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2020 FIRST QUARTER    02-05 International Affairs  Grafton Architects wins Pritzker Prize 2020  Celebration of AGA KHAN AWARD 2019 for Architect IAB PROPOSES THE WORKS OF LOUIS I KAHN, & his team  IAB President and Secretary Profession Attends  ARCASIA Committee on Professional Practice AND ROBERT G. BOUGHEY FOR THE (ACPP) Workshop in Colombo  World Urban Forum (WUF10): Connecting Culture  and Innovation 2020 WORLD HERITAGE TENTATIVE LIST AS MODERN IAB President Attends SLIA Annual Conference:  ARCHITECT 2020  HERITAGE  06-09 Institution Formal closing ceremony of ARCASIA Forum 20 and  IAB Build-Expo 2019  Celebration of IAB Foundation Day and inauguration of Sthapatyacharjo Muzharul Islam Road  Open Discussion on RAJUK drawing submission 

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23 Heritage News IAB proposes contemporary heritage sites of Bangladesh for inclusion in The World Heritage Tentative List to the first time ev¯’B emš— Drme postponed due to outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic 02 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS IAB NEWSLETTER

GRAFTON ARCHITECTS WINS PRITZKER PRIZE 2020

Yvonne Farrell and Shelley Ireland (2009); and Medical year. Winners of the Prize McNamara are the 2020 School, University of Limerick in include, inaugural laureate, Philip laureates for the Pritzker Limerick, Ireland (2012). They Johnson was awarded "for 50 Architecture Prize. The pair are have taught at institutions years of imagination and vitality co-founders of Grafton including École Polytechnique shown by the many museums, Architects, according to the Fédérale de Lausanne and theaters, libraries, houses, Pritzker Architecture were Accademia di Architettura di gardens, and corporate awarded for, “their integrity in Mendrisio and have lectured structures.", 2004 laureate Zaha their approach to both their internationally. The pair have Hadid, being the first female buildings, as well as the way previously held the Kenzo Tange prize winner, and Ryūe they conduct their practice," Chair at the Harvard Graduate Nishizawa, the youngest winner School of Design (2010) and the in 2010 at the age of 44. Yvonne Farrell and Shelley chair at Yale McNamara met in college at the University (2011). Yvonne Farrell The official ceremony granting School of Architecture at and Shelley McNamara were the award takes place every year, University College Dublin (UCD). awarded the Pritzker for the way usually in May, in an After graduating, both were they run their studio and for their architecturally significant site offered the opportunity to teach generosity towards their anywhere in the world. The event at UCD, they continued to do so colleagues. is invitation-only and is attended until 2008. According to Farrel, by international guests and “Teaching for us has always The Pritzker Architecture Prize is guests from the host country. been a parallel reality,” In 1978, awarded annually by the Hyatt The laureates receive $100,000 the pair, along with three others, Foundation, funded by the and a bronze medallion, based established Grafton Architects. Pritzker Family. The Pritzker on designs of Louis Sullivan, Their noteworthy projects Prize often called the Nobel Prize famed Chicago architect include North King Street for architecture, is the top prize generally acknowledged as the Housing in Dublin, Ireland in architecture. Possible winners father of the skyscraper. On one (2000); Urban Insitute of Ireland; are selected by Executive side is the name of the prize and University College Dublin (2002); Director, Martha Thorne who on the other are the words Solstice Arts Centre in Navan, asks past winners, academics, “firmness, commodity and Ireland (2007); Loreto critics, and others involved in delight”, recalling Roman Community School in Milford, architecture. Any licensed architect; Vitruvius’ fundamental Ireland (2006); Offices for the architect can apply for the prize principles of architecture, Department of Finance in Dublin, before the 1st of November each “firmitas, utilitas, venustas.”

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CELEBRATION OF AGA KHAN AWARD 2019 FOR ARCHITECT SAIF UL HAQUE & HIS TEAM

organized a celebration program flowers on stage. at the IAB Centre on 25 January At the end of this session, IAB 2020. The event's main attraction was President, Ar. Jalal Ahmed the presentation by Ar. Haque on handover crests as a token of Ar. Jalal Ahmed, President, IAB, his outstanding project entitled memento to Ar. Saif Ul Haque was present in the ceremony "Arcadia Education Project" in and Ar. Salma Khan and with the members of the 23rd Keraniganj, South Kanarchor. It expressed his honor to them Executive Council. Many IAB was a great demonstration of embracing with stoles. The 2019 was an excellent year in Fellows, Members, and the project with wonderful session was concluded with terms of our architects' Associate Members were also sharing experiences in terms of vote of thanks by Ar. Ehsan achievements. Bangladeshi present in the joyous event. The the project's inception, concept, Khan. Architect Saif Ul Haque (H-040) event was conducted by Ar. planning, construction method, won the prestigious Aga Khan , Vice President and many more aspects. The The second part of the event Award for Architecture for his (International Relations), IAB. project’s stunning drawings, was a complete celebration with outstanding project titled The celebration program illustrations, and photographs a delightful musical event where “Arcadia Education Project” in featured mainly two parts. In the made the audience entirely the audience was captivated by South Kanarchor, Keraniganj. Ar. beginning, Ar. Ehsan Khan engaged in the presentation. Ar. Ar. Nandanangshu Purkayastha Saif Ul Haque is the principal of welcomed everyone in the event Haque introduced all the team Dhrubo and his team’s glorious the architectural practice Saif Ul and gave a brief note to the members of the project and performance. Their exquisite Haque Sthapati and the Director audience about the Aga Khan acknowledged their effort and melody made the event even of Research & Design Program, Award Program and its contribution. There was a happier and more celebratory. A Bengal Institute for Architecture, significance. Ar. Jalal Ahmed discussion session right after his traditional, grand dinner followed Landscape and Settlements. To had delivered his valuable presentation where the audience this blissful cultural experience. celebrate this great speech to the audience before discussed intensely many issues The program was sponsored by accomplishment, IAB invited Ar. welcoming Ar. Saif Ul Haque and with Ar. Haque and applauded Berger Paints Bangladesh Saif Ul Haque and his team and Salma Khan with a bouquet of this great effort and teamwork. Limited. 04 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS IAB NEWSLETTER

