You are cordially invited to the 152nd event of the Angan Lecture Series titled " AROMA OF CONCRETE & My Thoughts " with Architect Mustapha Khalid Palash.
Mustapha Khalid Palash stands as a luminary figure in the dynamic landscape of contemporary architecture in Bangladesh. Over the past three decade and a half, he and his team have elevated the mega city of Dhaka to unprecedented heights, crafting a series of architectural marvels that seamlessly blend aesthetics, sustainability, and functionality.
Palash embarked on his architectural journey after graduating with distinction from the Department of Architecture at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). His excellence in design was recognized with the prestigious Habibur Rahman Award. Initially serving as a Practicing Architect, he later joined BUET as a faculty member. Palash's academic journey at BUET culminated as an Assistant Professor before he left BUET. A distinguished educator, Palash continued to share his expertise as a visiting faculty in various universities following his departure from BUET. His commitment to excellence in architecture was further enriched by a training opportunity under the renowned architect Tadao Ando in 1995.
The success story began with the Unique Trade Centre (UTC) in Dhaka, and Palash's portfolio continued to flourish with iconic projects such as Radisson BLU Chittagong Bay View Hotel, Grameenphone Corporate Headquarters, Bashundhara City, The Westin Dhaka Hotel, Peoples Insurance Bhaban, Eastern Bank Head Office, Mobil House, Jamuna Bank Head Office, Standard Bank Head Office, IFIC Bank Head Office and many more.
Currently, Palash passionately advocates for sustainable architecture focusing on energy usage. His international affiliations include being an International Associate member of the American Institute of Architects, a member of the Tall Building Council and Urban Habitat.
Beyond his architectural prowess, Palash is a multifaceted personality. He has showcased his artistic talents in group and solo painting exhibitions, receiving the prestigious 'Shilpacharya Zainul Award' for his paintings. An accomplished Sitar player and multi-instrumentalist with a keen interest in Indian classical music, Palash has released four Rabindrasangeet vocal albums published simultaneously in India and Bangladesh.
Recognized as a Celebrity Architect, Palash's innovative and experimental approaches have garnered numerous national and international awards, including the IAB Design Award 1998, 2020, Architect of the Year 2005 (India), Burgers Award for Excellence in Architecture 2007, 2011 & 2022, and Holcim Green Built Bangladesh Prize 2010. His contributions to the field have been featured in various national and international magazines, including McGraw-Hill publications.
As stated in Wikipedia
“His constructions are noted for they are being in 21st century mode, verging on experimentalism. His novel approaches towards architecture make him peerless or practically singular in the country. Palash has in his credential many local and international awards in recognition of his works. Currently Palash with Vistaara is busy with quite a big number of corporate buildings and five star hotel projects. As an architect, Palash usually concentrates on his city, Dhaka. The city's hustle and bustle, its architectural elements and vicariousness are also focused in his art works. Dhaka's raw structure and its compact atmosphere are captured in his works with liveliness and intimacy. Palash is considered as one of very few Celebrity Architects of the country. He has participated several architectural exhibitions, seminars, workshops, architecture week, consultancies national and globally.”
As the Editor of DOT, the only international level English Art and Architecture magazine in the country, Palash continues to lead Vistaara as one of the most advanced architectural offices in Bangladesh. His belief in "beauty is truth, truth beauty" resonates through every facet of his creative expression, solidifying his position as a prominent and influential figure in the architecture realm of Bangladesh.
The program includes a presentation by the guest speaker in the first part, with Q&A session in the second part.
The event hosted by the Department of Architecture, School of Architecture and Design (SoAD) at BRAC University will be held on Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 3:30 pm, Bangladesh time (GMT+06).
The event will be hosted by Zainab Faruqui Ali, Professor, and Chairperson, Department of Architecture, SoAD, BRAC University.
Venue
BRAC University Auditorium
Department of Architecture
School of Architecture and Design
BRAC University
KHA 224, Progati Sarani, Merul Badda,
Dhaka 1212
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