Architecture

Architecture

Forging a distinct identity: How sculptures carved a space in Dhaka’s new buildings

Forging a distinct identity: How sculptures carved a space in Dhaka’s new buildings

As modern architecture begins to incorporate sculptures, we take stock of its value, which extends beyond just aesthetics

Café River Front: Creativity using containers

Café River Front: Creativity using containers

New contextualism: A path to a sustainable and equitable future

New contextualism: A path to a sustainable and equitable future

The sustainable design of Ajo Idea Space contains 18 layers that have been brought to life through repurposed materials and innovative construction techniques. Photo: Nazmus Sakib

Ajo Idea Space in Gulshan: Building the new with the old

The architectural grandeur resembles the exoskeletal structure of an oval-shaped marine creature. Photo: Volumezero Limited

An iconic, green railway station to elevate your Cox's Bazar experience

Nooruddin Complex: Of childhood, dreams and a sense of community

Nooruddin Complex: Of childhood, dreams and a sense of community

Photo: TBS Graduates

TBS Graduates launches ‘Scholar Hunt’ to spot undergraduate talent

The space includes a colourful canopy overhead to provide shade and also help in rainwater collection. Photo: Courtesy

Intent Wings: A solution-driven design for children

The architecture seamlessly merges with ongoing artistic endeavours, capturing a myriad of poignant memories. Photo: Junaid Hasan Pranto

Where art resides: The house of sculptor Alak Roy

Two water bodies are positioned in both the north and south directions to facilitate the cooling effect during the warm summer. Photo: Bejury Ansary. Photo: Bejury Ansary

Tropical Pavilion: A sustainable, poetic retreat

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A blend of Sultanate tradition and nature

The playground (top right) is located within a residential area dense with civic facilities. Some major facilities include the Lalbagh Model School (extreme right), a Kali Mandir temple (the brick structure with pyramid roof), a crematorium (alinged to the temple), a graveyard for the Hindu( next to the crematorium) community across a small water body (in the middle), and an under-construction DCC maternity clinic (left white building).

Using architecture to create communal harmony

A three-dimensional rendered image of Pawmum Tharkla. The main building is 25 feet tall and includes a massive thatched roof that is 52 feet long and 25 feet wide. Photo: Courtesy

Pawmum Tharkla: A structure that responds to the community’s needs