IAB PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY PROFESSION ATTENDS ARCASIA COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (ACPP) WORKSHOP IN COLOMBO

A day long workshop of ARCASIA Committee Ar. Jalal Ahmed, President of IAB and Ar. Rita Soh. Delegates from other ARCASIA on Social Responsibility (ACSR) on Bayejid Mahbub Khondker, Secretary, Member countries also attended the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Profession made a presentation on the CPD workshop. programs practiced by different ARCASIA activities of IAB and took part in the Member Institutes was held at Colombo, Sri deliberations. The program was hosted by Ar. Kalim A Siddiqui, President, Lanka on 17 February 2020. Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) and Commonwealth Association of Architects was presided by the ARCASIA President Ar. (CAA) also attended the program.

IAB PRESIDENT ATTENDS SLIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE: ARCHITECT 2020

A day long workshop of ARCASIA Committee on Social Responsibility (ACSR) on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs practiced by different ARCASIA Member Institutes was held at Colombo, Sri Lanka on 17 February 2020.

Ar. Jalal Ahmed, President of IAB and Ar. Bayejid Mahbub Khondker, Secretary, Profession made a presentation on the CPD activities of IAB and took part in the deliberations. The program was hosted by Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) and was presided by the ARCASIA President Ar. Rita Soh. Delegates from other ARCASIA Member countries also attended the workshop.

Ar. Kalim A Siddiqui, President, Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) also attended the program. FIRST QUARTER 2020 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 05

WORLD URBAN FORUM (WUF10): CONNECTING CULTURE AND INNOVATION 2020

The 10th Session of the World Bangladesh attended the Ministry of Housing and Public Urban Forum (WUF) was held WUF10 and made presentation Works, Bangladesh, Ar./Planner during 8-13 February 2020 at in different sessions. The Dr. Taufique Jabin Utpal, Director Abu Dhabi which was convened Bangladeshi Government UDD, Ar. Ishtiaque Zahir Titas by UN-Habitat. Theme of the contingent was led by the from UIA, and Ar. Prof. Nasreen 10th Session was Cities of Minister of Ministry of Housing Hossain Nupur from BUET. Opportunities: Connecting and Public Works Mr. SM Rezaul Additionally, Ar. Sutapa Das, Ar. Culture and innovation. The Karim MP. Among the architects Zannatul Fardous, and Ar. Kazi World Urban Forum operates as from Bangladesh who attended Shamima Sharmin also attended a forward-thinking, open ended the WUF10 were Ar. Jalal the WUF10. think tank, providing a platform Ahmed, President-IAB, Ar. A.S.M. for multi-stakeholder dialogue, Aminur Rahman, Chief Architect, Ar. Jalal Ahmed as the Vice collaboration, and a Department of Architecture, President of CAA also attended Public-Private cooperation. Ministry of Housing and Public the presentations from CAA at Works, Bangladesh and Ar. the WUF10. A number of architects from Saiqua Bente Alam from DoA, 06 INSTITUTION IAB NEWSLETTER

FORMAL CLOSING CEREMONY OF ARCASIA FORUM 20 AND IAB BUILD-EXPO 2019

ARCASIA Forum 20, the largest Immediate Past President of IAB, excellence that everyone was At the end of the first session, Ar. annual gathering of Asian Ar. Mubasshar Hussain, Past striving to achieve. Dr. Abu. Sayeed. M Ahmed, architects held at Dhaka during President of IAB and Ar. Dr. Abu. Convener of the ARCASIA Forum 2-7 November 2019. IAB Build Sayeed M Ahmed, Convener of Afterward, Ar. Jalal Ahmed, Ar. 20 handed over the complete Expo 2019 (IAB Building Material ARCASIA Forum 20, and Past Kazi Golam Nasir, Ar. Mubasshar Report of the event to IAB & Technology Exposition 2019), President of IAB were present in Hussain and Ar. Dr. Abu Sayeed. President while he was given a the most prestigious annual the ceremony with the 23rd M Ahmed delivered their crest as a token of memento building material exposition of Executive Council members. The valuable speeches respectively from the Institute. Ar. Jalal the country organized by IAB, members of all to the audience. Ar. Ehsan Khan Ahmed expressed his thanks was also held on 2-4 November Committees/Subcommittees of then opened the floor and asked and gratitude to the Forum 2019 together with the ARCASIA the events and the all to come up and share their Convener and all the Forum 20 event at Bangabandhu representative students and thoughts and experiences with Committees’/Subcommittees' International Conference Centre faculty members from the each other. Ar. Bikash Saud members for their wholehearted (BICC), Dhaka. participating school of city-wide Ansary, Ar. Kazi Nurul Karim Dilu, support and cooperation for the installations during ARCASIA Ar. Masud Khan and many more successful accomplishment of These two successful big events Forum 20 were also present in architects shared their the events. 23rd EC, IAB had left a very good and positive the joyous event. The event was experiences of the events with sent Letter of Appreciation to all impression in the mind of all conducted by Ar. Ehsan Khan, all. Right after the sharing the Conveners, Member foreign guests as well as the Vice President (International session, Ar. Ehsan Khan Secretaries and Members of the local architect community. In Relations), IAB. declared the names of the Committees/Subcommittees. order to celebrate this great representative students and The session was concluded with achievement and formally close In the beginning, Ar. Ehsan Khan faculty members from the vote of thanks by Ar. Ehsan the activities of ARCASIA Forum welcomed all in the closing participating school of city-wide Khan. 20 and IAB Build-Expo 2019, the ceremony program and gave a installations during ARCASIA 23rd EC organized a formal brief summary of the ARCASIA Forum 20 and handed over the After the formal part, a delightful closing ceremony at the IAB and Build-Expo events to the crests to the winners and cultural event was performed by Centre on 7 March 2020, audience. Right after his brief, a certificates to all participants. Ar. Ar. Nandanangshu Purkayastha followed by a Cultural Program short audio-visual clip was Ehsanul Karim was rewarded as Dhrubo and his team. Their and a Dinner with the displayed with the glimpses of Special Recognition in the event beautiful melody made the event Committees / Sub-Committees. the events and snaps of the for his photograph “Triumph” for even more joyous and delightful. preparation phases. The clip the ARCASIA Photography This cultural event was followed Ar. Jalal Ahmed, President of helped explain and visualize the Exhibition. by a traditional grand dinner. IAB, Ar. Kazi Golam Nasir, magnitude of the events and the FIRST QUARTER 2020 INSTITUTION 07 08 INSTITUTION IAB NEWSLETTER

