Mehdi Ali Mirza

Mehdi Ali Mirza (1910, Hyderabad State - 27 October 1961)[1] or M. A. Mirza, was amongst the first generation of formally trained architects in Pakistan.[1] He laid the foundation for the establishment of the profession in the new country.[2] He was also the prime mover behind the Institute of Architects, Pakistan (IAP) which was established in the 1950s.[1] In 1962, he was awarded the Pride of Performance.[1]

Background

Mirza was born in 1910 to an officer of the forest service in Hyderabad State, British India.[3]


Career

Before 1947

He taught at the Delhi Polytechnic's department of architecture till 1947 when he migrated to Pakistan.[3]

After 1947

Mirza was influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright.[1][4] After arriving in Karachi at independence, he started his career with the Public Works Department in 1947.[1]

In the 1950s, he along with 10 other practising architects including two foreigners; M. A. Ahed, Tajuddin Bhamani, Minoo Mistry, Pir Mohammad, R. S. Rustumjee, H. H. Khan, Abdulhusein M. Thariani, Zahiruddn Khawaja, Bloomfield and Peter Powell, formed the Institute of Architects, Pakistan.[1][2][3]

Death

Mirza died of cancer in 1961.[1]

Awards

Named after

The IAP's Mehdi Ali Mirza award is named after him.

Publications


References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Chapter 8: Architecture after independence Archnet.org Retrieved 23 February 2016
  2. 1 2 Book Review Archpress Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 Mumtaz, K. K., "Modernity and Tradition" Karachi: OUP 1999 pg. 121
  4. ↑ Mumtaz, K. K., "Modernity and Tradition" Karachi: OUP 1999 pg. 120
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