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Miami’s No 1 architect Kobi Karp comes to Pakistan with Diyar at One Canal Road

September 22, 2021

Miami’s leading architect Kobi Karp the name behind some of Miami’s most iconic developments including the Four Seasons Private Residences and the Legacy Tower, South Beach has completed the designs for the $30 Million luxury residential tower One Canal Road by Diyar Homes.

One Canal Road, Lahore, Diyar Homes designed by Kobi Karp architects
One Canal Road, Lahore, Diyar Homes designed by Kobi Karp architects

The design includes in excess of 25,000 square feet of amenity space finished with the finest VERSACE ceramics by the leading Italian design house and includes a sky pool which will be amongst Lahore’s highest above the penthouse floor of the building.

Commenting on the design of the project from an exclusive press conference in London’s plush Grosvenor House, Hotel on Park Lane, Kobi said “I have designed One Canal Road to the highest of international standards, the development rivals any of the best buildings I have designed in Miami or the Middle-East. One Canal Road will be an icon in Lahore’s skyline”.

Kobi Karp addressing Diyár Press Conference at Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.
Kobi Karp addressing Diyár Press Conference at Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.

Kobi Karp architects are Miami’s leading design studio, a multi award winning practice that have been involved in projects across the world including some of the most iconic developments in Miami including Astor & Edison Hotels, Palazzo Del Sol, Four Seasons Private Residences and private luxury homes for the likes of NBA start Juwan Howard and landmark developments in the Middle-East in Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Kobi Karp offices in Miami.
Kobi Karp offices in Miami.

Further adding Kobi said “It’s an honour to work on our first project in Pakistan and in a location of this kind at the heart of Lahore, I don’t think we could have had a better project and developer (Diyar Homes) to start with in Pakistan. For me great architecture is the crossover over between design and art. At Kobi Karp Architects we create timeless landmark architecture that stands the test of time. One Canal Road will be a landmark in Lahore”.

One Canal Road looking on to Gaddafi Stadium and Gulberg.
One Canal Road looking on to Gaddafi Stadium and Gulberg.

On his vision for One Canal Road Kobi added, “Every part of One Canal Road has been planned with exceptional attention to detail, from capitalising on the 360 degree views a location of this kind boasts, to the hotel style 6500 square foot lobby with 28 feet high ceilings, to the fitness centre, spa, and sky pool every inch of this development has been planned to create the penultimate luxury residential address in Lahore”.

Sky Villa at One Canal Road priced at over $2 Million poised to be the most expensive apartment in Lahore.
Sky Villa at One Canal Road priced at over $2 Million poised to be the most expensive apartment in Lahore.

Discussing the amenities Kobi said “Our amenities are en-par with the most luxury hospitality sector 5* hotel projects I have done across the world. With over 25,000 square feet of amenities and only 111 luxury residences One Canal Road presents the pinnacle of luxury living”.

Sky pool at One Canal Road by Diyar Homes.
Sky pool at One Canal Road by Diyar Homes.

Luxury residents private fitness suite.
Luxury residents private fitness suite.

Residents private theatre.
Residents private theatre.
Residents private Kids club.
Residents private Kids club.

Four Seasons Private Residences, Fort Lauderdale designed by Kobi Karp architects.
Four Seasons Private Residences, Fort Lauderdale designed by Kobi Karp architects.

One Canal Road, Lahore is a $30 million project by UAE based Diyar Homes. Diyar recently announced a collaboration with Versace ceramics as Lahore’s first project where floors and walls would be finished by the leading Italian design house.