Moyena Niazi is the principal architect at Design Options, a firm that specializes in architecture and interior design projects. Some of her notable projects include the Beach Hut residence, which draws inspiration from local boats and villages. She also oversaw the renovation of the Elbow Room Restaurant to recreate memories of old coffee houses. Moyena has over 15 years of experience and her work emphasizes drawing from natural and cultural influences to create harmonious spaces.

1. moyena niazi
Principal Architect
Design Options
Statement
To create harmonious, efficient and meaningful time space experiences, constantly
seeking inspiration from elements of nature, Sun, Water, Earth and Air.
Selected Projects Jan. 2003 – Present
Category 1: Architecture and Interiors
Beach Hut,1050 sft, Sandspit
o The site had the advantage of dual views, mangroves on one side and the
ocean on the other. The materials selected were inspired by the boats
and fishermen‟s villages in the vicinity. The colours were inspired by the
sand and seashells. The mood is serene and contemplative.
11 B, 10th South Street Ext. Sunset Boulevard. DHA. Karachi. Phone: 35898869, 0300-8276656

2. Category 11: Interiors
 Interior of a restaurant: Elbow Room Restaurant, Chundrigarh Rd.
Before After Before After
o Located in the old city area in the „Writers Chambers‟ building; it was an
opportunity to recreate the past, memories of coffee houses and reading
rooms. The project can be described as an adaptive reuse project
 Interior of an office: Crosby Asset Management, PRC Towers.
o The interior is distinct from an instinctively western
response to interiors for financial institutes. Drawing
references from the Asian south eastern culture, Design
Options created a rich palette of fabrics, colours and
textures that communicated not only the culture but values
of generosity, warmth and hospitality.
Category 111: Residential Architecture
 Khawaja Residence, 500 sq. yards. DHA.
A five bedroom house with two independent units.

3. Category 1V: Renovation
 Zimmermann Residence, 500 sq. yards. DHA.
Before After Before After Before After
Current Projects
 Abid Aslam Residence, 500 sq. yards. DHA
 Shaazim Ashraf Residence, 1000 sq. yards. DHA
 Adnan Sheikh Residence, Renovation, 500 sq. yards,
DHA
 Shabbir Patka Residence, Renovation, 1,000 sq. yards,
DHA
 Café Student (Franchise Design), 100 sq. yards, Defence
Market.
 Adaptive Reuse of “Hamid Market”, Bolton Market.
 Concept store for Women Essentials, 10,000 sq. feet,
Zamzama.
 Shamraf‟s, Clothing Store, Interior, Dolmen Mall, Clifton
and Tariq Road
 Shafiq Jeweller‟s, Interior, Mehran Shopping Mall, Clifton
 Elbow Room, Lahore Airport
 Liberty Books, Remodeling, Bilawal Chowrangi Branch,
Karachi
 Envicrete Showroom, Lahore
 CIAO, Seventy seater coffee shop and diner at Zamzama,
Makeover, DHA
 Clippers Salon for Men, Khadda Market, DHA
 Liberty Book Store - The Learning Years, BBQ Tonight
Branch, Karachi

4. Professional Experience
 Senior Architect
Naheed Mashooqullah (Firm): June „99 - Dec. ‟02
 Associate Architect
Design Group Practice: May „97 – July ‟98
 Junior Architect
Arcop Associates Oct. ‟95 – Feb. ‟97
Educational Qualification:
Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture (I.V.S.A.A.) 1990 – 1995
 Bachelors of Architecture (Distinction), Founders Award.
Thesis Dissertation Topic: Homeless, who, why & how.
Thesis Design Project: Towards a no cost architecture, structure,
materials and planning of shelter for rural urban migrants, an NGO
 St. Joseph‟s College for Women – Intermediate Science (A Grade)
1989
 Habib Girls School – Matriculation Science (A1 Grade) 1987
Affiliations
 Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners – Life Time Member
 Institute of Architects – Associate Member
 Pakistan Institute of Interior Design – Executive Committee Member
 Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture Alumni Association –
President and Founding Member
 Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture – Member of Board of
Studies 2011-2012
 PANI Group – Executive Committee Member.
Achievements
IAP Excellence Award Nomination in two categories – 2009 and 2012
Nesvita – Women of Strength Award – 2009
Siemens – Calendar Appreciation Award – 2003
Institute of Architect of Pakistan – Certificate of Merit – An Honourable
Mention In The IAP House Ideas Competition – 2002
Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture – Founders Award – 1995