Architecture

Photo courtesy- Asif Salman
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Satkhira hospital named world's best new building

Dhaka-based architecture firm Urbana, led by architect Kashef Chowdhury, is behind the project

Amirabad Clinic in Faridpur was built with earthen block and bamboo
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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

An image from architect V. Mitch McEwen’s “R:R,” which envisions an alternative New Orleans. Photo: Bloomberg
Bloomberg Special

Confronting architecture’s complicity with racism

This simple yet unique piece of architecture has been designed keeping in mind the sanctity of the Khanqah and the original tone of the surrounding natural environment. Photo: Mahbub Ikbal
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Spirituality in architecture: A Fakir’s Khanqah in focus

When Khan Jahan Ali built it, the Shat Gambuj Mosque was one of the largest mosques at that time. Photo: Collected
Explorer

Incredible Bagerhat

The facade of the building is designed metaphorically with verses of poems of 12 leading poets of Bengali literature. Photo: Daniele Domenicali
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Ninakabbo: Translating poetry into architecture

Sultani Mosque after conservation. Photo: Author
Explorer

Ruaylbari Fort: An architectural wonder from Mediaeval Bengal

The introduction of a water body, bamboo screen, high ceiling and other vernacular elements substantially reduce electricity costs by eliminating the need for air conditioning and artificial lighting and making the space cool and comfortable to work in.Photo: Jubair Hasan
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Amber Denim Loom Shed: A contemporary architecture that blends tradition with modernity 

The flight of stairs goes up to the next level, where the glassed living room is located. The first floor contains two bedrooms with a roof of green on the ceiling. Photo: Ar. Maruf Raihan/Corpovisuals
Habitat

A container house that escapes urban boredom

To accommodate a function under a single roof, and resembling traditional Islamic architecture - were the main challenges behind designing Kamalapur Railway Station Photo: Noor A Alam/TBS
Habitat

The architectural significance of the Kamalapur Railway Station

Dhaka University's 'TSC' to be demolished to erect a new building: How acceptable is the decision?
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Dhaka University's 'TSC' to be demolished to erect a new building: How acceptable is the decision?