FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
AR. SHAFIQUE RAHMAN,
Founder & Principal Architect
B.Arch, M.Des.Sc (Sustainable Design),
The University of Sydney, Australia.
MIAB, RAJUK
Year of Practice: 2009- Present
Specialization: Sustainable Design.
Shafique Rahman was born in Bangladesh in 1987, where he developed a strong interest in architecture at an early age, eventually becoming an educator and a committed practitioner to society and the environment. After completing his Bachelor of Architecture from Khulna University, Bangladesh, in 2012, he pursued a Master’s in Sustainable Design from the University of Sydney, Australia, in 2015. During his professional journey, he worked with Crawford Architects in Sydney, collaborating with international professionals on housing, refurbishment, and landscape design projects. In 2015, Shafique returned to Bangladesh and founded Trikon Architects, where the practice of environment-responsive architecture has become the core ideology. Leading a team of architects and engineers, he has overseen the completion of over 50 projects, ranging from small residences to large-scale public space architecture, earning recognition for their innovative contributions nationally and internationally.
Shafique Rahman is a Registered Architect and a Member of the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) and Rajdhani Unnanyan Kartripakkha (RAJUK). He has held positions such as Member Secretary of the Environment and Urbanization Subcommittee in the 24th Executive Council of IAB and was a member of the Public Health Group in the Union of International Architects (UIA) from 2021 to 2023. His work integrates sustainable design principles with local cultural and environmental contexts ranging from residential and commercial buildings to institutional campuses and public spaces.
His commitment to architecture and urban development has earned him numerous accolades, including the 2nd position in the International Design Competition of the Architects Regional Council of Asia (ARCASIA) in 2020 and many others. His recent achievements are particularly noteworthy. Shafique Rahman won two prestigious national competitions: “Envisioning A Safe and Sustainable Life with Architecture for A Water Nomad Community in Bangladesh,” organized by IAB, OXFAM, and CNRS, and the highly esteemed “Purbachal International Convention Center (PICC)” competition, organized by IAB and RAJUK in 2024.
In addition to his practice, Rahman has contributed meaningfully to academia as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture of AUST from 2016. He has published research on environmental sustainability, building materials, urban regeneration, and shape grammar in architecture. His work has been presented at international conferences such as ICMA Malaysia 2019, the International Urban Design Conference in China 2019, ArcAsia Dhaka 2019, and PLEA 2024 in Poland among others.
Shafique Rahman continues to influence the field through his architectural practice, research, and teaching, striving to create spaces that reflect a deep respect for both the built and natural environments.
EDUCATION
M.Des.Sc (Sustainable Design) I 2014 to 2015
The University of Sydney, Australia, 2015
B.Arch I 2007 to 2012
Khulna University, Bangladesh. 2012
ACADEMIC TEACHING
Assistant Professor I April 2018 to Present (On Leave – 2021 to Present)
Department of Architecture, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Dhaka.
Lecturer I April 2016 to April 2018
The Department of Architecture
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Dhaka.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Principal Architect I 2016- Present
Trikon Architects, Dhaka, Bangladesh,
Graduate Architect I 2015- 2016
Crawford Architects, Sydney, Australia.
Architect I 2014- 2015
Ideas Architects, Sydney, Australia.
Assistant Architect I 2012- 2014
Dreesh Architects, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS – JOURNAL PAPERS/ PROCEEDINGS
2024 Conference Proceedings
Rethinking social resilience through refurbishment and adaptations: A comprehensive review of a transformed residential dwelling in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Shafique Rahman [1], Nabilah Nargis [2]
In Proceedings of the 37th PLEA Conference 2024 Wroclaw, Poland, (RE)THINKING RESILIENCE (pp. 1104-1109).
2023 Scopus Indexing
A study of vernacular building materials in Bangladesh based on embodied energy and environmental performance. Shafique Rahman [1,2], Lim Yaik Wah [3], Nabilah Nargis [4].
GBES 2023. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) International Graduate Conference of Built Environment and Surveying.
2019
A Study Towards the Origin of Terracotta Decoration of the Mosque Architecture in Bengal. An analysis based on Shape Grammar Principles. Shafique Rahman01, Redowan Kabir Kaushik02
2nd International Conference on Mosque Architecture (ICMA) 2019, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Full Paper http://surl.li/dotljw
Video Presentation
–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICb0TTKJxYA
2019
Sustainability of Building Material, a review of burnt clay brick in the context of Bangladesh, ArcAsia Forum 20, Dhaka.
