Architecture

A school built with indigenous tools, styled after its people
Bangladesh

A school built with indigenous tools, styled after its people

The elevated ground is made out of soil on which grass and trees have grown. This grass-covered elevated ground extends to the perimeter of the establishment. Photo: Maruf Raihan
Habitat

Aman Mosque: Where form and function complement each other

Lakshmi Villa: The mysterious house still carrying the memory of partition
Habitat

Lakshmi Villa: The mysterious house still carrying the memory of partition

Since it's open-air and adjacent to a water body, you will find the lounge very peaceful and pleasant, even though there is no air conditioning. As a result, the space feels connected to nature. Photo: Courtesy
Habitat

Edison Prospero: Find a retreat in your home

Desco wanted to make a bold statement with their new head office building, a physical entity that would be a corporate icon. Photo: Courtesy
Habitat

Desco head office: When commitment to community and environment inspires architecture

The front balcony has French-style coupled-columns on the first floor. Photo: Wikimedia
Habitat

Balihar Rajbari: A 350 year old window into the past

The home is bright, naturally lit, and aerated as possible, resonating the namesake ‘Noor’. Photo: Noor A Alam
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Noor residence: A retreat to fond memories

The open-to-sky bridge diagonally leads to the double-height open courtyard in the middle of the complex. Photo: Maruf Raihan
Habitat

Institute of Architects Bangladesh: An oasis for Bangladeshi architects

The two-storied mosque has no windows. Photo: Courtesy
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The well-lit, well-ventilated windowless mosque of Lakshmipur

Photo courtesy- Asif Salman
Habitat

Satkhira hospital named world's best new building

Amirabad Clinic in Faridpur was built with earthen block and bamboo
Habitat

Bangla Bari: Building sustainable structures for our rural Bangladesh

Anonymous residential building, Manhattan, New York. Photo: Paul Brouns
In Focus

The architectural beauty of New York

The 4.5-acre property on which Intercontinental stands was initially a part of Ramna park. Photo: Noor-A-Alam
Panorama

History, luxury and rebirth: Hotel Intercontinental Dhaka’s evolution over 55 years