House of Nannas
One home for Dr. Ajaz Anwar’s legacy — where collectors, readers and donors each find their way in.
The client
House of Nannas, founded on 27 November 2011 in Lahore, is a cultural and charitable institution led by Dr. Ajaz Anwar — the renowned painter of old Lahore, former Director of the Art Gallery at the National College of Arts, and a leading voice of the Lahore Conservation Society. It is named after ‘Nanna’, the iconic cartoon character created by his father, cartoonist Anwar Ali.
The challenge
House of Nannas is many things at once: an artist’s studio and legacy, a seller of original paintings and authentic prints, a publisher, a heritage campaign, a mentoring space for young artists, and a charity. Each speaks to a different audience — collectors, readers, students, heritage lovers and donors.
The website needed to give each of them a clear path, while keeping the warmth and history that make the institution what it is.
What we built
A catalogue collectors can trust
Each painting is listed with its medium, painting number, size, paper and collection status — available, or acquired and by whom — with a direct “Inquire” button. Works are sold with a Certificate of Authenticity.
A digital library
Books by Dr. Ajaz Anwar and Anwar Ali, including Urdu and Punjabi titles such as Reminiscences of Old Lahore and Guwaachiaan Galaan, with home-delivery information.
A heritage writing archive
Dr. Anwar’s published articles on Lahore’s monuments and culture — from Shalimar Gardens to Badshahi Masjid — collected in one place.
Giving made simple
A donation page for the White Cane and Wheelchair Bank, with a short form and preset amounts.
Biography, events and gallery
The story of Dr. Anwar’s life and work, the workshops, exhibitions and lectures the House hosts, and a photo gallery.
A heritage feel
A classic serif type pairing and warm, paper-toned colours that suit painted streetscapes of old Lahore.
A closer look
Is this for you?
A good fit for artists’ estates, heritage organisations and charities that need to tell several stories — and serve several audiences — from one website.
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