Farhat Afzal

Lost in (Sylheti) Translation

Astounding how Sylheti people can express certain emotions in a specific way.

3y ago

Exhibiting the New Spirit in Bangladeshi Architecture

Four exhibitions in four different locations of the world, with one in Bangladesh, demonstrate the new vibrancy propelling architectural production and thinking in Bangladesh.

4y ago

Cities are changing faster than you think

When infrastructure for cities are built, they are built with the aim that they will sustain for at least three to four decades down the road. In the meantime, cities change in terms of technologies or service systems.

5y ago

Scope of history in the land of rivers

It is, of course, not an easy feat to understand the history of Bangladesh. Over the course of time, several factors have had influences on how history is perceived here. The strange geography and shifting political perimeters have constantly reshaped this region's art, culture, architecture and ways of living.

5y ago

Humayun's Tomb

The Timurid dynasty contributed to many radially symmetrical buildings—tombs and palaces—in many parts of Iran and Central Asia. However, before the construction of Emperor Humayun's tomb, no structure incorporated all these elements in a single monument .

6y ago

British Colonial Architecture in Bengal

This is why it is of greatest urgency now to preserve all old structures that are still standing today. These works should be documented as much as possible by historians who are researching on these regions.

6y ago
February 25, 2021
February 25, 2021

Lost in (Sylheti) Translation

Astounding how Sylheti people can express certain emotions in a specific way.

December 2, 2019
December 2, 2019

Exhibiting the New Spirit in Bangladeshi Architecture

Four exhibitions in four different locations of the world, with one in Bangladesh, demonstrate the new vibrancy propelling architectural production and thinking in Bangladesh.

August 9, 2018
August 9, 2018

Cities are changing faster than you think

When infrastructure for cities are built, they are built with the aim that they will sustain for at least three to four decades down the road. In the meantime, cities change in terms of technologies or service systems.

May 28, 2018
May 28, 2018

Scope of history in the land of rivers

It is, of course, not an easy feat to understand the history of Bangladesh. Over the course of time, several factors have had influences on how history is perceived here. The strange geography and shifting political perimeters have constantly reshaped this region's art, culture, architecture and ways of living.

April 9, 2018
April 9, 2018

Humayun's Tomb

The Timurid dynasty contributed to many radially symmetrical buildings—tombs and palaces—in many parts of Iran and Central Asia. However, before the construction of Emperor Humayun's tomb, no structure incorporated all these elements in a single monument .

February 19, 2018
February 19, 2018

British Colonial Architecture in Bengal

This is why it is of greatest urgency now to preserve all old structures that are still standing today. These works should be documented as much as possible by historians who are researching on these regions.

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