Ailiya Zehra - Alleviating Maternal Suffering Through Built Environment
Alleviating Maternal Suffering Through Built Environment - Design for social good, strategically designed to provide a comfortable environment for women in Pakistan
ReadAiliya Zehra - Alleviating Maternal Suffering Through Built Environment 8 (2022) by Ailiya ZehraGlobal Design Graduate Show
Alleviating Maternal Suffering Through Built Environment
Designed by Ailiya Zehra, 'Alleviating Maternal Suffering Through Built Environment' was Joint-Winner in the Architecture Category in the 2022 Global Design Graduate Show in collaboration with Gucci.
Ailiya Zehra is a recent graduate from University of Karachi holding a degree in Architecture. Her latest work focuses on strategically designing a facility helping Thari women fetching water.
Ailiya Zehra - Alleviating Maternal Suffering Through Built Environment 3 (2022) by Ailiya ZehraGlobal Design Graduate Show
Despite being a strenuous task, water collection also serves as an opportunity for the women of Tharparkar to come out of their houses to connect, bond and socialize.
The facility is strategically designed on an existing route followed by the women to get to the lake and visit the temple.
Ailiya Zehra - Alleviating Maternal Suffering Through Built Environment 7 (2022) by Ailiya ZehraGlobal Design Graduate Show
"I feel that in order to create something, you must feel inspired"
Ailiya Zehra - Alleviating Maternal Suffering Through Built Environment 4 (2022) by Ailiya ZehraGlobal Design Graduate Show
The design utilises local and easily available materials to create a humble design, providing a comfortable environment for women.
"I have always felt fascinated by architecture that is socially responsive which led me to design a place that could facilitate women of Thar with basic needs while strengthening their bond."
FIRST NAME: AILIYA
LAST NAME: ZEHRA
UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE: UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
COURSE / PROGRAM: ARCHITECTURE BARCH
GRADUATED: 2022
SPECIALISMS: ARCHITECTURE / SUSTAINABLE DESIGN / DESIGN FOR SOCIAL GOOD
WEBSITE: Alleviating Maternal Suffering Through Built Environment by Ailiya Zehra
