architecture
Satire / Kid who can draw surprised it's not enough for an Architecture degree
For an individual who took pride in their creativity, Shilpi resorted to the most unoriginal solution to this problem of hers. She aspired to become an architect.
Is there an architecture for marginal communities?
Our experience of designing Brac regional offices across rural Bangladesh.
What it takes to study architecture
Despite how mentally and physically taxing it may be, Bangladesh churns out hundreds of new Architecture graduates each year.
Heatwaves, global warming, and the ethics of our cities
We must rethink how cities are planned, designed, and administered to combat the adverse effects of both the heat island problem and climate change.
‘PoroCity’- Exploring Dhaka’s urbanism through architecture
The installation in the Kala Kendra premises invites the general mass to the venue and creates a welcoming place, connected with the urban spaces.
Things you probably didn’t know about mosque architecture in Bangladesh
The cultural legacy of Bengal is imbued in its breath-taking religious structures. Being a predominantly Muslim land, it's unsurprising that mosques constitute the majority of such architectural wonders. Throughout the course of Islamic rule in Bengal, stretching from the early Sultanate period to modern times, the designs of mosques have undergone a continual evolution.
‘The book is a handicraft product’: BUET’s ‘Studio X’
"[This] is an important collection of work to be made available to the architecture, planning and engineering community as a key cornerstone of continuing to build Bangladesh", Transcom GCEO Simeen Rahman writes in her foreword.
“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.
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.