CELEBRATION OF IAB FOUNDATION DAY AND INAUGURATION OF STHAPATYACHARJO MUZHARUL ISLAM SARANI

IAB Foundation Day celebration welcome speech of Ar. Jalal Mayor by Ar. Dr. Farida Nilufar, and the naming of the road Ahmed, President, IAB and Secretary, Environment & named after the Architect followed by the Speeches of the Urbanization, IAB. In his speech, Muzharul Islam were held on 25 former presidents Ar. Shah Alam special guest Mayor Mr. Atiqul February 2020 at the IAB Centre Zahiruddin, Prof. Dr. Abu Sayeed Islam assured to cooperate with premises. Mr. Atiqul Islam, the M Ahmed, and Ar. Kazi Golam IAB on pressing urban issues newly elected Mayor of Dhaka Nasir. A part of the documentary and expressed his gratitude to North City Corporation was 'Tini' made by Ar. Enamul Karim the institute for taking such present as the special guest on Nirjhar on Architect Muzharul initiatives. The program was the occasion. Former Presidents Islam was shown on the conducted by Ar. Nowajish of the IAB, members of the 23rd occasion. Mahbub, General Secretary of Executive Council and other 23rd Executive Council, IAB. dignitaries were also present on A recommendation manifesto the occasion. titled 'Recommendations for Improving Urban Environment of The Program started with the Dhaka' was handed over to the FIRST QUARTER 2020 INSTITUTION 09

OPEN DISCUSSION ON THE ISSUES ARISING DURING THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF DESIGNS FOR RAJUK APPROVAL IN THE LIGHT OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION RULES AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

An open discussion was held at (A-233), Ar. Pradyut Basak (E-08), including misleading RAJUK IAB President drew everyone's Berger Seminar Hall of IAB Ar. Syed Sirajul Haque (H-034) explanations of the front attention and said that the Centre on 11 January 2020 made their statements. In balcony, side balcony, hanging problems would be resolved to a (Saturday) at 4:30 pm on the addition, various issues were veranda, were discussed. large extent with the new issues arising during the sent through e-mail by other method that would be preparation and submission of architects, including Ar. Nasima Some of the suggestions made implemented for the formulation designs for RAJUK approval in Islam (I-059), was also by the architects include holding and approval of the design at the light of building construction discussed. regular meetings with the RAJUK. He stated that the IAB rules and possible solutions. Ar. authorized RAJUK officers would act against the architects Nowajish Mahbub, General Several issues were addressed concerned, involving the involved in the forgery of the Secretary, IAB chaired the in the discussion, such as the members of the BC Committee signature and that RAJUK would meeting. Besides, on behalf of lack of coordination between the in the CPD or seminar activities also be asked to take action the Institute, Ar. Jalal Ahmed, Civil Aviation Authority and on construction rules, the against the RAJUK President, and Ar. Mamnoon RAJUK in design approval, the mandatory submission of officers/employees involved in Murshed Chowdhury, Vice illegal bond system at RAJUK, photographs of the constructed the forgery of the signature. All President (National Affairs) various harassing activities building during the application of the architects present at the addressed the meeting. against architects due to the the occupancy certificate by the meeting were also assured that forgery of signatures by others, building owner, and monitor the all the complaints received had Numerous architects including the illegal construction of construction of buildings to stop been duly documented and that Ar. Mahmudul Aziz (A-109), Ar. different parts of the building by illegal construction. all necessary steps would be Manzur Elahi (A-222), Ar. Mehedi the owner after the supervision taken to resolve them. Amin (A-174), Ar. Abdul Halim period. Other complaints, At the end of the meeting, the 10 AWARD IAB NEWSLETTER

