Design for Humanity with Yasmeen Lari

AnylabTalks

In this compelling episode, host Nurgul Yardim engages in an enlightening conversation with visionary architect Professor Yasmeen Lari and founder of Barefoot Social Architecture, delving deep into the profound impact of architecture as a catalyst for social change and empowerment.

Yasmeen Lari is widely recognised as Pakistan's pioneering female architect, and she holds the distinction of being the first woman since Zaha Hadid to receive the prestigious Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). This award - the first to be personally approved by His Majesty The King - acknowledges Yasmeen Lari’s work championing zero-carbon self-build concepts for displaced populations.

Lari shares her resolute mission, wherein architecture transcends its conventional boundaries and becomes a potent tool for uplifting communities, with a special emphasis on empowering women. Throughout the discussion, Lari also emphasises the pivotal role architects play in championing causes they passionately believe in, advocating for designs that prioritise the well-being of people over conventional commissions.

The episode concludes on an uplifting note, with a vision of a future where architecture stands as a symbol of inclusive and vibrant communities.