architecture
Art vs Development: Should we erase our rich architectural history?
Dhaka's transitions carries the question of whether our historic buildings shall be preserved. From an economic viewpoint, there is financial gain in replacing them with buildings. The question now becomes whether the cultural heritage outweighs this financial gain.
“Bengal Stream”: Exploring the ever growing architecture of the land
The opening ceremony of ‘Bengal Stream: The Vibrant Architecture Scene of Bangladesh’ was held at Bengal Shilpalay December 10, 2022. M.A Mannan, Honorable Minister of Planning, Government of Bangladesh inaugurated the exhibition as the Chief Guest. Nathalie Chuard, Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh, and Honorable Member of Parliament, Mr. Asaduzzaman Noor, were also present as Special Guests at the event.
Art vs Development: Should we erase our rich architectural history?
Dhaka's transitions carries the question of whether our historic buildings shall be preserved. From an economic viewpoint, there is financial gain in replacing them with buildings. The question now becomes whether the cultural heritage outweighs this financial gain.
What students can expect from a major in Architecture
Architecture is a lot more than just drawing buildings and designing interiors.
Experiencing architecture around us
Architecture exists all around us, effecting our daily lives.
Taorem Sananu wins the Thesis of the Year Golden Award at ARCASIA
ARCASIA intends to unite architects in this region and provide them with a platform to maintain professional networks.
Evolving mosques in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, many new mosques with their edgy architecture are reflecting changes in the populace’s changing mores.
Rose Garden: A history of passion and pride
At Kamini Mohan (K.M.) Das Lane in Tikatuli of Old Dhaka, there lies a majestic mansion called “Rose Garden”. Interestingly, it was built to host parties by one of the prominent zamindars of Dhaka, named Hrishikesh Das. He built the Rose Garden in 1931 on a 22-bigha plot along with a famous garden that had various species of rare roses. Thus the compound earned the name “Rose Garden”. The central piece of the garden is the elegant building.
A quiet masterpiece that serves as Dhaka's gateway
These buildings also had a political history. They were the products of what the military regime of Muhammad Ayub Khan called the “Decade of Development” (1958-68), intertwined with West Pakistan's shrewd political strategy of placating East Pakistan's agitating Bengalis through architectural and infrastructure development.
Marina Tabassum: An architect in search of roots
The narrow “main” roads filled with potholes and iron rods plunging out, the scorching afternoon heat and a destination unknown to
Help build eco-friendly infrastructures, PM to architects
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeks cooperation from the country's architects in building infrastructures using local resources keeping in mind the environment and land resource constraint.