Thursday, May 1, 2025

Indo-Saracenic Harmony in Kasur


The façade tells a quiet story of two worlds meeting—British-style pilasters and cornices bring a sense of formality and order, while the arches and windows carry the soul of local craftsmanship. It’s as if the building itself is in conversation, blending colonial grace with the warmth of indigenous tradition, an example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. This mix wasn’t just about style—it was how Punjab’s old families made foreign architecture their own, shaping it to suit their lives, their weather, and their roots.

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