Ms. Fatima Farid

fatima.farid@paf-iast.edu.pk

Ms. Fatima Farid

Lecturer

Biography

As a professional architect with over three years of experience, my work is rooted in modern, cultural, and historical architecture. My design approach integrates practical experience with strong conceptual thinking to create spaces that are both contextually responsive and functionally effective. My research work includes developing inclusive design strategies that specifically address the needs of marginalized communities, ensuring that architecture thoughtfully responds to diverse identities, experiences, and social contexts. This approach involves engaging with themes of identity, memory, and spatial experience to promote equitable and accessible environments.

My academic and professional interests revolve around interpretive documentation through the architectural lens. I am actively involved in documenting heritage sites, using architectural methods to analyze and communicate the cultural, spatial, historical, and ideological significance they embody. This work includes exploring intangible aspects such as memory, ritual, and identity, which help deepen understanding of the tangible and visible built environment. Through this approach, I aim to highlight architecture’s vital role in preserving collective memory, cultural identity, and context.

Professional Appointments

  • Lecturer, SDAAT, PAF-IAST, Aug 2025 - Present
  • Lecturer, Hazara University, Mansehra, Apr, 2023-July 2024.
  • Architect (Residential Team), AKI KHA Consultants, Aug 2021- Apr 2023
  • Junior Architect, Mascot Consultants Peshawar, Nov 2020-July 2021

Education

  • Masters of Architecture, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, 2024.

Research Interests:

  • Philosophy of Architecture
  • Interpretive and Constructive Documentation of Architectural Heritage
  • Gender Studies and Third Spaces in Architecture
  • Inclusive Designs
  • Psychogeography and Ethnographic Approaches to understand Human Settlements.

Publications

  1. Farid, Ar Fatima, Ghousia Saeed, and Ar Faisal Rehman. “EXPERIENCING THE DEADLY EMOTIONS THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL ARCHITECTURE A WALK THROUGH THE SUFFERINGS OF EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS.” Journal of Positive School Psychology 6.9 (2022): 3162-3184.
  2. Farid, Fatima, Ghousia Saeed, and Faisal Rehman. “ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS DICTATING PERSONAL IDEOLOGIES: ELEMENTS SPEAKING HISTORIES CASE STUDY OF QUTB SHAHI TOMBS.” PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology 19.4 (2022): 1141-115
  3. Fatima Farid, D. G. S. (2025). LOST IN TIME: EXPLORING MACHKI FORT AND ITS SILENT LEGACY IN THE CHOLISTAN DESERT International Research Journal of Arts,Humanities and Social Sciences (IRJAHSS), Vol 2 (Issue 2 ), 626=637

Projects

  1. CMH Emergency Block Redevelopment Project: The hospital underwent renovation due to significant circulation challenges affecting both functionality and user experience. Extensive design proposals were developed following detailed discussions and presentations. The focus was on improving spatial organization to manage movement efficiently, particularly during peak hours. The scope included the redesign of the Emergency Block’s circulation layout, reconfiguration of entry and exit points, optimization of parking areas, and realignment of internal road networks. In addition to functional enhancements, the design also addressed spatial aesthetics, ensuring a more open, navigable, and visually cohesive environment to support the hospital’s operational and architectural goals.
  2. Deputy Coordinator of Workshop “BUILDING INNOVATION”: Experienced a 3 day dynamic workshop exploring cutting-edge building innovation! Coordinated by me, this event featured design charrettes, insightful lectures, and lively discussions on building facades, materials, and aesthetics, alongside passive systems. Engaging participants from various universities, including esteemed professors, assistant professors, and students, it fostered a collaborative environment driving forward-thinking in architectural design.
  3. VOICES OF WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE : A collaboration of Women in Architecture Pakistan (WAP) And Women in Architecture UK (WIA): Presented research on Theory of Third Space that promotes inclusivity in design. Work was showcased through an informative poster. The research emphasized creating inclusive environments that cater to diverse community needs (women). Participants gained insights into inclusive design principles and the importance of creating third spaces that foster community and diversity. Through presentation, earned recognition for research which contributed to advancing my work in inclusive architectural practices.
  4. DESIGN DISCOVERY PAKISTAN II: The charrette involved 10 architectural schools from all over Pakistan to come on a table and interact with other students from other Architectural schools. The design is very dependent upon the culture of the respective context.
  5. INVENTION TO INNOVATION SUMMIT: Attainments: Being a student of 2nd year Architecture, it was a great chance to be a part of such Program. The academic project of residential housing unit was to be displayed and given presentation. on. The program helped to learn a lot regarding Presentation skills and ethics plus positive criticism.

Awards & Prizes

  • Certificate of Appreciation, Awarding Institute Name: CMH Combined Military Hospital, 2025
  • Deputy Coordinator “Building Innovation”, Hazara University Mansehra, 2024.
  • Voices of Women in Architecture, WAP & WIA, 2023