JOHAR TOWN | Emporium Mall by Nishat Group | MIX | 2.75 million sq. ft. | Complete

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from previous article it could be NISHAT GROUP making it

The Nishat Group has recently purchased a chunk of land near the Lahore Expo Centre from the Lahore Development Authority, and has reserved it for a hotel.

http://tribune.com.pk/story/486117/six-star-living-lahore-to-get-a-super-luxury-resort-soon/

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BIRMINGHAM architect Aedas has been appointed to design the largest retail-led leisure development in south Lahore.

The scheme, dubbed Crystals, is aimed at creating an iconic destination for the Punjab province. It will occupy 2.1m sq ft of retail and entertainment space and its design will encompass a sequence of eye-catching crystal shaped structures.

The theme will be strong colours and textiles, designed to create a powerful feeling of opulence.

Crystals will be home to a state of the art cinema complex, a host of food courts and a contemporary-styled hotel. It will also house exceptional facilities designed to attract a wealth of social gatherings including large banquets and family gatherings, including weddings.

Marcus Wilkins, of Aedas, said: “There has been an increase in demand for retail space in Lahore, essentially due to the large population increase and growth of diverse income groups. Aedas is delighted to play its role in helping the city to meet this demand as well as create a significant catalyst for the ongoing development of the area.

“The arrival of the scheme will form a striking backdrop for the area. The Aedas concept of colours, colours and textiles has been inspired by the rich jewelry design and craftsmanship that Pakistan is historically renowned for. We thought this was particularly apt as Lahore is renowned as the cultural capital of Pakistan.”

Crystals forms phase one of the Expo site masterplan in the south western region of Lahore. Start on site is scheduled for March 2013 and will be completed within a three year timescale.

The ground breaking multi-million pound scheme is aimed at attracting a wealth of national and international retail brands names as well as a small percentage of commercial activity.

“We believe that the design combined with the attraction of anchor tenants will drive and attract footfall, creating an unrivalled new realm of entertainment and leisure activity for residents and local visitors alike,” added Mr Wilkins.

Aedas in Birmingham will work in conjunction with its Pakistan office to deliver the milestone project.

Aedas has designed around 25m sq ft of retail and leisure space across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The team is also looking at retail malls in Saudi Arabia, Basra and elsewhere in Pakistan.


http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/west...stani-shopping-mall.html?news_section=273986#

email i recieved:


Hello,

I am working with M/s. Aedas Ali Naqvi

I am one of the member who involved in The Crystal Project (Mixed Used Project) just want to update you on this project.

We (Ali Arshad Associates) joint venture with Aedas, with the name of M/s. Aedas Ali Naqvi Pvt. Ltd.,

Arch. Ali Naqvi
Regional Director
M/s. Aedas Ali Naqvi Pvt. Ltd.,
Located at F-42/1, Block-5, Kehkashan Clifton, Karachi.

In Pakistan we are overlooking the crystal project in lahore with our Aedas UK office (Director Marcus Wilkins).

The initial proposed area was 2.1m now the area is about 2.4 to 2.8 million.

Project Situated at Near Expo Centre, Finance and Trade Center, Johar Town, Lahore.

Kindly update the following:

Client: Nishat Real Estate Developement.
Design by: Aedas UK & Aedas Ali Naqvi
The Plot size is 12.5 Acre 553,000 Sq. Ft.,
3 basement parking
Hyperstar
Retail
Banqueting
Cinema
Food Outlet & Food Court
Office Tower

Will give you more information of Estimated cost Consultants, Contractor etc.

they are designingthe project now they have also designed 70 Riveira in karachi




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In 2006 Aedas partnered with Davis Brody Bond, an award-winning American architectural firm with headquarters in New York. Aedas later merged with Dan Meis, FAIA, and MEIS Architects of Los Angeles, one of the world's foremost designers of sports and entertainment venues to create Aedas Sport. In 2009 Aedas set up offices in Karachi with Aedas Ali Naqvi and in Turin through a partnership with Marco Visconti, chief designer of a number of Fiat and Ferrari buildings in Italy.

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Nishat Hotel, Shopping Mall inaugurated

Staff Report

LAHORE: Chairman Nishat Group Mian Muhammad Mansha has performed ground breaking of Nishat Hotel and Shopping Mall, a project on around 15 acres (around 120 kanals) by Nishat Hotels and Properties Limited, a Nishat Group Company in Lahore.

The project consists of a high quality state of the art hotel and shopping mall of international standard as well as large banquet hall catering to the needs of the surrounding areas. Located near Expo Centre (Trade and Finance Centre), M A Johar Town, the project will be completed within the next 2 to 3 years.

The proposed building has a covered areas of 2.75 million square feet comprising of 11 levels (i.e eight floors plus ground plus three basements with adequate parking bays)housing 4 star 100 beds hotel, banquet halls, shopping malls and stores with food courts, cineplex, health and leisure zones etc.

daily times

LAHORE: Chairman Nishat Group Mian Muhammad Mansha said that hotel accommodation will be difficult to find in Lahore as the city is a corridor for not only Pak-India trade but also for Afghanistan and Central Asian countries. He said this at an event on Friday.

“There are a few high-quality hotels in Lahore and Nishat Hotel will be a welcome addition,” he said.

Located near Expo Centre (Trade and Finance Centre), M.A. Johar Town, the project will be completed in the next two to three years.


the news

LAHORE - Chairman Nishat Group Mian Muhammad Mansha performed ground breaking of Nishat Hotel and Shopping mall, a project on around 15 Acres (around 120 Kanals) by Nishat Hotels & Properties Limited, a Nishat Group company, in Lahore on Friday. The Lahore Development Authority had auctioned this piece of land a couple of months ago to the Nishat group. The project consists of a high quality state of the art hotel and shopping mall of international standard as well as large banquet hall catering to the needs of the surrounding areas. Located near Expo Center (Trade and Finance Centre), M.A. Johar Town, the project will be completed within the next 2 to 3 years. The proposed building has a covered area of 2.75 million square feet comprising 11 levels (i.e. eight floors plus three basements with adequate parking bays) housing 4 Star 100 beds hotel, banquet halls, shopping malls and stores with food courts, cineplex, health and leisure zones etc.


http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/03/17/news/profit/nishat-hotel-shopping-mall-inaugurated/

http://thefinancialdaily.com/NewsDetail/159590.aspx

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whats weird about it?

they are getting a head start on preping the land

probably they want to work and finish on an internationl way in 2-3 years

not like other projects that take 7-10 years