Mr. Saeed Ullah Babur is a celebrated architect, academic, and leader with over 33 years of professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) from UET Lahore, and is a registered member of PCATP and MIAP. He further advanced his academic portfolio by earning a Diploma in Research Methodology from the prestigious Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., USA.

His career reflects a commitment to contextual integrity, cultural sensitivity, and timeless architectural aesthetics. In recognition of his distinguished contributions, he received the Mehdi Ali Mirza Award as the Best Graduate Architect of the Year.

Key Achievements and Contributions

• Mehdi Ali Mirza Award – Architectural Excellence.
• Research and field work for the book “Pivot of the Punjab” by Dr. James Wescot and Dr. Abdul Rehman.
• Extensive research on Hindu Shahiya Temples in the Salt Range.
• Scholarly research on Sultanate Period Architecture.
• Former Caretaker Provincial Minister (Punjab Cabinet 2018) responsible for:
  • Housing & Urban Development
  • Public Health Engineering
  • Environment Department
  • Co-Operative Department
• A thesis in the degree of masters in architecture was conducted by UET in the year 2024, titled “Analysing the impact of Saeed Ullah Babur’s work in Lahore”. This research based study focused primarily on the architect’s significant contribution in changing the building language in Gulberg, Lahore’s commercial centre.