AWARD GIVING CEREMONY OF KSRM AWARDS FOR FUTURE ARCHITECTS BEST UNDERGRADUATE THESIS

The much-awaited award-giving thesis teachers and respective A panel of eminent jurors Ar. ceremony of 'KSRM AWARDS architecture department too Mohammad Ali Naqi FOR FUTURE ARCHITECTS for received recognition on their [Vice-chancellor of Stamford Best Undergraduate Thesis, in achievements. University Bangladesh], Dr. Fuad association with IAB' was held H Mallick [Professor and Dean, on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 KSRM as a representative of the School of Design, BRAC at Hotel Intercontinental Dhaka. Building Industry has come University], Dr. Farida Nilufar This was the very first award forward to recognize the talents [Professor of Architecture at ceremony of this newly of graduating architecture BUET], Ar. Saif Ul Haque [Aga introduced Student Award for students by getting associated Khan award 2019 winner and the Award cycle 2018-19. This with IAB in making this proposal Director Research and Design award is a forum that brings from IAB a reality. This program, Bengal Institute for together under one roof all three collaboration would not have Architecture, Landscape and Architecture domains - been possible without their Settlement] and Ar. Mustafa Academia, Industry, and support. This will be an annual Ameen [Principle and Proprietor Profession. award program for graduating of Domus Architects] evaluated Architecture students these projects. Mr. S M Rezaul Karim MP, henceforth and play a vital role Honorable Minister, Minister of hopefully in bridging the existing All the entries were then publicly Housing and Public Works and gap between academia, industry, displayed in a three-day-long Mr. Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury and profession gradually. Exhibition from December 25 to MP, Honorable Deputy Minister, December 27, 2019 at IAB Ministry of Education of Govt. of A total of 28 projects from 10 Centre which was open for all. the People’s Republic of IAB accredited architecture On the eve of the award giving Bangladesh, Shahriar Jahan, schools of the country were ceremony a booklet was DMD, KSRM Steel Plant Ltd, Ar. submitted. These projects had published containing all the Jalal Ahmed, President, IAB were already gone through an internal submitted projects with jury present on the occasion and screening at their respective citations. awarded the crests, certificates, schools and then only found and cheques to the winners. their way to IAB to be included in Along with the students, their the national level of evaluation.

First Position: Md. Arman Alam Stamford University Bangladesh

Second Position: Bristy Sarker Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology

Third Position: Rahman Golam Mahmudur American International University-Bangladesh

Commendation-1: Rezve Md. Fahim Hasan American International University-Bangladesh

Commendation-2: Md. Shariful Alam Anik Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology FIRST QUARTER 2020 AWARD 11 12 DESIGN COMPETITION IAB NEWSLETTER

LANDMARK MONUMENT: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DHAKA AND GOLDEN JUBILEE OF INDEPENDENCE OF BANGLADESH AT UNIVERSITY OF DHAKA OPEN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION I 56 ENTRIES I BEST 03 IN BRIEF

An open architectural design glorious struggle for freedom. "Muktijodhdha Chattar" with exhibition on 15, 16 & 18 March competition was launched on 04 necessary/befitting landscape to 2020 at IAB Centre. The January 2020, for a "Landmark Institute of Architects be done along with the competition was directed by Ar. Monument" to mark the Bangladesh in association with "Landmark Monument" proposal. Sheikh Itmam Soud, Centenary of the University of the University of Dhaka, Secretary-Publication and Dhaka and the Golden Jubilee of organized the competition in The last date of submission of Publicity, IAB with the valuable the Independence of Bangladesh commemoration of these two the proposals was 11 March support of the deputy director Ar. at Mall Area, a very intriguing colossal events together. The 2020 at IAB Centre. A total of 56 Sakib Ahsan Choudhury. The parcel in the campus of the objectives of the competition entrants submitted their design whole competition was University of Dhaka. assignment were: proposals in widespread coordinated by Ar. Bayejid The university has a keen enthusiasm. The Jury convened Mahbub Khondker, interest in this momentous a. To create a minimalistic, on 13-14 March 2020 at the Secretary-Profession, 23rd EC, project and has allocated iconic, and instant image that same venue. The jury was IAB. development funds in favor of represents the University of comprised of Prof. Nisar the "construction of Landmark Dhaka for generating new and Hossain (Dean, Faculty of Fine Monument: Celebrating 100 integrating knowledge, Arts, University of Dhaka), Prof. Years of the University of Dhaka revolution, Liberalism, Shibli Rubayat Islam (Dean, and Golden Jubilee of Democratic values, Secularism, Faculty of Business Studies, Independence of Bangladesh" at Unity and Sacrifice over its 100 University of Dhaka), Ar. Nahas the mall area. The spot was years period of existence. Ahmed Khalil (ARC Architectural earlier selected to construct b. To uphold the contribution of Consultants), Ar. Khan Md. "Kendrio Shahid Minar" by then the University of Dhaka during Mustapha Khalid (Vistara Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. the period of language Architects Pvt Ltd.) and Ar. Muzaffar Ahmed Chaudhury in movement in 1952, mass Marina Tabassum (MTA). “ The proposal breaks 1972. The Landmark Monument upsurge in 1969, and our away from the will represent the university over Liberation War to pave the path The result announcement was preconception of its 100 years journey of independent Bangladesh. dated 14 March 2020. All landmark as an object incorporating knowledge and our c. To consider the Mall area as submitted entries were open for and suggests the notion 1 of space. ” FIRST QUARTER 2020 DESIGN COMPETITION 13

First Prize: niin Architects Ar. Hosni Mobarak (M-129) Ar. Samin Rahman (AR-342) Ar. Nishat Tasnim (AT-124) & team

Second Prize: River & Rain Ar. Kazi Fida Islam (I-060) & team

Third Prize: Union Technical Consult Ltd Ar. Md. Shah Alam (A-013) Ar. Md. Habibullah (AH-226) Ar. Asif Uz Jaman Badhan (AB-132) & team

“ The design masterfully integrates architecture, art and landscape which would allow visitors to engage in learning the names of individuals associated with Dhaka University’s 100 year’s history. ”

2 “ The jury found the paradoxical relationship of the two atmospheres intriguing. The design successfully captured monumentality of a landmark yet maintaining the scale 3 befitting to an educational institution.”

