architectural beauty

There is a huge field for the kids to play in, which they have named ‘Maidan’. Photo: Saqlain Rizve
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The Aga Khan Academy: Of history, modernity and the future

Although the construction is expected to be finished in 2025, the project has already won the World Architecture Festival Award 2017 in the Future Projects (Education) category

The Abiana project by Studio Morphogenesis has a marvellous and functional pantry add-on to their kitchen area. Photo: Studio Morphogenesis
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All about in-between spaces and worn out places

The balcony railings of the Boro Sardar Bari in Sonargaon. Made of cast iron, these railings feature vertical posts with intricate designs on top. Photo: Noor-A-Alam
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The evolution of railing and grille designs

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 architecture of tomorrow mimics nature to cool the planet
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The architecture of tomorrow mimics nature to cool the planet

The geodesic dome reflects on the waterbody creating the illusion of a complete sphere. Photo: City Syntax
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Bangabandhu Military Museum: When architecture brings bravery and history to life

The restaurant, Ajo Idea Space in Uttara has built a space, which catches most of the daylight and is oriented to allow proper airflow. Photo: Noufel Sharif Sojol
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Setback and relax: The best way to make use of the free space hemming your building

Proposed coordinated complex of public library and national museum at Shahbag. Photo: Courtesy
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National Public Library and the National Museum renovation: A bold vision for the future

Built on a budget of just $2 million, this riveting structure stands as an embodiment to how much can be achieved with so little. Photo: Asif Salman/URBANA
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Less is More: How Cyclone Sidr inspired the world’s best building

The ‘Trimmed Egg’ shaped space holds the journal shelves and reading tables. Photo: Noor A Alam/TBS
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FBS e-library at the University of Dhaka: Renovation of a masterwork

3 Bangladeshi projects win ‘Honorable mention’ award of ARCASIA Awards for Architecture 2021
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3 Bangladeshi projects win ‘Honorable mention’ award of ARCASIA Awards for Architecture 2021

The materials used in the Arts faculty premise were red oxide metal, pure brass-patina paired with turquoise-hued pigmented neat cement and terracotta bricks. Photo: Mohammad Shamim
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Reimagining unattended spaces at the DU campus

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

The architectural beauty of New York