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Abstract

The popularity of creativity came about because of the increased recognition that the world, along with its economic, social and cultural structures was changing dramatically. This was driven in part by information technology revolution. Coping with these changes required a re-assessment of cities’ resources and potential and a process of necessary re-invention on all fronts.1 A Living city in the 21st century, thus came to be the one that is committed to fostering creativity among its citizens and to providing emotionally satisfying places and experiences for them. The philosophy is that there is always more creative potential in a place and proposes that conditions need to be created for people to think, plan and act with imagination in harnessing opportunities or addressing seemingly intractable problems. A living city is thus defined by the innovative ventures it’s people take part in, an ability to evaluate the ideas that affect their lives and those around them, making them an living society. The role of architecture is that of a middle ground, a distinctive physical space that connects the thinkers, producers and consumers, each with a role of their own. As it stands, on the world stage, Pakistan lags behind and trends shows that despite the interest and impact of IT, it’s people have show less active participation, to understand and evaluate the phenomenon that greatly affects their world. The middle ground, the place of gathering and reflection is the missing link and the inability of the city to collect and provide a platform to those who do think. In an attempt to record the creativity that the locality is capable of, the program of a museum, a place that has been continuously reinvented in the past, is appropriated for the life of present, in hopes that a brighter future may exist.