Honorable Mentions

IDEA Ar. Mohammed Tarek Haider (H-179) Ar. Moushumi Ahmed (A-159) (AB-132) & team MODULAR DESIGN STUDIO Ar. Syed Mohammad Imran Hossain (H-168) Ar. Haider Ali (AA-284) Ar. Shadia Shaheed (AS-279) Ar. Rabaya Nusrath Niva (N-046) & team KHETRO Ar. Md. Shumsuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan (B-041) Ar. Mohammed Shahnawaz (S-154) Ar. Al Numan Mohammad Younus (Y-008) Ar. Dhruba Jyoti Das (D-014) Ar. Md. Hasan Al Emtiaz Zafree (AZ-011) Ar. Asif M Noeem (AN-118) Ar. Zannatul Salsabil (AZ-448) & team GEOMATRIX ARCHITECTS Ar. Sabbir Ahmed (A-155) Ar. Ali Zawhor Syed (S-133) Ar. Risal Ahmed (AA-255) & team INGRID ASSOCIATES Ar. A. K. M. Abu Hasan (H-116) Ar. Mahfil Ali (A-076) & team 14 DESIGN COMPETITION IAB NEWSLETTER

PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY OF DPDC OPEN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION FOR THE DESIGN OF MULTISTORIED OFFICE CUM COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON “UNDERGROUND SUBSTATION” AT KAWRANBAZAR, TEJGAON, DHAKA

Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited efforts. The award-giving ceremony was held on (DPDC) in association with the Institute of 13 January 2020 at Berger Seminar Hall of IAB First Winner : JVA of A Cube Architects Bangladesh (IAB), organized an open Centre. Mr. Engr. Md. Ramiz Uddin Sharker, Limited& Alter Architects & architectural design competition to obtain a Executive Director (Engineering), DPDC handed Associates multistoried office cum commercial building on over the prizes as the Chief Guest. Ar. Jalal Ahmed, Ar. Md. Rakibul Hasan [H-171] “Underground Substation” at Karwan Bazar, Dhaka. President of IAB presided the ceremony. On behalf Ar. Ehsanul Alam [A-158] of IAB Ar. Bayezid Mahbub Khondker, Secretary & team More than 60 architectural firms participated in Profession and Ar. M. Wahid Asif, Competition Second Winner : Oredh Architects the design contest where 5 best architectural Director were also present during the ceremony. & Associates Ltd. designs are selected for acknowledging their Ar. Towfiqur Rahman [R-128] & team Special Mentions

Maverick Eye Architects Ar. Md. Musfaqul Ahsan [A-205] Ar. Mokarrom Hossain [H-184] Ar. Ruhan Islam Zino [AZ-015] Ar. Sadmin Sadiana [S-132] Ar. Raiyan Islam Shantanu [S-150] & team Vistaara Architects (Pvt.) Ltd. Ar. Khan Md. Mustapha Khalid [K-037] Ar. Sk. Sefat-E-Ishtiak [I-103] & team R.E.D Consultant & Zero D Consultants JV. Ar. Mohammad Aminul Ehsan [E-005] Ar. Nazmul Ahmed Roni [AR-240] Ar. Shahriar Mannan [AM-204] Ar. A.K.M. Ashrafuz Zaman [AA-295] Ar. Azher ul Islam [AI-179] Ar. Nabila Sayed [AS-280] & team

PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPETITION BY BUILD BANGLADESH OPEN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE MIDDLE-INCOME GROUP AT SAVAR

Institute of Architects The Program was hosted by the necessities focusing on holistic Bangladesh, for the last few Build Bangladesh with the affordable housing across years, has been trying to support of IAB. The prize Bangladesh. promote competition as the winners of the competition preferred mode of selection of received the award, crest and The book launching ceremony of an architect. In continuation of certificate from the honorable the 'Architectural that effort, IAB extended its chief guest Mr. Ahmed Jamal, Compendium-Competition on support in organizing an open Deputy Governor of Bangladesh affordable housing for architectural design competition Bank, in the presence of all the lower-middle-income group' was for affordable housing for the Jury members and other also held on this occasion. middle-income group at Savar, esteemed guests. The ceremony initiated by Build Bangladesh. was followed by a lively The event was concluded with a The process ended with the interactive forum by the jury generous vote of thanks to all award-giving ceremony, held on members titled “Architecture the Participants, Jurors, IAB, and 15 January 2020 at Samson H Achieving Affordability” where the guests from Mr. Arastoo Chowdhury Centre of Dhaka knowledge and practical Khan and Ar. Farhadur Reza on Club. experience were shared to behalf of Build Bangladesh. deliver and define the impact FIRST QUARTER 2020 DESIGN COMPETITION 15

First Prize : GROUND-ONE KHETRO CONSORTIUM Ar. Md. Shumsuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan [B-041] Ar. Mohammed Shahnawaz [S-154] Ar. Al Numan Mohammad Younus [Y-008] Ar. Dhruba Jyoti Das [D-014] Ar. Md. Hasan Al Emtiaz Zafree [AZ-011] Ar. Asif M Noeem [AN-118] Ar. Zannatul Salsabil [AS-448] & team Second Prize : AXIS DESIGN STUDIO Ar. Tanvir Mahmud [M-072] Third Prize:

CBD [CENTRE FOR BUILDING DESIGN] Ar. Mohammad Mahmudul Islam (I-056) Ar. Mehedi Amin (A-184) Ar. Md. Khalid Hasan Chowdhury (AC-133) & team

SYED KUSHOL ARCHITECTS Ar. Syed Abu Sufian Kushol (K-112) Ar. Md. Tariquzzaman (AT-079) & team

Honorable Mentions

DWG Ar. Tanzim Hasan Salim (S-063) Ar. Naheed Farzana (F-010) Ar. Asaduzzaman Rubel (R-167) & team ZERO D CONSULTANTS Ar. Abu M. Fazlul Karim (K-011) Ar. A.K.M. Ashrafuz Zaman (A-260) Ar. Nabila Sayed (S-171) Ar. Azher ul Islam (AI-179) Ar. Nazmul Ahmed Roni (AR-240) Ar. Shahriar Mannan (AM-204) Ar. Monirul Alam (AA-442) & team

