Ifrah Asif

Ifrah Asif is an architect and a preservationist with an interest for regional and sustainable design. She is a Fulbright Scholar in the Graduate Program in Historic Preservation at UPenn. During her time at UPenn, she worked as a Research Assistant for Professor Frank Matero, Chair of Historic Preservation Program. She was also a summer research fellow at the Center for Architectural Conservation at UPenn. She has worked with the Aga Khan Foundation in Pakistan to preserve UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Lahore Fort. Her research interests include traditional and regional architecture, that is responsible, cost-effective and its application in the contemporary design practice. Ms. Asif is passionate about conserving and reviving the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan.