Identification of Industrial Heritage and a Theoretical Framework for an Industrial Heritage Inventory System in Pakistan

Heritage studies and historical preservation in Pakistan, which have gained momentum the past few decades, been focused primarily on residential, commercial, religious architecture dating to British Mughal eras, leaving aside an important layer of economic urban history related industrialization major cities. Most industrial buildings are left decay or demolished make space for new development. Based a literature review Pakistan’s heritage site surveys conducted Pakistan between 2019 2021, several facilities were identified that social, cultural, potential reuse retooling address problem inadequate public amenities areas. There is, however, no documentation regarding such sites is available use by stakeholders. An inventory system proposed establish overview (types sites, current properties, spatial characteristics, significance) facilitate recognition management these sites. “industrial record” (ISIR) form record information about In addition, statement significance” (ISSOS) recording description, value, architectural elements significant The step toward its adaptive contribution regeneration.