SAA [SHABBIR AHMED ARCHITECTS] Ar. Khandaker Shabbir Ahmed (A-072) Ar. Ahmed Ullah Al Tawheed (AT-120) Ar. Abu Taib Mohammed Shahjahan (AS-092)Ar. Sumaiyah Binte Mamun (AM-170) & team 16 SPORTS IAB NEWSLETTER

IAB CONTINGENT PARTICIPATES IN THE INAUGURAL ARCASIA SPORTS FIESTA 2020

On 12 February 2020, IAB 18 February in Colombo, Sri Ar. Md. Shahid Hasan Rabbani Kohler and Meghna Group of contingent left for Sri Lanka to Lanka. This prestigious event acted as Convener and Event Industries for sponsoring the participate in the Inaugural was attended by about 140 Coordinator for the IAB Cricket Team and Badminton ARCASIA Sports Fiesta 2020, a participants from five ARCASIA contingent, respectively. Team respectively. memorable day for IAB Sports member countries. Ar. Ehsan Activities Committee. The fiesta Khan, Vice President IAB Sports Activities Committee The contingent comprises as took placed from 13 February to (International Relations), IAB & conveyed their gratitude to follows:

1. Ar. D S Fawad Hyder 9. Ar. Md. Shahid Hasan Rabbani 17. Ar. Md. Abdur Rahman Shajib 2. Ar. Masudur Rahman Khan 10. Ar. Mutasem Billah-Al-Abbashi 18. Ar. Shadman Alif Mim Raihan 3. Ar. Ehsan Khan 11. Ar. Md. Ammar Yasir 19. Ar. Hasan Al Zabir 4. Ar. A K M Lutful Kabir 12. Ar. Md. Hasib 20. Ar. Md Anisur Rahman 5. Ar. Selim Altaf Biplob 13. Ar. Fazlay Alahi Farhad 21. Ar. Kazi Muhaimin Maruf 6. Ar. Muhammed Miraz ur Rahman 14. Ar. Md. Shamsul Arifeen 22. Ar. Md Saydur Rahman 7. Ar. Shak Mohammad Anwar Parvez 15. Ar. Sanib Khan Ziad 23. Ar. Nur-E Zannat Priom 8. Ar. Abu Anas Faisal 16. Ar. Md Anwar Jahed 24. Ar. Nazifa Tabassum

WE DEEPLY MOURN

IAB Associate Member Ar. Bushra Hossain (AH-214), graduated from Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) in 2002, passed away on 18 March 2020 at 6:30 pm at Samitavej Hospital Bangkok, Thailand. IAB deeply mourns her untimely demise. FIRST QUARTER 2020 SEMINAR 17

IAB LECTURE SERIES: PRESENTATION OF FOUR RECENT AWARD WINNING PROJECTS

Institute of Architects Anup Kumar Basak (Framework) Ar. Rashed Hassan Chowdhury Bangladesh, IAB hosted an event has been awarded the "Foreign (Dehsar Works) has been Due to some unavoidable on the 19 February 2020 at IAB Countries' Architect of the Year awarded the "Foreign Countries' circumstances Ar. Rashed Centre, where recent Award" for the project “Site Young Architect Award" for the Hassan Chowdhury could not award-winning architects Accommodation Facilities for project “Ajo Idea Space”. attend the event to present his presented their projects. Four Foreign Construction Staffs". project. Bangladeshi architects have On the other hand Ar. Sharif won awards in three separate Ar. Asif Mohammed Ahsanul Uddin Ahamed (Sthapotik) has After the presentations, a categories during the "28th JK Haq (Venna Architects) has been been awarded the discussion session was Architect of the Year Awards awarded the "Foreign Countries' "Commendation Award" in the moderated by Ar. Taufiqur 2019". Commendation Award" for the 9th Berger Award for Excellence Rahman Khan, Seminar & project “Rizia Porompora”. in Architecture, 2019 for the Convention, Secretary, 23rd Ar. Faysal Kabir Himun and Ar. project “The Carnation”. Executive Council, IAB. 18 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IAB NEWSLETTER

CPD PROGRAMS ON DHAKA MOHANGAR IMARAT NIRMAN BIDHIMALA 2008

The first Continuing Professional conducted the two days long Sarower. 40 members were session was held at the end of Development Workshop of 2020 workshop. On 12-13 February registered on each course. the workshop. The CPD program was on ‘Dhaka Mohangar Imarat 2020, for the second time the ended with a certification giving Nirman Bidhimala 2008’ same CPD was held at the same The major discussion topics ceremony. Both the workshops organized by the Institute on place but conducted by the were definitions, submission were coordinated by the 13-14 January 2020 at the General Secretary of IAB, Ar. procedures, calculation of FAR, Secretary, Profession Ar. Bayejid Berger Seminar Hall of IAB Nowajish Mahbub and Secretary, set-backs, stairs, and so on. A Mahbub Khondker with CPD Centre. Ar. Dewan Shamsul Arif Membership, IAB, Ar. Tofayel Md. very interactive discussion management committee. FIRST QUARTER 2020 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 19

