Habib Fida Ali (late): Pakistan’s prominent architect career profile
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Habib Fida Ali, one of Pakistan’s most prominent architects passes away.
His greatest works, among others, include the restoration of the Mohatta Palace in Karachi, the campus of LUMS (Lahore University of Management Sciences), Sui Northern and Southern Gas buildings, National Bank of Pakistan, The Forum and residences of eminent businessmen, intellects and entrepreneurs.
One of his earliest and award-winning developments was the Shell building. Having concluded the building in 1976, KDA awarded Fida Ali a gold medal for it, calling the Shell House the best building constructed after Partition.
With over 50 years of experience, he glimmered at the mention of new projects. With a staff of over 40, including fresh graduates, his team included stalwarts who were with him from the very beginning.
Retirement, he said, was out of the question. The maestro passed away while practicing architecture.
