Thesis & Project (Bachelor of Architecture)

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    নবজীবন: Vocational training and rehabilitation center for destitute women
    (BRAC University, 2025-10) Mridu, Marjana Zulfa; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Faruk, Mohammad; Chowdhoree, Imon; Bhuyan, Md Rashed; Department of Architecture
    In Bangladesh, women make a major portion of the population who live in poverty. Such women usually become a liability to their families and are married off early in life, lack education and are not financially independent. Most of them remained in poverty, subject to harassment and abuse even after marriage, and these are usually associated with dowry related problems. The right to education, freedom of choice to get married and bear children and a chance to earn a living is a far-off dream to most poor women in Bangladesh. নবজীবন (Nabojibon) is a training and recovery center where women who are in desperate need can find a home and shelter. The surroundings of this center will help women recover and become empowered by nature and skillsets. They will be taught practically in Information technology, agriculture, art, cooking, pottery, sewing, handicraft, and Nakshi Kantha embroidery- which will empower them with skills and confidence in restoring their lives and attain autonomy despite their family conditions.
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    Narayanganj Jute and Textile Experience Center, Tarabo, Rupganj, Narayanganj
    (BRAC University, 2026-02) Tahmid, Ayman; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Faruk, Mohammad; Kabir, Saimum; Department of Architecture
    Jute, the Intangible Heritage and the Golden Fiber of Bangladesh. With rapid modernization and shifting economic priorities, Bangladesh’s jute and traditional textile heritage is gradually losing public visibility, craft continuity, and cultural relevance. Once central to Narayanganj’s identity as a river-linked industrial hub, jute and textile practices now face decline due to industrial transition, reduced artisan platforms, and limited educational and research engagement. As a result, both tangible industrial memory and intangible craft knowledge are at risk being detached from contemporary life. This project report proposes the Narayanganj Jute and Textile Experience Center at Tarabo, Narayanganj as an integrated museum, training, and research center that preserves and revives the jute and textile heritage while supporting future innovation. This project integrates permanent and temporary galleries, archives,live demonstration areas, craft shops and interactive learning spaces with workshops, training studios, research facilities, a library, seminar hall, and public amenities to create a living platform for artisans, students, researchers, and visitors. By translating the narrative of jute from raw fiber to finished product into spatial experience, the complex aims to strengthen cultural tourism, empower local artisans and craft communities, and promote jute as a sustainable material for contemporary production. The experience center positions architecture as a bridge between history and community using experiential storytelling, community engagement, and climate-responsive strategies to sustain heritage while enabling innovation in jute-based, eco-friendly production.
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    International Sports Complex, Laboni Beach Road, Cox’s Bazar
    (BRAC University, 2026-01) Sarma, Sagnik Sen; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Faruk, Mohammad; Kabir, Saimum; Department of Architecture
    “Sport is a universal language. At its best, it can bring people together, no matter what their origin, background, religious beliefs or economic status.” - Kofi Annan (Former UN Secretary-General) With the increasing modernization that has been experienced by societies, the importance of sport and physical activity in everyday life has steadily declined. Once used as a tool of social cooperation and regional integration, sport has often been presented as a commodified show fueled by media sensationalization and agendas of profit generation. This shift has eroded the social and communal aspects of sport, thus lowering its ability to create meaningful human interrelationship. Also, the growing popularity of digital media and increasingly detached lifestyles have led to the loss of active engagement, negatively affecting the physical, social and psychological growth of younger generations. This thesis suggests the creation of an International Sports Complex in Bangladesh as a modern tool of promoting the sporting culture, tourism and community interactions across the world. The complex will serve as an international venue, training grounds, and community events, which will make Bangladesh a sports tourism destination in the region and motivate the communities to be active participants.Through incorporating sporting infrastructure in the world with available public spaces, the complex will ensure the integration of modernization and community development, thus making international sporting a part of the developing cultural self in Bangladesh, in a globalized environment.
