The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Building is a colonial-era building located on M. A. Jinnah Road, in central Karachi. Construction began in 1927, completed in 1930, and the building was then inaugurated in 1932.[1] It is considered to be one of the most architecturally significant buildings in Karachi.[2]
A foundation stone for a new municipal office was first laid at the site in 1895.[3] Groundwork for the new building was completed in 1915, but the remainder of construction did not begin until 1927.[3] Construction was completed in 1930, and the building was inaugurated in 1932,[1] as the Karachi Municipal Building.[4] The total cost of the building was Rs.1,775,000.[5]
The building's Silver Jubilee Clock, a clock tower with a Moorish-style dome, was added in 1935 to commemorate King George V's visit to the region.[5]
In January 2007, Karachi celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the building. The building went through a major renovation project which included repairing of the clock tower.[1]
Design of the building was devised by James S.C. Wynnes,[4] a Scottish architect from Edinburgh.[2] The building is mostly of an Anglo-Mughal style that blends native and colonial styles, but the building also contains Egyptian and Spanish motifs.[2] Construction used Jodhpur sandstone for the facade, while local yellow Gizri sandstone was used to wrap the rest of the building.[4]
Clock Tower
The building's Silver Jubilee Clock and clock tower were added in 1935, and built with neo-Moorish and colonial motifs.[5] The clock is surrounded by the words 'H M King George V, Silver Jubilee Clock 1935' along the outer perimeter of the clock.[3]
Municipal functions
The historic and iconic Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Building houses the mayor's and deputy mayor's office as well as the City Council (which has 304 members, all of whom are Union Committee Chairman). Due to increased number of members of Karachi's municipal government, and a shortage of space, the City Council passed a resolution for new City Council Building to be built in order to accommodate the required members on 3 October 2016.[8]
Gallery
KMC Building at night
The Silver Jubilee Clock was added in 1935 to commemorate the visit of King George V to British India
The building's style is a mix of European and Islamic motifs
References
^ abc"The past is another story..." 22 December 2008. from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
^ abcThe Archeology: An Organ of the Friends of Cultural and Archeeological [i.e. Archaeological] Heritage of Pakistan. International Press & Publications Bureau. 1993. from the original on 2022-06-25. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
^ abcSalman, Peerzada (2009-09-27). "Municipal magnificence". DAWN.COM. from the original on 2022-06-25. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
^ abcHaroon, Hameed; Baig, Mariam Ali (2004). Karachi Under the Raj, 1843-1947: Beyond empire. Pakistan Herald Publications. ISBN978-969-8837-03-7. from the original on 2022-06-25. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
^ abc"CLOCK TOWERS OF KARACHI | Feature - MAG THE WEEKLY". magtheweekly.com. from the original on 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
^Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2021-09-01). "Karachi administrator wants historic clock on KMC building fixed". DAWN.COM. from the original on 2021-09-01. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
^"CLOCK TOWERS OF KARACHI | Feature - MAG THE WEEKLY". magtheweekly.com. from the original on 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
^"About Karachi". www.kmc.gos.pk. from the original on 2016-06-23. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
karachi, metropolitan, corporation, building, karachi, metropolitan, corporation, building, colonial, building, located, jinnah, road, central, karachi, construction, began, 1927, completed, 1930, building, then, inaugurated, 1932, considered, most, architectu. The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation KMC Building is a colonial era building located on M A Jinnah Road in central Karachi Construction began in 1927 completed in 1930 and the building was then inaugurated in 1932 1 It is considered to be one of the most architecturally significant buildings in Karachi 2 KMC BuildingGeneral informationTypeMunicipal buildingArchitectural styleArt Deco Anglo MughalLocationKarachi PakistanCountryPakistanCurrent tenantsKarachi Metropolitan CorporationConstruction started5 November 1927Completed31 December 1930Inaugurated1932OwnerKarachi Metropolitan Corporation Government of SindhTechnical detailsMaterialGizri sandstoneDesign and constructionArchitect s James S C WynnesEngineerMeasham LeaCivil engineerJehangir N SetnaContents 1 History 2 Architecture 2 1 Building 2 2 Clock Tower 3 Municipal functions 4 Gallery 5 ReferencesHistory EditA foundation stone for a new municipal office was first laid at the site in 1895 3 Groundwork for the new building was completed in 1915 but the remainder of construction did not begin until 1927 3 Construction was completed in 1930 and the building was inaugurated in 1932 1 as the Karachi Municipal Building 4 The total cost of the building was Rs 1 775 000 5 The building s Silver Jubilee Clock a clock tower with a Moorish style dome was added in 1935 to commemorate King George V s visit to the region 5 In January 2007 Karachi celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the building The building went through a major renovation project which included repairing of the clock tower 1 On 31 August 2021 Karachi Administrator issued orders to fix historic British era Silver Jubilee Clock on KMC building 6 7 Architecture EditBuilding Edit Design of the building was devised by James S C Wynnes 4 a Scottish architect from Edinburgh 2 The building is mostly of an Anglo Mughal style that blends native and colonial styles but the building also contains Egyptian and Spanish motifs 2 Construction used Jodhpur sandstone for the facade while local yellow Gizri sandstone was used to wrap the rest of the building 4 Clock Tower Edit The building s Silver Jubilee Clock and clock tower were added in 1935 and built with neo Moorish and colonial motifs 5 The clock is surrounded by the words H M King George V Silver Jubilee Clock 1935 along the outer perimeter of the clock 3 Municipal functions EditThe historic and iconic Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Building houses the mayor s and deputy mayor s office as well as the City Council which has 304 members all of whom are Union Committee Chairman Due to increased number of members of Karachi s municipal government and a shortage of space the City Council passed a resolution for new City Council Building to be built in order to accommodate the required members on 3 October 2016 8 Gallery Edit KMC Building at night The Silver Jubilee Clock was added in 1935 to commemorate the visit of King George V to British India The building s style is a mix of European and Islamic motifsReferences Edit a b c The past is another story 22 December 2008 Archived from the original on 26 March 2016 Retrieved 18 March 2016 a b c The Archeology An Organ of the Friends of Cultural and Archeeological i e Archaeological Heritage of Pakistan International Press amp Publications Bureau 1993 Archived from the original on 2022 06 25 Retrieved 2022 06 25 a b c Salman Peerzada 2009 09 27 Municipal magnificence DAWN COM Archived from the original on 2022 06 25 Retrieved 2021 04 15 a b c Haroon Hameed Baig Mariam Ali 2004 Karachi Under the Raj 1843 1947 Beyond empire Pakistan Herald Publications ISBN 978 969 8837 03 7 Archived from the original on 2022 06 25 Retrieved 2022 06 25 a b c CLOCK TOWERS OF KARACHI Feature MAG THE WEEKLY magtheweekly com Archived from the original on 2021 04 15 Retrieved 2021 04 15 Reporter The Newspaper s Staff 2021 09 01 Karachi administrator wants historic clock on KMC building fixed DAWN COM Archived from the original on 2021 09 01 Retrieved 2021 09 01 CLOCK TOWERS OF KARACHI Feature MAG THE WEEKLY magtheweekly com Archived from the original on 2021 04 15 Retrieved 2021 09 01 About Karachi www kmc gos pk Archived from the original on 2016 06 23 Retrieved 2021 09 01 Coordinates 24 51 19 4 N 67 00 27 8 E 24 855389 N 67 007722 E 24 855389 67 007722 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Building amp oldid 1114177416, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