CPD ON MEANS OF EGRESS IN TERMS OF LIFE SAFETY

IAB believes that proper 2020 at the Berger Seminar Hall Buildings based on Occupancy, teaching and training on fire of IAB Centre. The first CPD on Occupancy Separation Rating, safety and its practical the same topic was held on 30 Fire Zone, and Building implementation in the field of January 2020 at the same place. Construction Types based on architecture will help architects Ar. Dewan Shamsul Arif Fire Resistance discussed in improving fire safety conducted the three and half comprehensively. After that to conditions in buildings designed hour long workshops and achieve minimum requirements by them. For such, IAB Secretary Profession of 23rd for life safety, one of the major periodically organizes Executive Council, IAB Ar. items “Means Of Egress” was workshops on topics like fire Bayejid Mahbub Khondker discussed in detail which safety, building rules and coordinated the events. includes its fire rating, number of regulations, etc. exits, placements, capacity, and The first session of the all of its necessary components. The Continuing Professional workshop was focused on the Development Workshop on the classification of buildings Certificates were distributed topic 'Means of Egress in Terms according to Bangladesh among all the participants at the of Life Safety' was organized by National Building Code (BNBC) completion of the program. the Institute of Architects 2006. The detailed overviews to Bangladesh on 26 February understand the Classification of 20 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IAB NEWSLETTER

CPD ON CODE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 2018

Architectural practice is of Architects Bangladesh workshop and Ar. Bayejid constantly impacted by the formulated the Code of Ethics & Mahbub Khondker, Secretary evolving socio-economic Professional Conduct in 2010. It Profession of 23rd Executive conditions. An architect in was updated in 2018. To make Council, IAB coordinated the practice, when interacting with architects aware of the ethical event. persons within or outside the obligations of architects’ profession, often faces a practice, IAB has initiated a CPD The first session of the dilemma about the ethical program where members are workshop focused on the 2010 implications of his/her decisions, made aware of the premises and edition of the Code of Ethics and as in many situations, what is details of the codes. On 23 Professional Conduct and was lawful may not necessarily be January 2020, such an event briefly discussed on the 2018 ethical. In recent times, with the was organized at IAB Centre and version of the new inclusions. advent of social media, such it was participated by 40 Certificates were distributed issues have become more members. Ar. Mamnoon among all the participants at the complex and are debated widely. Murshed Chowdhury, Vice completion of the CPD program. President (National Affairs), IAB Keeping this in view, the Institute conducted the three-hour-long FIRST QUARTER 2020 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 21

CPD ON IMARAT NIRMAN BIDHIMALA 1996

On 19 February 2020, a application in design. All CPD. University of Engineering and Continuing Professional members, especially those who Technology. The CPD was Development (CPD) course on are working as an IAB A very interactive discussion coordinated by Ar. Bayejid M ‘Imarat Nirman Bidhimala 1996’ representative in various city session was held at the end of Khondker, Secretary, Profession, was held in Berger Seminar Hall corporations, upazilas, and the workshop. The CPD course IAB with CPD management at IAB Centre. The CPD course pourashavas and those who are was conducted by Ar. committee. focused on comprehensive wishing to render the same Chowdhury Saiduzzaman. He knowledge on ‘Imarat Nirman responsibility in the future were completed his Bachelor of Bidhimala 1996’ and its encouraged to participate in this Architecture from Bangladesh 22 INSTITUTION IAB NEWSLETTER

IAB EXTENDS HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT TO MARGINALIZED PEOPLE OF SLUMS

On 25 March 2020, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) donated taka fifty thousand to ‘ASTHA-Community Hospice Palliative Care’ for preparing and distributing packages with basic food, medicines, soaps and leaflets with helpline phone numbers among the unemployed marginalized people of a slum at Rayerbazar during 26 and 27 March 2020. ASTHA Hospice (A Foundation of Hospice Bangladesh) is a no-fee nursing and counselling services accessible within Dhaka.

IAB PAYS HOMAGE TO THE MARTYRS OF LANGUAGE MOVEMENT

Led by its General Secretary, Ar. Nowajish Mahbub, IAB paid homage to the martyrs of Language Movement in the early hours of ‘Ekushe February’ (21st February 2020) at the Central Shaheed Minar. The IAB contingent included, among others, Ar. Tofayel Md. Sarower-Secretary, Membership; Ar. Mohammad Sazzad Hossain-Secretary, Heritage & Culture, Ar. Mohammad Mashiur Rahman, Ar. Md. Golam Azam, Ar. Sharif, Ar. Apurba, IAB officials and others.

IAB CHATTOGRAM BADMINTON TOURNAMENT 2020

During the first week of February the mixed events of the 2020, IAB Chattogram tournament, i.e., Singles, Badminton Tournament 2020 Doubles, Architect-Student took place. The two-day Encounter Doubles, etc. On both competition, sponsored by the days of the tournament more renowned architectural firm than a hundred enthusiasts Silver Bricks Limited, was held at visited the venue to cheer on the the CPDL Gardenia project participants. premises in Devpahar, Chattogram. and with courtesy Ar. Shawkat Hossain Rana has from Eng. Iftekher Hossen, CEO won with his all-round of CPDL, who paid a cordial visit performance in the Singles to the venue to encourage the category. The team of Ar. participants of the tournament. Rashed Yousuf and Ar. Tarek Mohiuddin won the Doubles Students from the two contest, while in the architecture schools in the city, Architect-Student Encounter it Chattogram University of was the architects who were the Engineering & Technology winners. The Chief Guest Ar. (CUET) and Premier University Ahmed Jinnur Chowdhury gave (PU), were invited to participate out prizes to the winners on the in this year’s edition. More than final day. The event ended off at 50 architects and students of the venue with a delicious different age groups took part in Bar-B-Que dinner. FIRST QUARTER 2020 HERITAGE NEWS 23

IAB PROPOSES CONTEMPORARY HERITAGE SITES OF BANGLADESH FOR INCLUSION IN THE WORLD HERITAGE TENTATIVE LIST TO THE FIRST TIME

