the sector, and was sold out. The crowd showed a keen interest in her work, and after the event celebrated Yasmeen’s achievement ahead of the official award ceremony for the RIBA Gold medal on 12 June.
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Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s interview published in one of the leading Hebrew language Newspaper, Haaretz on 5th June 2023.
Here is link to its online version:
https://www.haaretz.co.il/gallery/architecture/2023-06-05/ty-article-magazine/.premium/00000188-852e-dded-a58e-afae6dce0000?fbclid=IwAR2_MnCO8nQdZovJjH34h3QC7vXO6kWCIROD8Lj05SxL_rYisgVAg9nnYpA
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On 25-26th May, 2023 2-Day Training for Terracotta Wash Basins at Lari Barefoot Academy, Pono Colony, Mirpurkhas. Two women from each of the following 6 villages participated in the 2-day training:
Jalo Jamadar 1 & 2; Kewal Kohli; Dangro 1 & 2; Jiwan Koli.
Three women master trainers came from village Lachman Kohli (Terracotta Village of Pono Markaz) to provide training to community women.
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On 26th May. 2023 Prof. Yasmeen Lari was awarded an honorary degree ( Doctor of Design) by her alma mater Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK. She did her Diploma in Architecture from then Oxford School of Architecture in 1968. She became the corporate member of Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in April. 1969.
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US Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Donald Blome along with a team of embassy officials and secretary culture Gov. of Sindh, visited Tomb of Sultan Ibrahim and Amir Sultan Muhammad. He was received by Heritage Foundation of Pakistan’s Project Manager Mr. Naheem Hussain Shah & Senior Architect, Ashfaq Ahmed. He was briefed about the significance of the monument details of its multifaceted conservation and rehabilitation efforts. He was presented a replica of calligraphic Kashi tile used in the tomb of Sultan Ibrahim.
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A 3-days training was conducted under supervision of Heritage Foundation of Pakistan’s Master Trainer, Mr Naheem Hussain Shah at Lari Barefoot Academy (LBA), Pono Colony, Mirpurkhas for BEEs (Barefoot Eco Entrepreneurs) of village Ram Nagar, Mirpurkhas i.e. a Rotary New Central, Karachi’s sponsored village.
All 12 trained participants started carrying out their respective activities in the designated village for its rehabilitation and development. Training was carried out on 11-13 May, 2023.
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Yasmeen Lari’s Zero Carbon Pono pilot villages, after attaining the first stage of fulfilment of rights based needs, basic flood mitigation measures and food security procedures, are moving on to the next stage of development. In the second stage primary education and primary health arrangements become essential. This is the village clinic built entirely through their own resources by Maa (Mothers) Committees as part of their own initiatives to achieve better health and improved living conditions.
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Yasmeen Lari’s Zero Carbon Pono pilot villages, after attaining the first stage of fulfilment of rights based needs, basic flood mitigation measures and food security procedures, are moving on to the next stage of development. In the second stage primary education and primary health arrangements become essential. This is the village clinic built entirely through their own resources by Maa (Mothers) Committees as part of their own initiatives to achieve better health and improved living conditions.
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