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Pakistani
architecture varies from place to place – every part of Pakistan caters
to different people who prefer living in different types of homes, due
to a number of reasons.
The choice of different architecture comes after taking many issues in
account – the environment, weather, the locals and most of all.. their
budget. However, a home is a home – and everybody loves their own the
same.
Here are a few absolutely phenomenal, cultural and traditional houses
that native people live in from all over Pakistan.
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1. Houses in Thar, Sindh
These huts are called “Chaunras” – one hut rooms with roofs that are
thatched and the rest of the building is made out of mud. |
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2. Houses in Gilgit-Baltistan
These traditional stone-wood houses in Gilgit-Baltistan have been around
for decades. Perfectly carved pieces of beautiful stones are put on mud
walls to make them look amazing. |
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3. Houses in Kalash Valley, Chitral
These extraordinary wood, glass and stone structures in Kalash Valley of
Chitral are a treat to look and live in. Not overly expensive, these
simple houses are real structural marvels. |
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4. Houses in Jammu & Kashmir
The simple lifestyle of Kashmir calls for simple houses, with wood
borders, thatched roofs and small cottages. |
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5. Houses in rural Punjab
Rural Punjab caters to simple blocked mud houses with wooden entrances –
such is the condition of almost all of Pakistan’s rural areas.
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6. Houses in rural Balochistan
The only difference between mud houses of rural Balochistan and rest of
Pakistan is that the mud is carved in traditional Balochi embroidery as
shown in the picture.
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7. Houses in Swat Valley
The wood carved houses of Swat are a treat to live in, with the cold
weather in full swing – it turns more beautiful when you can sight the
Darya-e-Swat.
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8. Houses in Quetta, Balochistan
Shaalkot as Quetta is called (wrapped in the mountains) – blocks of
houses jumbled together to form societies is how the locals prefer it in
extremely cold weather. Some houses are even built on the mountains. |
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