Sevakunj Hostel
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| Sevakunj Hostel | |
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 View of the building from Aram Bagh Road | |
 Interactive map of the Sevakunj Hostel area | |
| General information | |
| Location | Aram Bagh Road, Rambagh Quarter, Karachi, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 24°51′18″N 67°0′43″E / 24.85500°N 67.01194°E |
| Current tenants | unknown |
| Inaugurated | 1910s[1] |
| Owner | Dewan trust[1] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | unknown |
The Sevakunj Hostel, a historic landmark in Aram Bagh Road, Rambagh Quarter, Karachi. The building was erected in the 1910s by an affluent Hindu family.
The building of the Sevakunj Hostel, resembling a flawless square, is arranged around a courtyard. Rooms in the two-story structure are positioned around this central space. The building boasts symmetrical adornments on all four sides, with each side divided into two-halves featuring central window openings. Every room includes a balcony bordered by wrought iron grilles, upheld by stone brackets.[2] The building boasts minimal yet refined exteriors adorned with a series of long windows. Its layout is distinctive, featuring a central courtyard instead of an open compound. This courtyard served as a communal area within the hostel and hosted university events.
