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

The presentation ceremony of ‘IAB Design Award 2016’ was held on February 4, 2017 at IAB Centre as a part of the events held alongside the Installation Ceremony of the 22nd Executive Council of Institute of Architects of Bangladesh. ‘IAB Design Award’ is the highest honor in the field of architecture in Bangladesh to recognize and honor the creative excellence of architects of Bangladesh. Initiated by IAB in 1996, the award has a two year cycle. In October 2016, design submissions were invited from members of IAB for the 8th cycle, i.e. 'IAB Design Award 2016'. For this cycle of awards, the 21st Executive Council of IAB revised the categories to include a wider range of projects. It has 8 categories depending on use and occupancy types. For the first time, awards were given for new categories such as Socio-Cultural and Others, which include Renovation, Landscape and Urban Design. In the program, Engr. Mosharraf Hossain MP, Hon’ble Minister for Housing &a

Fazlur Rahman Khan (Bengali: ফজলুর রহমান খান , Fozlur Rôhman Khan ) (3 April 1929 – 27 March 1982) was a Bangladeshi-American structural engineer and architect who initiated important structural systems for skyscrapers. Considered the "father of tubular designs" for high-rises, Khan was also a pioneer in computer-aided design (CAD). He was the designer of the Sears Tower (now Willis Tower), the tallest building in the world until 1998 and the 100-story John Hancock Center. Khan, more than any other individual, ushered in a renaissance in skyscraper construction during the second half of the 20th century. He has been called the "Einstein of structural engineering" and the "Greatest Structural Engineer of the 20th Century" for his innovative use of structural systems that remain fundamental to modern skyscraper construction. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat established the Fazlur R. Khan lifetime achievement medal in his honor.

  The World Trade Center Chittagong (also called World Trade Center or WTC Chittagong ), is a 90.70 meters (297.6 feet), 21-floor complex located in Agrabad Commercial Area, Chittagong, Bangladesh.The building opened in 2016.This is the first World Trade Center in Bangladesh. The Chittagong World Trade Center will have the following facilities: 5-star hotel International standard convention hall Conference center Exhibition hall World Trade Centre Club 3 basement car parking for 400 cars Media center Office block Block for financial institutions IT Zone Headquarters for the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry *General information Status: Topped-out Type: Commercial Address: 102-103, Agrabad C/A Town or city: Chittagong Country: Bangladesh Coordinates: 22.3257°N 91.8149°E Construction started: August 29, 2006 Opened: January 30, 2016 Cost: BDT 2 billion Owner: Chittagong Chamber of Commerce a