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    Jinja Nile Forest Resort (4-star international chain hotel, Jinja)
    (BRAC University, 2026) Elvis, Ndhimukika; Mallick, Fuad H.; Reza, Mohammad Habib; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Chowdhooree, Imon; Kabir, Saimum; Department of Architecture
    The proposed Jinja Nile Forest Resort intends to enhance and complement Jinja city’s growing tourism profile through the design of a four-star international chain resort hotel that provides world-class accommodation, recreation, and hospitality services while respecting the region’s natural and cultural identity. The design approach is guided by principles of sustainable hospitality architecture absorbed from the precedent case studies that focus on landscape integration, and context-responsive design. The project responds to the site’s topography, climatic conditions, ecological sensitivity, and regulatory constraints. Strategies used include contour terracing, stepped building forms, courtyard-centered planning, green roof systems, interconnected outdoor spaces, climate-responsive orientation, natural ventilation, and preservation of existing forest character. Environmental interventions such as contour-based drainage systems, reforestation initiatives, passive cooling strategies, and minimal site disturbance contribute to the project's sustainability goals. The Jinja Nile Forest Resort offers a context-sensitive model for future hospitality developments in Uganda by enhancing visitor experiences, supporting local economic growth, promoting environmental stewardship, and reinforcing Jinja’s position as a premier tourism destination within East Africa.
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    মাটি ও তাঁতের গল্প: A hub that revives Tangail’s artisan traditions and connects makers with visitors
    (BRAC University, 2025-10) Anjum, Sabiha; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Faruk, Muhammad; Chowdhooree, Imon; Bhuyan, Md Rashed; Department of Architecture
    This seminar paper looks at the Traditional Handloom and Craft Center, which is situated in Nolshodha, Pathrail, Tangail, Bangladesh, and is a community effort. Built on a 6.7-acre plot of land approved by UBINIG, the project's goal is to protect, revive, and promote the rich handloom and artisan customs of the Tangail area. As a hub for traditional artisan, the facility offers areas for production, education, and information sharing while generating long-term economic benefits for nearby communities. By emphasizing local methods and resources, the initiative tackles the current issues of rural development, cultural preservation, and sustainable livelihoods in addition to protecting Bangladesh's cultural legacy. In order to preserve, revitalize, and promote the extensive handloom and pottery traditions of the Tangail region, the Traditional Handloom and Training Center, a community development project authorized by UBINIG and situated in Nolshodha, Pathrail, Tangail, Bangladesh, is being evaluated in this paper for its architectural design, conceptual framework, and possible effects on the local community and Bangladesh's larger cultural environment. The initiative promotes Bangladesh's handcrafted legacy while addressing contemporary issues of rural development, cultural preservation, and economic sustainability by concentrating on local materials and methods.
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    Floating legacies: Reawakening heritage on the Buriganga: Integrating old Dhaka’s neighborhoods with the Buriganga river through adaptive reuse of paddle steamers
    (BRAC University, 2025-10) Suhi, Najratun Nayeema; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Bhuyan, Md Rashed; Faruk, Mohammad; Chowdhooree, Imon; Department of Architecture
    In order to adapt to the explosion of technology and with bridges like Padma bridge(2022) or The Jamuna bridge(1998), we have turned our back on paddle steamers, once proud sentinels of trade and travel, now lie in quiet abandonment. Their iron hulls rusting under the weight of forgotten stories. Their decks, which once bore the footsteps of passengers embarking on unknown journeys, are now fragmented relics of a past drifting into obscurity. In the heart of Old Dhaka, where the Buriganga once shimmered as the city’s lifeline, the paddle steamers still whisper stories of an era now fading beneath the tides of time. As the city turned its back on them, this thesis dared to revive those echoes. Not merely by conserving the vessels, but by weaving them into a new civic landscape that bridges memory, heritage, and contemporary life. The project’s program unfolds across both land and water, reflecting a seamless dialogue between the two realms. On land, the River Heritage Museum, BIWTC office, and existing heritage mosques anchor the site’s cultural and spiritual identity, while a new mosque respectfully mirrors the legacy of the old. Surrounding these are multipurpose spaces, cafes, indoor sports spaces, and public gathering zones that activate the civic life of the area. Extending onto the river, two historic paddle steamers become living vessels. One transformed into a floating museum, the other reimagined as a lunch and dinner cruise, reconnecting people to the Buriganga’s once-vibrant river culture. The intention was to allow these floating structures to become more than just artifacts of the past. They will be vessels of memory, places of gathering, and a beacon for the revival of Dhaka’s riverfront. Later on, a heritage trail was designed as a continuous cultural spine, weaving together the scattered historic landmarks around the site and guiding visitors through layers of Old Dhaka’s memory. By extending this trail seamlessly toward the riverfront development, the project reconnected the city with the Buriganga, allowing its forgotten heritage to flow naturally into the new civic and museum spaces.
