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

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Confronting architecture’s complicity with racism

In “Reconstructions” at the Museum of Modern Art, African-American designers and artists envision an architecture of Blackness that grapples with the field’s troubled history

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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

Aerial view of Dhaka City. RAJUK has consistently failed to address proper management of the city even after coming up with the proposed Detailed Area Plan. Photo: Collected

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Whose interest does the proposed Detailed Area Plan (DAP) serve?

World+Biz

Trump orders US govt to only construct ‘beautiful’ buildings

The design incorporates a circular structure with a round courtyard in the middle. Photo: Shompod Abdullah Al Hai

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Architecture that inspires education

The private villa is situated amid the coastal freshness of Himchori. Photo: Sandro DI Carlo Darsa

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A private villa by the longest marine drive