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Yugen Waterfront: Bringing the rhythms of nature into an urban space

Alavee Hossain’s Yugen Waterfront is a unisex spa in Dhaka that blends Japanese minimalism with local design, offering a fresh take on self-care.

Photo: Collected

From clunky to chic: The evolution of switchboard design

Sencillo explores multifaceted furniture design trends of 2025

Sencillo explores multifaceted furniture design trends of 2025

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BSRM hosts “Architecture: Where to Go”: A visionary platform for the future of design

The project started in 2021 with a bright red staircase added to the front of the old building, which stands out against the white walls. Photo: Courtesy

A dash of nature, ingenuity and community: The story behind Noakhali’s ‘Food Forest’

Photo Credit: Syed Zakir Hossain

The rebirth of the iconic ‘red-brick’ Sobhanbag Mosque

Modern halls use stadium-style seating to optimise viewing angles and ensure clear sightlines from every seat. Photo: Courtesy

The changing facade of cinema halls

White sails, wooden floors, and sitting arrangements on the ‘deck’, all come together and resonate with the familiar silhouette of boats. Photo: Courtesy.

Buriganga Riverview: Redefining dining with design and heritage

With simple lines, proportions, and elegant textiles, the living room pieces create a sophisticated atmosphere. Photos: Courtesy

Armani/Casa in Bangladesh: A new era of luxury living

The primary block extends 25 metres, forming two wings of single-story structures that define the courtyard. Photo: Wasik Edaaf.

Baral Biddya Niketan: Architecture that raises conservationists

Unlike traditional horizontal campuses that require vast land, a vertical campus allows for efficient land use while having all necessary facilities within a compact space. Photo: Imama Karim

A towering legacy: Brac University’s vertical campus

The project incorporates green courtyards, surrounded by kitchens, and is designed as a play area where young children can be watched over by their parents. Photos: Courtesy

T-shelter: Designing a lifeline for urban disaster victims

In this concrete jungle, where fresh air feels scarce, Jatra offers a peaceful escape from the city’s chaos with mango tree, an open courtyard, and nature-inspired architecture. Photo: Jatra

Jatra: A cultural oasis in the concrete jungle of Banani