Rafiq Azam

Rafiq Azam রফিক আজম
Rafiq Azam
Born	(1963-12-29) December 29, 1963
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Occupation	Architect

Muhammad Rafiq Azam (Bengali: রফিক আযম), is an contemporary architect from Bangladesh. He and his firm, Shatotto, specialize in modern architectural aesthetics inspired by the lush, riverine landscape of the Bengal delta, and the ancient architectural heritage of the region.^[1]^[2]

Career

Rafiq Azam is a graduate from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), 1989. His practice “SHATOTTO architecture for green living” was established in May 1995.

Projects

S.A. Residence
South Water Garden
South Water Caress
Meghna Residence
Alif Breeze

Recognition

2012: Winner of Emirates Glass Leading European Architects’ Forum (LEAF) Award^[3]
2012: Winner of World Architectural Community Award, 11th Cycle ^[4]
2012: The South Asian “Architect of the Year” Award, 2011^[5]

Exhibitions

2014: "Water in Light" at Bengal Art Lounge, Gulshan, Bangladesh^[6]
2009: "Two Men Show" at Gallery Hittite, York ville art district Toronto, Canada^[7]
2008: Architectural Excellence in Bangladesh, RAIA exhibition in Sydney, Australia.

References

↑ http://archpresspk.com/new-version/Rafiq-azam-book.html
↑ "Rafiq Azam's Architecture in Bangladesh". theculturetrip.com.
↑ http://www.arena-international.com/leafawards/winners-of-the-leaf-awards-2012/1433.article
↑ http://www.worldarchitecture.org/main/winners.asp?winarchive=11thcycle&cyc=11
↑ http://arc.com.bd/2012/12/rafiq-azam-wins-south-asian-architect-of-the-year-award/
↑ "Water In Light - An exhibition of architectural works". The Independentbd. Dhaka. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
↑ "Bangladeshi community a portrait of growth". The Toronto Star. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
↑ Rafiq Azam Architecture for Green Living (1st ed.). Skira Editore. 2013-12-17. ISBN 9788857217802. Retrieved 24 August 2014.

External links

Architecture of Bangladesh

Styles	Bengali Mughal Colonial

Buildings and structures	Temples Mosques Colonial Buildings Museums Buddhist viharas Stadiums

Notable Architects	Fazlur Rahman Khan Abu Sayeed M Ahmed Salauddin Ahmed Syed Mainul Hossain Muzharul Islam Bashirul Haq Yafes Osman Saleh Uddin Mustapha Khalid Palash Abu H Imamuddin Enamul Karim Nirjhar Khondaker Hasibul Kabir Ehsan Khan Khaleda Ekram Kashef Mahboob Chowdhury Mubasshar Hussein Saif Ul Haque Kazi Khaleed Ashraf Jalal Ahmad

Other	Dhaka Chittagong Rajshahi Khulna Barisal Sylhet Rangpur

Institutes	Society of Architectural Historians of Bengal Institute of Architects Bangladesh Housing & Building Research Institute List of architecture schools in Bangladesh

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