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Biography: Architect Mustapha Khalid/Vistaara Creation

Architect_Mustapha_Khalid_Palash
Architect_Mustapha_Khalid_Palash

Mustapha Khalid,(Bengali: মুস্তফা খালিদ পলাশ) (born 1963) popularly known as Palash, is considered as one of the most leading contemporary Architects of Bangladesh.  Being a graduate of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Khalid quit teaching as Assistant Professor from the same university in 1998.

Bashundhara_City_Dhaka
Bashundhara_City_Dhaka

 

Achievements:

For last 2 decades Khalid with his team and his company Vistaara Architects, had created numerous outstanding architectural masterpieces in Dhaka, capital city of Bangladesh. Some of his commendable works include...

  • Bashundhara City
  • Unique Trade Center,
  • Abdul Monem Business District,
  • Rich Center,
  • Westin Dhaka Hotel,
  • Banglalink Head Office,
  • Grameenphone Head Office,
  • Peoples Insurance Bhaban,
  • AKtel Head Quarter (Nafi Tower),
  • Shahara Centre,
  • SPL Western Tower,
  • Lab Aid Cardiac Care Hospital,
  • State University of Bangladesh,
  • Bashundhara Convention Center,
  • Bashundhara Fitness Center,
  • Siaam Tower and many more.  
  • Rangs Babylonia
  • Rangs RD Centre
  • Rangs FC Enclave 
  • Eastern Bank HQ
  • IFIC Bank HQ
  • Radisson BLU Bay View Hotel
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    Rangs_Babylonia_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation

    His constructions are noted for their being in 21st century mode, verging on experimentalism. His novel approaches towards architecture make him peerless or practically singular in our country. Khalid has in his credential many local and international awards in recognition of his works. Currently Khalid with Vistaara is busy with quite a big number of corporate buildings and five star hotel projects. As an architect, Palash usually concentrates on his city, Dhaka. The city's hustle and bustle, its architectural elements and vicariousness are also focused in his art works. Dhaka's raw structure and its compact atmosphere are captured in his works with liveliness and intimacy. Mustapha Khalid is considered as one of very few Celebrity Architects of the country. He has participated several architectural exhibitions, seminars, workshops, architecture week and consultancies na.

    Eastern_Bank_HQ_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation
    Eastern_Bank_HQ_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation

    ART:

    Besides being an architect, Palash is also an ardent painter. His solo painting exhibition titled “Of Conflict and Harmony” was held in 2009 at Gallery of Fine Arts of Asiatic Society, Dhaka.

    From his childhood, art has been keenly connected with Khalid's umbilical cord. As the son of a painter, he grew up in an artistic ambiance. During this time, he started to detect the imaginative world and documented his vision and observation. When Palash feels saddened and his creative endeavor flourishes, brush and colors assist him to explore his inner vision. He records his pains, happiness and experiences through his canvas, which becomes a mirror of his pensive mood as reflected in his creative process. In the exposition, this is a clear statement about his aesthetic explorations. He is not concentrated on any particular theme, but nevertheless his themes are inextricably connected to each other. 

    His paintings, done in oil and acrylic, feature various architectural designs or shapes. They as well plunge deep into Nature. He has complete freedom to identify himself for his working styles that are apparently synchronized and technically phenomenal. He wants to proceed with a certain style that can become a personal hallmark of his works.

    Radisson_Bay_Blu_Hotel_Chittagong_Vistaara_Creation
    Radisson_Bay_Blu_Hotel_Chittagong_Vistaara_Creation

    Invonvement:

  • Managing Director, Vistaara Architects (Pvt.) Limited (Architecture & Planning industry) May 1988-Present (22 years)
  • Assistant Professor, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (Architecture & Planning industry) 1994-1998 (5 years)
  • Education:

    • Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology - B. Arch, Architecture, 1982-1988

    Groups:

    • World Architecture Community
    • AIA International
    • Member, IAB
    • Member, CTBUH
    Rangs_FC_Enclave_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation
    Rangs_FC_Enclave_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation

    Works:

    Eastern Bank HQ,Dhaka

     
    Eastern_Bank_HQ_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation
    Eastern_Bank_HQ_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation

    Eastern_Bank_HQ_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation
    Eastern_Bank_HQ_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation

    RD Rangs Centre,Dhaka

    RD Rangs Centre,Dhaka
    RD_Rangs_Centre_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation

    RD Rangs Centre,Dhaka
    RD_Rangs_Centre_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation

    RD Rangs Centre,Dhaka
    RD_Rangs_Centre_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation

    RD Rangs Centre,Dhaka
    RD_Rangs_Centre_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation

      Rangs FC Enclave,Dhaka

    Rangs FC Enclave,Dhaka
    Rangs_FC_Enclave_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation

    Rangs FC Enclave,Dhaka
    Rangs_FC_Enclave_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation

    Rangs Babylonia,Dhaka

    Rangs Babylonia,Dhaka
    Rangs_Babylonia_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation

    Rangs Babylonia,Dhaka
    Rangs_Babylonia_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation

    Rangs Babylonia,Dhaka
    Rangs_Babylonia_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation

    Rangs Babylonia,Dhaka
    Rangs_Babylonia_Dhaka_Vistaara_Creation

    IFIC Bank HQ,Dhaka

    IFIC Bank HQ,Dhaka
    IFIC_Bank_HQ_Dhaka

    Hotel Westin,Dhaka

    Hotel_Westin_Dhaka
    Hotel_Westin_Dhaka

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