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    Tharu Cultural and Community Exposition Centre, Itahari
    (BRAC University, 2026-06) Pokhrel, Roshir; Mallick, Fuad H.; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Reza, Mohammad Habib; Kabir, Saimum; Chowdhooree, Imon; Department of Architecture
    The Tharu Cultural and Community Exposition Center is a cultural, educational, and social hub designed to preserve and promote the heritage of the Tharu community in Nepal. Responding to the gradual loss of indigenous traditions due to modernization, the project creates a platform for cultural exhibition, community engagement, education, research, and tourism. Inspired by traditional Tharu settlements, the design emphasizes the connection between culture, agriculture, nature, and community life. Courtyards, open gathering spaces, shaded walkways, and riverfront connections enhance social interaction and environmental comfort, while locally inspired materials and passive design strategies support sustainability. With a total built area of approximately 101,000 sq.ft., the center includes exhibition galleries, cultural halls, seminar and research facilities, craft training spaces, retail areas, guest accommodation, and public gathering zones. Together, these facilities strengthen cultural identity, encourage community participation, support local livelihoods, and promote sustainable tourism.
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    Alpana Gram: Revitalising rural identity and economy through community-based tourism
    (BRAC University, 2025) Hossain, Ananna; Mallick, Fuad H.; Department of Architecture
    Alpana Gram is a village which is known as Tikoil village to the local people of Chapainawabganj, Rajshahi. The unique cultural practice of this village has given a new identity from Tikoil to Alpana Gram. They practice a traditional art known as “Alpana” in the indoor and outdoor facade of their own homesteads which gives a unique experience of a canvas where you can live. This vibrant tradition of them has attracted a great number of both Bangladeshi and international tourists. Since, a huge number of tourists has started visiting the village, it was disrupting the privacy of the villagers and the peaceful environment. Hence, it was necessary to take control over the tourists so that they cannot dominate the villagers with their presence. Hence, the thesis proposes the transformation of this village into a community-based tourism place in such a way which can not only enhance the tourist’s experience but also create a way of economic empowerment of the villagers. The intervention includes sustainable design, experiencing local heritage while preserving the authenticity of the village and promoting local craftsmanship. The aim of this proposal is to create a connection between the tourists and the villagers by benefiting both.
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    Bangladesh Karmochari Kalyan Board Bhaban
    (BRAC University, 2023-12) Rafsunjani, Fakir Abdullah Ahmed; Nobi, Abul Fazal Mahmudun; Bhuiyan, MD. Samiur Rahman; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Department of Architecture
    The “Kormochari Kalyan Board” is a government organization that works for the welfare of the government employees. This board needed a iconic 30 storey building to have their office and also spaces that can create economy for the board. Concept of the design was to make vertical green spaces and terraces that can hold greens. The site is located in Dilkusha , Motijheel which is a major commercial zone in Dhaka. Surrounding of the site has multiple landmarks around it such as the national mosque Baitul Mukarram and the national stadium. The idea of the design was to keep the podium accessible for the crowd of the site surrounding and to incorporate accessible terraces to have breathing spaces on the office spaces .
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    Stronger together: National Sports Complex for differently-abled people
    (BRAC University, 2025-10) Raita, Rufaida Anam; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Faruk, Mohammad; Chowdhooree, Imon; Bhuyan, Md Rashed; Department of Architecture
    In our society, differently abled people are often marginalized and experience depression. This has now become a significant issue for society that needs to be addressed and solved collectively. We can provide opportunities, such as jobs, proper education, and sports, to enhance their future. In this context, the Ministry of Social Welfare under the Public Works Department recognized the necessity to establish the first National Sports Complex specially for those differently-abled youth. The total area of the site is 15.5 acres. The site is located in Bank Town, Savar, which is quite accessible from all other cities, as well as the capital, Dhaka, and it's a river-facing site. With this sports facility, differently abled individuals will get education, vocational training, medical, accommodation, and other facilities. It will serve as a hub for promoting Paralympic sports around the country. For design purposes, we must ensure the design process for those specialized individuals with all their specialized needs.
