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ORAD Office for Radical Architecture Disciplines I Architecture I Interior Design I Urban I Product I ORAD is an islamabad based multi-disciplinary firm. Dept.)

Affan Ahmed (Architect) graduated from COMSATS (Arch. in 2011 with Distinction. He has worked with Islamabad based Architectural Firm before creating O.R.A.D. He has taken Part in National and International Level Architecture Competitions. Dawar Zia (Architect) graduated from COMSATS (Arh. in 2012 with Hons. He was working with an established Architectural firm in Islamabad Prior Founding O.R.A.D.

He was a teaching faculty member at Comstats (Arch. Muhammad Ali (Architect ) graduated from Comsats (Arch. in 2012. with Distinction. He was an adjunct at SADA - NUST Islamabad in 2013.

10/06/2026

Fold House , Islamabad

Construction Update, Design by ORAD

10/06/2026

Nothing beats the relief of a cool, shaded sanctuary during a sweltering Pakistani afternoon. 🌿✨
Designing for our climate is an art form—balancing light, airflow, and shadow to create homes that breathe. Whether it’s deep-set windows or the gentle breeze flowing through a central courtyard, our goal at ORAD is to create spaces that feel as good as they look.
Design that respects the sun. That’s the ORAD way. 📐
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عید مبارک - ORAD
27/05/2026

عید مبارک - ORAD

Everyone with Midjourney suddenly thinks they are an architect.A few prompts, some cinematic lighting, exposed concrete,...
16/05/2026

Everyone with Midjourney suddenly thinks they are an architect.

A few prompts, some cinematic lighting, exposed concrete, reflective pools, and now apparently society believes architecture is just image production.

It isn’t.

AI does not understand climate, structure, circulation, sociology, economics, or human behavior. It reconstructs patterns from existing data and produces visually convincing simulations. The problem is not that AI is “bad.” The problem is that people mistake visual plausibility for intelligence.

Architecture is not a JPEG.Architecture is consequence.

A building negotiates gravity, heat, acoustics, maintenance, labor, rituals, and human psychology. A render cannot solve those problems. Training can.

In our latest ORAD research essay, we discuss:• why AI architecture often becomes contextless spectacle• how “confirmation bias” creates false confidence in lay users• Baudrillard’s hyperreality and architecture as content• why AI is a tool for trained creatives, not a replacement for them

Because ultimately, buildings are not prompts.Buildings are responsibilities.



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04/05/2026

House BGC redefines luxury through texture and volume rather than ornament.
Residence design by ORAD

24/04/2026

1 Kanal Residence I Design by ORAD
Rooted in exposed brick and a restrained material palette, the house reflects a commitment to material honesty, spatial clarity, and functional planning. Every space is designed around real everyday use, ensuring comfort, privacy, and long term adaptability for evolving urban lifestyles.

18/04/2026

Design in the making. 🏗️✨
A closer look at the ANATUMMY project.
Walking through the ANATUMMY site today. There’s something special about seeing a design transition from the screen to the structure. ORAD is officially on the map in New Blue Area!

We're Hiring!Orad is looking for Architects to join our team on-site in Islamabad.Fill in the form to apply:
14/04/2026

We're Hiring!

Orad is looking for Architects to join our team on-site in Islamabad.

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Position : Junior Architect

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