Tabeer e Nau is a self-initiated program of two individuals, André C. Meyerhans and Faisal Arshad, who strongly believe in the exploration of cross discipline and collaborative works. The word "Tabeer e Nau" is extracted from Urdu language and roots back to Persian literature. "Tabeer" means "Interpretation" and "Nau" means "New" or "Re-", deriving to "Re-Interpretation."

"Re-interpretation" is the key objective of the private educational initiative behind Tabeer e Nau. During the cross-disciplinary, educational excursions, young professionals and students explore traditional artifacts and ornaments of the region and transform them into contemporary artworks, designs and architecture.

Tabeer e Nau 01 summer school took place in Hunza Valley, Northern Pakistan, from 10th to 19th August 2018. The project has been supported on the grounds by Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan as well as Aga Khan Cultural Services Pakistan. The end event, where findings as well as developed designs were presented, took place at the Residency of the Embassy of Switzerland in Islamabad, 20th August 2018. Brighto Paints sponsored Tabeer e Nau 01.

The outcome of Tabeer e Nau 01: various smaller objects, pieces of furniture, fabric designs, fashion, architectural interventions and temporary structures as well as packaging designs and visual characters. These designs are assessed in regards of prototyping and small series production - ideally in the Hunza Valley, Pakistan.

Tabeer e Nau 02 has an exciting program and is scheduled for 26th October to 4th November 2018! All relevant information can be found on this website.