Shamiyana 2.0

Project idea

Shamiyana (a local vernacular tent ) in Pakistan is not getting enough attention so the focus was to upgrade its model to meet with contemporary needs.

Project description

Scope of the project is to come up with sustainable solutions and modern solutions to a century old temporary structure, Idea also focuses on the exciting structures to attract huge amount of audience.

Technical information

Thesis focuses on the exploration of Tensile and Tensegrity structures. Since these are temporary structures, thesis also aimed to achieve a structure system which is entirely deployable and easy to transport .