Bangladeshi Contemporary Architectural Design and Projects with Context and Details of Works

National Monument(জাতীয় স্মৃতি সৌধ),Savar,Dhaka *Architect: Syed Mainul Hossain *Location: 23°21'40.90"N 90°15'19.00"E Jatiyo Smriti Shoudho ( জাতীয় স্মৃতি সৌধ ) or National Martyrs' Memorial is the national monument of Bangladesh. It is the symbol in the memory of the valour and the sacrifice of all those who gave their lives in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, which brought independence and separated Bangladesh from Pakistan. The monument is located in Savar, about 35 km north-west of the capital, Dhaka. It was designed by Architect Syed Mainul Hossain. National Monument(জাতীয় স্মৃতি সৌধ),Savar,Dhaka Plans for the monument were initiated in 1976. Following the site selection, road and land development, a nation-wide design competition was held in June, 1978. Following evaluation of the 57 submissions, Syed Mainul Hossain's design was chosen. The main structure and the artificial lake and other facilities were complete...

Martyred Intellectuals Memorial(বুদ্ধিজীবি স্মৃতি সৌধ),Rayer Bazar,Dhaka. *Architect : Jami Al Shafi, Farid Uddin Ahmed *Location: 23°45'03.50"N 90°21'25.70"E Martyred Intellectuals Memorial (বুদ্ধিজীবি স্মৃতি সৌধ) is a memorial built in memory of the martyred intellectuals of Bangladesh Liberation War. The memorial, located at Rayerbazar, Mohammadpur Thana in Dhaka, was designed by architect Farid U Ahmed and Jami Al Shafi. The initial proposal for a memorial at Rayer Bazar was brought forward by Projonmo 71 (organisation of the children of the martyrs of liberation war), who also laid a temporary foundation stone in 1991. Martyred Intellectuals Memorial(বুদ্ধিজীবি স্মৃতি সৌধ),Rayer Bazar,Dhaka. During the entire duration of Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, a large number of teachers, doctors, engineers, poets and writers were systematically massacred by Pakistan Army and their local collaborators, most notably the alleged Islamis...

*Name: KSHITI STHAPATI| Rajon Das (Lead), Amitav Mongol *Year: 2011 *Location: Sylhet Government College, Tilagor, Sylhet *Client: Sylhet Government College Our war for independence has always been an inspiration for our architects. Architect Rajon Das planned and executed this tribute to our martyrs patronized by Sylhet Government College which portrays our natural emotional tranquility as a nation. The narration is in Bengali. *সিলেট সরকারী কলেজ প্রাঙ্গণে নির্মিতস্মৃতিসৌধ -‘আশ্রয়’ সৃষ্টির নেপথ্য-ভাবনা : এই স্মৃতিসৌধটি সাতটি খড় বিছানো হেলানোতল কে পাশাপাশি বিন্যস্ত করে এমনভাবে ডিজাইন করা হয়েছে যাতে সবগুলোকে একত্রে দেখলেএকটি কুঁড়েঘর মনে হয়। প্রতিটা হেলানো তল এক একজন বীর শহীদের মৃত্যু-চিহ্ন (epitaph)।এরাই বাংলা ম...

*Architect Name: Md. Shahrier Hasan | DESIGN SOURCE *Year: 2015 *Location: Kanchan, Rupganj *Client: M. A. Sabur MASCO School – an elementary school designed by DESIGN SOURCE is located just outside of Purbachal Model Town. The school building is laid out to create a moderate size playground for the children. This playground, perhaps, the most significant feature of the project. The playground is the heart of the school and hosts a range of activities, academic and cultural events. The building acts as backdrop for the playground. The open floor plan allows a smooth transition between playground and the building itself.    *| From the Architect | MASCO SCHOOL – a newly founded elementary school locat...

Muhammad Rafiq Azam (Bengali: রফিক আযম), is an contemporary architect from Bangladesh. He and his firm, Shatotto, specialize in modern architectural aesthetics inspired by the lush, riverine landscape of the Bengal delta, and the ancient architectural heritage of the region. Shatotto intends to unearth the lost history and heritage of Bengal and recreate the missing link of its urban and rural culture. Shatotto also tries to bridge the gaps between architectural values and the current crisis of a responsible architecture, in order to generate conversation among people, communities and nature for a healthy society. Personal Information :- Internationally acclaimed architect Md. Rafiq Azam, Principal Architect, SHATOTTO architecture for green living. Soon after his graduation (B. Arch.) from the Department of Architecture, the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 1989 started practice with the STHAPOTIK-architects, engineers & planners as a part...