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A large rectangle tapestry by artist Rashid Choudhury blends perfectly with the orange couch and the red of the brick. Photo: Al Amin Abu Ahmed Ashraf

How a 42-year-old architectural classic evolved over the years

Architect Bashirul Haq, one of the pioneers of modern architecture in Bangladesh, built ‘Architect's Family Home and Studio’ in 1982. Located in one of the busiest areas of the capital,...

The striking dusty pink facade of the Zebun Nessa Mosque was derived from mixing vibrant pink pigments with concrete during the pouring process. Photo: Asif Salman

Coloured concrete: More than just 50 shades of grey

In the project Doula’s Heaven, the architects and designers incorporated planters and foliage on every level of the building. Photo: Dehsar Works

The growing importance of planters and foliage in modern apartments

The primary colour palette of the interior is very minimal - with brown-beige marble flooring, while the accessories of the house have beige, off-white, cream tones with a touch of gold. Photos: City Syntax

Kakoli Manor: Where concrete blends with nature

In Jolshiri Abashon Project, wetlands have been filled with sand or clay up to a depth of 20 to 30 meters before the land could be sold as plots. So the piles have to go as deep as 60-70 feet into the ground. Photo: Collected

Why you should consult a geotechnical engineer before building your house

The water reservoir between the crop fields and habitats works as a community edge buffer and natural barrier to facilitate elephant movement and reduce encounters with human settlements.

Synanthropic corridor: Using architecture to improve human-elephant interactions

The large-scale implementation of tensile structures use tension, rather than bending, to establish load-bearing stability. Photos: Bashat Architects Engineers

The subtle art of stadium design

The floor also features a ‘gallery wall’ with small wooden platforms for cats to climb and explore. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Biral Bari: A purrfect sanctuary for felines

The rooms are placed strategically with panoramic glass walls, which maximise the view towards the forest. Photo: Asif Salman

Bon-er-Bari: A secluded forest retreat redefining modern Bengal architecture

Earlier the stained glass windows of churches depicted biblical stories while the monumental glass windows of the cathedral of Brasilia, made in 1970, depicts abstract blue-green waves. Photo: Wikimedia

Transform your habitat with the timeless charm of stained glass

The project titled ‘Tale of an Ocean: Oceanarium Complex at Sonadia’ was conceptualised after Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority announced plans to establish three tourism parks in Cox’s Bazar. Photo: Courtesy

Saraf Nawer’s ‘tale of an ocean’

Primarily used to improve airflow, the perforated facade allows balanced sunlight to brighten the interior spaces and creates small light cubes inside. Photo: Courtesy

The Light Cubes: 3 generations in 3 floors

Wooden acoustic panels are often used for decorative purposes as sound waves are caught between the slats and in the felt backing, reducing echo. Photo: Collected

Acoustically sound: Why you should soundproof your space