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New $35 million investment in Lahore unveiled in London 

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British-Pakistani business group One Homes has unveiled a new $35 million residential development in Lahore at a global keynote and media event held at The May Fair Hotel in London.

The event marked the first official presentation of the development, revealing its architecture, interiors, residences and amenity programme ahead of an international launch across the UK, Europe and North America.

One Edition marks the British developer’s return to Lahore following the success of One Canal Road, its flagship development in the city, which has now entered the handover phase. Designed by internationally acclaimed Miami-based architect Kobi Karp, One Canal Road established a new benchmark for premium residential development in Lahore and became one of the city’s most recognised addresses.

Aqib Hassan, Chief Commercial Officer at One Homes, said: “One Canal Road proved what was possible. We came to Lahore as an international developer, built in the heart of the city and set out to create a new standard in the market.”

The development became the foundation for a wider portfolio that now exceeds $435 million across Lahore and Islamabad. One Edition represents the next stage of that journey, shaped not by what has succeeded elsewhere, but by a deeper understanding of Lahore itself.

“One Edition doesn’t try to imitate another city. It belongs here in Lahore. It feels like home,” Hassan added. “It’s modern living fused with a celebration of Lahore’s rich culture.”

Located on Raiwind Road, approximately ten minutes from Lahore Ring Road, the development sits within an established residential corridor connecting residents to the wider city. Its position places it within convenient reach of leading schools and universities, healthcare, shopping destinations and major residential communities.

One Edition has been conceived specifically for overseas Pakistanis, a community One Homes has developed deep expertise in serving across its portfolio. It is designed for those building lives around the world who want to remain connected to Lahore without compromising the quality, comfort and services they have come to expect.

Kobi Karp returns as lead architect following his work on One Canal Road. His appointment reflects both the strength of that collaboration and the ambition of what follows. For One Edition, the design intent moves from import to interpretation, drawing on Lahore’s character to create a building that belongs to its city.

London-based Jolie Design Studio has been appointed to lead the interiors, marking its first project in Pakistan. Known for a sensory-led philosophy that considers how spaces are lived and experienced, Jolie brings an approach centred on atmosphere, comfort and the details that shape daily life.

Aqib said that the One Group has more than $435 million in projects under development across Lahore and Islamabad, with focus on overseas Pakistanis.

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