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    Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Ashulia campus, Ashulia Model Town, Savar
    (BRAC University, 2025) Galib, Munem Shahariar; Ali, Zainab Faruqui; Department of Architecture
    The rapid expansion of higher education in Bangladesh has created a need for modern, accessible, quality and sustainable university campuses. To meet this demand, Dhaka Ahsania Mission established a private university called Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) in 1995. However, its current Tejgaon campus faces several challenges. It's too crowded, there is no space to expand, and some of the facilities and programs are obsolete. To solve these issues, AUST is going to set up a new campus in Ashulia Model Town, Savar. The new campus will be advantageous to students as it will allow them to learn more, interact more with industry, and be more sustainable in the years to come. The new campus will be 13.10 acres in size including new academic programs, advanced labs, student housing, and eco-friendly features. The goal is to create a better learning environment, encourage industry connections, promote sustainability, and help the local economy. The design uses site studies, local and international examples, and existing regulatory guidelines.
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    Indoor sports complex, Shibchar, Madaripur
    (BRAC University, 2025) Mahzabin, Jarin; Chowdhooree, Imon; Department of Architecture
    This thesis explores the design of an Indoor Sports Complex located in Shibchar, Madaripur, Bangladesh, envisioned as a dynamic urban solution to support the area’s rapid urban development. The complex integrates a range of facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, multi-sports arena, gym and yoga center, tennis and badminton practice grounds, and a traditional sports arena accompanied by a café, merchandise shop, and administrative block near the vehicular entrance. Prioritizing pedestrian movement, the design emphasizes accessibility and human-centered spatial experience. Contextual considerations—such as climate and site characteristics—guided key design decisions, including massing, zoning, and building articulation. The zoning and massing strategies were employed to generate engaging and interconnected interior spaces. Furthermore, the structural system was deliberately designed to ensure both functional stability and architectural expression, contributing to the building’s visual identity. This project demonstrates how thoughtful integration of form, structure, and context can contribute to sustainable and inclusive urban development.
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    Bangladesh Handloom Board Complex
    (BRAC University, 2025-10) Sneha, Samara Farhin Ahmed; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Faruk, Mohammad; Chowdhooree, Imon; Bhuyan, Md Rashed; Department of Architecture
    Bangladesh’s handloom tradition is an intrinsic part of its cultural and socio-economic identity, deeply interwoven with the livelihoods, artistry, and heritage of rural communities. However, this timeless craft now stands at a crossroads due to industrial competition, lack of infrastructural support, and diminishing generational continuity. The proposed project “Bangladesh Handloom Board Complex” initiated under the Ministry of Textiles and Jute, aims to create a vibrant institutional and cultural hub to safeguard, promote, and modernize the nation’s handloom heritage. The design envisions a sustainable complex that integrates administrative, educational, and exhibition facilities, alongside research and training centers, weavers’ studios, and public interaction zones. By providing a dynamic interface between artisans, researchers, and the public, the complex will serve as a catalyst for innovation and economic resilience while celebrating the handloom’s legacy as a living cultural expression of Bangladesh.
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    Polytechnic Institute, Panchagarh
    (BRAC University, 2025-10) Nubah, Afia Zahin; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Faruk, Mohammad; Chowdhooree, Imon; Bhuyan, Md Rashed; Department of Architecture
    Technical and Vocational Education and Training plays a vital role in developing a skilled workforce and supporting the socio-economic growth of Bangladesh. With the rapid technological advancement and increasing competition in the labor market, the demand for technically skilled professionals has become more critical than ever. In response to this need, the Government of Bangladesh initiated the project “Polytechnic Institutes in 23 Districts” to expand access to technical education in underserved regions. This project is based on the architectural design proposal for a Polytechnic Institute in Panchagarh, one of the northernmost districts of Bangladesh where no government polytechnic institute currently exists. The project is located at Kholapara, Panchagarh Sadar, on a 5-acre site adjacent to a major highway, ensuring accessibility while maintaining a calm, semi-rural environment conducive to learning. The design aims to create a sustainable, inclusive, and community-oriented campus that integrates academic, administrative, residential, and recreational functions within a cohesive master plan. Inspired by traditional Bangladeshi courtyard architecture, the proposal emphasizes open green spaces, shaded corridors, natural ventilation, and climate-responsive design strategies to enhance user comfort and environmental performance. The institute accommodates four diploma programs which are Food Processing and Preservation, Jute Production, Tourism and Hospitality Management, and Light and Sound; along with workshops, laboratories, student hostels, staff residences, and supporting facilities. Ultimately, the proposed Polytechnic Institute in Panchagarh is envisioned not only as an educational facility but also as a catalyst for regional development. By fostering skill development, employment opportunities, and social inclusion, the project seeks to contribute meaningfully to local and national economic growth while promoting sustainable architectural practices.
