Written by Samia Sharmin Biva Standfirst From repeated rejection letters to the highest professional honour of the Australian Institute of Architects, Iftekhar Abdullah’s career traces the quiet resilience of a migrant architect who transformed personal struggle into professional leadership and...

Most people don’t know him as Shamsul Alam. In professional circles and on construction sites, he’s simply known as "Bitu Bhai." Behind this familiar nickname lies a lifelong commitment to precision, resilience, and integrity in the world of structural...

British American Tobacco Bangladesh (BATB) is Bangladesh's largest international corporation, with headquarters and factories located around the country. The client desired a contemporary design with hotel-like amenities which will represent their vast industrial development in the fringe of the...

"The Light Cubes" is a compact residential building situated in Dhaka's northern residential neighborhood, Bashundhara. Nestled within a narrow rectangular site measuring 200.67 sqm, this architectural masterpiece exemplifies traditional Bangladeshi living for a close-knit, lineal joint family comprising grandparents,...

Bold Steps on a Small Scale The client’s primary concern with their previous house was the lack of natural sunlight, despite beingsurrounded by abundant greenery. They deeply desired a home that embraced natural light and air. Thisneed gave rise to...

Project Overview Project Name: Galaxy Residence Location: Block_M, Bashundhara RA, Dhaka Year of Completion: January, 2024 Client: Shovon Group Project Type: Residential Residence Galaxy is envisioned as an inward-looking sanctuary where architecture strengthens family bonds while preserving privacy and individuality. Designed for two brothers and...