IAB, for the first time, has taken Bagerhat and The Ruins of the Abu Sayeed M Ahmed, Past 1. National Assembly Complex, an initiative to play an active role Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur, President, IAB; Ar. Dr. Sharif Bangladesh to nominate heritage properties which were included in 1985. Shams Imon, President, 2. The Architectural Work of for inclusion in the world ICOMOS-BD, and Ar. Mohammad Muzharul Islam- an Outstanding heritage tentative list. To update Ar. Sujaul Islam Khan prepared Sazzad Hossain, Secretary, Contribution to the Modern the tentative list to nominate the nomination document for Heritage & Culture, IAB Movement in South Asia. heritage properties for ‘National Assembly Complex, contributed with their 3. The Architectural Work of inscription on the World Heritage Bangladesh’ with the advice of suggestions, opinions, and Architect Robert G. Boughey- A List, the Department of Ar. Dr. . Ar. guidelines in preparing the Pioneering Contribution in the Archaeology, GOB invited Muhtadin Iqbal and Ar. Md. Nomination-documents. On 27 History of Modern Architecture different actors and Wahiduzzaman Ratul was January 2020, a meeting was in Bangladesh. stakeholders including IAB to entrusted to prepare the also held at IAB Centre to propose potential heritage nomination document for ‘The discuss the aforementioned It may be mentioned that properties. IAB invited its Architectural Work of Muzharul proposals. modern heritage has already members through email to Islam- an Outstanding ensured a significant position at propose potential sites through Contribution to the Modern Ar. Jalal Ahmed, President, IAB the world heritage list. IAB. Moreover, IAB also took Movement in South Asia.’ with and Ar. Mohammad Sazzad Bangladesh has a very rich additional initiatives to involve its the advice of Ar. Saif Ul Haque. Hossain, Secretary, Heritage & modern heritage that needs to members in proposing potential Ar. Fatema Tasmia prepared the Culture, IAB coordinated the be focused in a global context. heritage sites for the World nomination document for ‘The teamwork and took the IAB-proposals to include the Heritage Tentative List. Architectural Work of Architect necessary steps to send the modern heritage of Bangladesh Robert G. Boughey, A Pioneering proposals. On 15 February 2020, in the world heritage tentative It may be mentioned that, in Contribution in the History of IAB officially sent the following list will ensure a strong step to Bangladesh, there are only two Modern Architecture in proposals for inclusion in the open a new window to promote World Heritage sites (Cultural) Bangladesh’. Moreover, Ar. Jalal World Heritage Tentative List: the Architecture of Bangladesh -Historic Mosque City of Ahmed, President, IAB, Ar. Dr. in a global context.

ev¯’B emš— Drme POSTPONED DUE TO OUTBREAK OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC

IAB took an initiative to celebrate However, due to the outbreak of ev¯’B emš— Drme on 10 March 2020 COVID 19, had to postpone this at IAB premises. The event was large gathering considering the designed to be a festive day of health risk of the IAB members fun and merrymaking for IAB and their families due to the members and their families outbreak of the pandemic. welcoming the advent of spring. The event was planned to We hope that we all will be able include programs like puppet to meet soon once the pandemic show; carnival, horse cart rides; is over. bioscope, nagordola rides; baloon shooting; raffle draw; lunch; dinner, other games & sports; a concert by MILES etc. 24 EDITORIAL IAB NEWSLETTER ISSUE 1/2020

EDITOR’S NOTE

Dear Readers,

Greetings from the 23rd Executive Council of Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB). A very welcome to our first issue of the IAB NEWSLETTER of this year, 2020. Thanks to everybody who took the time to share their praise for the issues of the IAB Newsletter 2019.

A new year means new hopes, new initiatives for novel achievements. However, due to the outbreak of COVID 19, a lot of initiatives had to be postponed considering the health risk of the IAB members and their families due to the outbreak of the pandemic. The publication of this newsletter was also delayed due to the uncertainty surrounding printing facilities. After much thought and waiting, IAB has decided to publish and distribute the newsletter online. We hope we all will be able to resume our regular activities soon once the pandemic is over.

A significant number of new initiatives and achievements happened during the month of January to March. For the first time, IAB, played an active role to propose heritage sites of Bangladesh for inclusion in the World Heritage Tentative List, IAB extended humanitarian support to marginalized people of Dhaka slums at the very early stage of the pandemic period and the much-awaited award-giving ceremony of 'KSRM AWARDS FOR FUTURE ARCHITECTS for Best Undergraduate Thesis, in association with IAB' was celebrated at Hotel Intercontinental Dhaka. A good number of prize-giving ceremonies and award celebrations were also hosted during this period.

IAB Printing & Publication Committee Besides the new initiatives, this issue will also highlight regular activities like CPD, seminar Ar. Mamnoon Murshed Chowdhury and lectures, design competition, new publication, and IAB participation in national and Ar. Sheikh Itmam Soud international platforms. Ar. Masud Ur Rashid Ar. Tahseen Alam We are deeply saddened by the passing of our associate member Ar. Bushra Hossain Ar. Tarek Morad (AH-214). On behalf of IAB, we offer sincere condolences to the bereaved families. Ar. Sakib Ahsan Choudhury Ar. Tarek Abdullah On behalf of the Editorial Board, I would like to express sincere gratitude to all EC members, Ar. Kistaz Habib contributors, IAB office, and the Printing and Publication Committee for their continuous Ar. Bodria Banu support and contribution. I acknowledge and thank Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited for Ar. Sheikh Rishad Aurnob patronizing us. Ar. Chowdhury Pratick Barua Ar. Muzaiana Naomi Khan We would love to have our members’ contributions and communications for the IAB Newsletter. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions, thoughts, suggestions, IAB Office or comments at [email protected].

Ar. Sheikh Itmam Soud, MIAB Editor

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