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    Oboshor: senior citizen health care and hospitality centre, Sreemangal, Sylhet
    (BRAC University, 2025) Supti, Hanna Binta Zahid; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Faruk, Mohammad; Chowdhooree, Imon; Bhuyan, Md Rashed; Department of Architecture
    Growing elderly population of Bangladesh is challenged with a severe lack of facilities that support the physical, mental, and social well being of senior citizens. This study proposes ‘Senior Citizen Health Care and Hospitality Centre (OBOSHOR)’, a 5.6-acre model campus in Sreemangal, Sylhet. It is an evidence-based elderly care center with biophilic concepts. The research studies global age-friendly design trends and national demographic trends, assesses similar projects, and evaluates the site's lush topography and humid-subtropical environment. The insights obtained from this research proposes a spatial program that converts hospitality ethics and therapeutic commendations into architectural programs. A compact nursing and clinical core, short-term guest suites that promote family interaction, residential wings for semi-independent seniors, and a therapeutic landscape with horticulture beds, outdoor activities, and shaded walking loops are all interlaced into the proposed scheme. Research shows that combining nature, hospitality, and healthcare can enhance elderly health outcomes, promote independence, and lessen social isolation. Redefining ageing as an active and respectable life stage that architecture can support, OBOSHOR provides a replicable, climate-responsive standard for elder care in Bangladesh.
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    আরণ্যক: a center for mangrove adaptation and learning, Koyra, Khulna
    (BRAC University, 2025-10) Hossain, Farhan Labib; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Faruk, Mohammad; Chowdhooree, Imon; Bhuyan, Md Rashed; Department of Architecture
    Rising climate risks and frequent natural disasters are threatening both the mangrove ecosystem and the communities that depend on them along coastal Bangladesh. The project ‘আরণ্যক-A Center for Mangrove Adaptation and Learning’ proposes an architectural response to this urgency. Located at the edge of the Sundarbans, the world's largest contiguous mangrove forest and a UNESCO heritage site, the design investigates how architecture can provide an adaptive, resilient framework to support research, education and community participation in mangrove conservation and ecological restoration. Addressing both ecosystem degradation and the increasing disaster vulnerability of coastal communities, the project integrates elevated form, sustainable materials, and disaster-resilient infrastructure led by computational simulations that assess wind load and hydrodynamics, and to withstand extreme climate conditions. Flexible spatial zoning and functional mapping allow research, training and community spaces to operate flexibly as well as to transform seamlessly into shelters during emergencies. Using a qualitative research approach and supplemented by quantitative assessments, the study validates the design’s performance and resilience. The outcome is a replicable dual-purpose model for the coastal region, demonstrating how architecture can simultaneously enable knowledge, conservation and refuge within the dynamic context of the Sundarbans and similar deltaic landscapes.
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    Design of a five star hotel, Cox’s Bazar
    (BRAC University, 2026-01) Priya, Dania Ismam; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Faruk, Mohammad; Kabir, Saimum; Ali, Zainab Faruqui; Mallick, Fuad H.; Department of Architecture
    The proposed 5 Star Hotel at Laboni Beach, Cox’s Bazar, is planned as a major coastal hospitality project proposed by Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation to support the growth of high end tourism in Bangladesh. The site is located within the hotel motel zone and directly faces the Bay of Bengal, making it one of the most attractive locations for a luxury resort development. This project aims to create a comfortable and memorable experience for guests by closely connecting the building with the sea, landscape, and climate. The design follows a guest centric approach where spaces gradually unfold from public to private, allowing visitors to enjoy sea and Hill views, natural light, and open-air environments throughout their stay. Climate responsive design strategies such as natural ventilation, shaded balconies, green terraces, and water features are used to improve comfort. The hotel is not only designed as a place for accommodation but also as a destination where people can relax, socialize, and experience the biggest sea of the world. Overall, the project aims to promote sustainable tourism while contributing positively to the urban and economic development of the area.
