A hujra is one of the oldest institutions in our culture — the communal room where elders sit, where wisdom is passed down without formality, and where anyone from the community is welcome to sit, listen, and speak freely. It is not a lecture. It is not a boardroom. It is where legacy is transferred, generation to generation, over conversation.
Meet the Architect:
Architecture Hujra
Meet the Architect: Architecture Hujra, by Imarat Gallery, revives this institution for the architecture community of Pakistan. Each episode brings a senior, established architect to sit as the elder of the hujra — face-to-face with architecture students and fresh graduates, over a cup of chai, in an unscripted, unfiltered conversation.
There are no boring project presentations. No corporate formality. Instead, each episode uncovers a senior architect's real career journey — their struggles, their turning points, and the honest lessons no classroom ever taught them — followed by an open floor where the next generation can ask anything, without hesitation.
This is more than a show. It is a documentation of legacy — a permanent, growing archive of the masters who shaped architecture in this region, made accessible to the students who will shape its future.
Why this series matters
For students & fresh graduates
Honest, practical career guidance university coursework doesn't cover — direct access to senior architects in an approachable, non-intimidating setting, with real talk on job struggles, transitions, and building a career from scratch.
For the audience
Entertaining, game-based segments — rapid fire, "wrong answer only," confessions — that keep the tone light and highly shareable, with authentic, relatable storytelling in native Urdu.
For the architecture community
A public platform to share hard-earned experience and shape the next generation — positioning senior guests as thought leaders and mentors, and strengthening Imarat Gallery's role as a hub for architectural culture and dialogue.
Future Vision
What advice do you have for the next generation of Pakistani mimaars (architects)?
Guest Speakers
Ar Zulfiqar Ali
founder/CEO of Mascot Consultants, Immediate Past President of the IAP-PC
Meet our team
Ar Muhammad Farhan Farhat
Founder
Ar. Muhammad Farhan Farhat is a project architect at Nouman and Farhan Architects and the founder of Imarat Gallery. A researcher, published author, and social activist for architecture in Pakistan, he has spoken at international conferences, holds multiple architectural awards, and remains active in education through workshops and juries.
Ar Aleena Khan
Managing Director
Aleena Khan is an architect and manager of Imarat Gallery. A graduate of the University of Kotli, AJK, and a social activist, she has helped build Imarat Gallery into a growing platform for architecture in Pakistan since 2023.
Muhammad Safeer
Media
Muhammad Safeer is a 4th year Architecture student at CECOS University, Peshawar, with a strong interest in architecture, design, and continuous learning. He has a keen interest in content creation and actively participates in architecture events, workshops, and design competitions. He is driven by creativity, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous growth.
Malak Ansar
Videographer & Content Creator
Architecture student with 4+ years of experience in videography, photography, video editing, and digital storytelling. He has worked on university events, brand collaborations, promotional campaigns, and social media content. His work combines creative direction with cinematic visuals to create content that is engaging, purposeful, and impactful.
Syed Azaz Ali Shah
Event Manager
Syed Azaz Ali Shah is a fourth-year Bachelor of Architecture student at CECOS, Peshawar. He work as an Apprentice Architect at Laajverd, Certified in heritage conservation, leading heritage documentation and field research across Chitral, and serves as an Affiliate Member of IAP-PC. Driven by a passion for architectural heritage and passive design, He merges academic depth with real-world fieldwork to bridge conservation and contemporary practice..
Ar Syeda Tajallah Sahar
Convener Event
Ar. Syeda Tajallah Sahar is a prominent Pakistani architect, academic, and entrepreneur who bridges the gap between architectural theory and practical spatial design. She serves dual roles as a Lecturer in the Art & Design Department at Iqra National University (INU) Peshawar and as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TST Architecture and Interior.
Sana
Media Adviser
Manwa Sahar
Social Media Manager
Full episodes release on Youtube
On Instagram and Facebook, with short, high-energy clips on Instagram Reels — built for how this generation actually watches, shares, and remembers what matters to them.