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    Marine Fisheries Academy
    (BRAC University, 2025-09) Mufarat, Noshin; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Faruk, Mohammad; Chowdhoree, Imon; Bhuyan, Md Rashed; Department of Architecture
    Bangladesh’s long-standing relationship with water has shaped its economy, culture, and identity, giving rise to a rich maritime heritage. Positioned along the Karnaphuli River in Chattogram, the Marine Fisheries Academy stands as a key institution dedicated to nurturing skilled professionals in marine fisheries, nautical studies, and marine engineering. However, with evolving global standards in maritime education, the need for a modernized, sustainable, and context-responsive campus has become essential. The proposed project aims to redevelop and enhance the Marine Fisheries Academy complex under the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. The primary objectives are to create a modern, climate-resilient, and well-integrated academic environment that strengthens both educational and community engagement. The project includes new academic and administrative buildings, simulation labs, workshops, dormitories, and a fish museum while ensuring visual and physical connection with the waterfront. Emphasis is placed on sustainable design strategies, flood-resilient structures, and green landscape integration to reflect harmony between architecture and the maritime environment. Ultimately, the project envisions a revitalized academy that not only supports advanced maritime training but also symbolizes Bangladesh’s enduring relationship with its waters fostering innovation, discipline, and environmental stewardship for future generations of seafarers.
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    Begum Rokeya Memorial Complex: thresholds of memory and resistance
    (BRAC University, 2025-06) Raya, Raisa Arin; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Chowdhooree, Imon; Bhuyan, Md Rashed; Kabir, Saimum; Department of Architecture
    The Begum Rokeya Memorial Complex stands as a significant architectural and cultural tribute to Begum Rokeya, a pioneering feminist, writer, and social reformer of Bengal. This research explores how architecture can embody and express feminist ideals, social empowerment, and educational advocacy through spatial narratives. By analyzing the historical and cultural context of Begum Rokeya’s life and work, the study investigates how the design of the complex creates a meaningful journey that connects visitors to her legacy. The proposed design integrates programmatic zones—such as the Feminism Court, Literature and Education Court, and Social Work Court—culminating in the ancestral home, symbolizing personal and collective ascension. The study also examines site relationships, vernacular influences, and the integration of sustainable design strategies to honor local identity while fostering inclusive community engagement. Ultimately, the paper demonstrates how architecture can act as a medium for storytelling, memory preservation, and social change.
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    Faculty of Fine Arts and design Rajshahi University
    (BRAC University, 2025-05) Tasnim, Fahmida; Ahmed, Iftekhar; Kabir, Saimum; Bhuyan, Md.Rashed; Chowdhooree, Imon; Department of Architecture
    The Faculty of Fine Arts and Design at Rajshahi University is more than just an edu- cational space: it is a place where creativity should grow freely, where art, nature, and people connect. But the existing condition of the faculty does not truly support that vision. The studios are not well connected to the outdoors, the waterbody is inactive, circulation is not smooth, and there is a lack of open and interactive spaces where students can feel inspired and relaxed while working. That is why this project is all about Integrated Co-existence: Embracing Nature, Creativity, and Learning Spaces. I wanted to design a space where learning does not stay inside walls, but flows naturally with the environment. Inspired by the curve of the site’s waterbody, I shaped the buildings around courtyards, used soft organic forms and added elements such as amphitheaters, ghats, shaded outdoor working spaces and interactive paths, so that students, teachers, and even neighborhood children can connect with each other and with nature. This design is not only for academic purposes, but for cultural revival as well. I believe that art education should remain rooted in our heritage as we move forward, and this The project reflects that. It is a space where creativity can breathe, grow and truly belong.