Shafique Rahman01, Redowan Kabir Kaushik02,
Full Paper http://surl.li/elzcqt
2018
Spatial Analysis as A Tool for Culture Led Regeneration, A Case Study of Dhaka, Nilkhet Book Market, Shafique Rahman, Proceedings of 2018, Zhengzhou International Urban Design Conference,
ISBN 978-7-112-22621-4
Full Paper http://surl.li/pxfunq
2018
Effect of Illuminance on Human Task Performance, Shafique Rahman, AUST Journal of Science and Technology, ISSN 2072-0149, Volume-7, August 2018
Full Paper http://surl.li/iqwlcg
2016
IEQ Laboratory Experiment on Thermal Performance of Air Movement
Shafique Rahman (1), S.M. Zahed Sarwer (2)
International Journal of Advanced Research in Management, Architecture, Technology and Engineering (IJARMATE), Vol. II, Issue X, October 2016, ISSN (ONLINE): 2454-9762, ISSN (PRINT): 2454-9762
Full Paper http://surl.li/uyyvep
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL WORK
2022
Motivational Speaker, Asian International Youth Festival, India
2020
An awareness program about COVID 19 Global Pandemic
An Initiative to Conduct Video Interviews of 8 Recognized Architects from Bangladesh.
Published by CONTEXTBD.
–https://contextbd.com/effect-green-building-pandemic-prevention-2nd-position-arcasia-idea-competition/
Video Link
–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-dtdzxy3kA&t=156s
2020
Knowing Bashirul Haq – An architect, a thinker, a critic and more
An initiative with Architect Bashirul Haq, Published by Context BD
–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKwlPVb1WCw
CONFERENCES, TRAINING & PRESENTATIONS
Presenter, 2024 Wroclaw, Poland
37th PLEA Conference (Rethinking resilience).
Delegate, Denmark 2023
UIA World Congress of Architects – CPH 2023
Host & Moderator; Dhaka, 2022
Voice Your Opinion, Prospects of Sustainable Building Rating in Bangladesh, Organizer: Institute of Architects Bangladesh.
Speaker, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2019
2nd International Conference on Mosque Architecture (ICMA) 2019, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICb0TTKJxYA
Delegate, Zhengzhou, China,2018
2018 International Urban Design Conference, Zhengzhou, China. Architectural Society of China and the Zhengzhou Municipal. China.
Speaker, 2017, Dhaka, Bangladesh
ArcAsia Forum 20, Dhaka.
–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dmZPhDX3sQ
Delegate, Kathmandu, 2017
38th ARCASIA Council Meeting
Observer Of the Council Meeting of The Forum of Asian Architects (ARCASIA).
Workshop, Dhaka, 2017
Earthquake Resilient Design & Construction
House Building Research Institute (HBRI)
Training, Dhaka, 2017
Teaching For Active Learning (TAL) Training Program, Foundation for Learning Teaching and Research
Speaker, 2017, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Sustainability Design from Theory to Practice
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)
Workshop, Dhaka 2016
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Workshop on Dhaka Mohanagar Imarat Nirman Bidhimala at Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB)
Speaker 2016, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Sustainability of Building Material in The Context of Bangladesh
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
Speaker, 2016, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Sustainability of Building Material
Key Speaker – Mongolbarer Shabha Lecture Program
Individual Seminar, Lecture no: 395
Delegate, Dhaka 2013
CAA Dhaka
The Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) Council and Conference 2013.
Delegate, 2014, Sydney, Australia
Focusing People’s Architecture Host: Bangladeshi Architects in Australia (BAA), Australian Institute of Architects (AIA).
Delegate, 2016, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bengal Architecture Symposium:
ARCHITECTURE NOW & NEXT.
DESIGN AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS
2024 Winner
Purbachal International Convention Centre (PICC).
Organization: IAB, RAJUK.
2024 Winner
Envisioning A Safe and Sustainable Life with Architecture for A Water Nomad Community in Bangladesh. Organization: IAB, OXFAM, CNRS.
2023 Finalist Mention
Home After Crisis
Organizer: YAC (Young Architects Competitions)
2023 Exhibition & Presentation
Retaining cultural heritage and social resilience through design: A case study of a refurbished residential project at Narayanganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh
20th Asian Congress of Architects (ACA-20), ArcAsia, Boracay, The Philippines 2023
2020 Awarded 2nd Position
The contribution of Green Building in the fight against COVID-19
ARCASIA Committee on Green & Sustainable Architecture
Architects Regional Council of Asia (ARCASIA)
2020 Exhibition and Presentation
Community Responsive Regeneration Approach for An Affordable Housing Scheme, 27th World Congress of Architects – UIA RIO, Brazil
2018 Exhibited
Urban Design Excellent Case Studies
2018 International Urban Design Exhibition, Zhengzhou, China.
2017 Awarded
Sustainable Flood Safe Home
2nd Position, National Competition Organized by Lantas Lands, Bangladesh.
2017 Exhibited
The University of Sydney
Graduate Students Selected Work Exhibition
2013 Awarded
Honourable Mention, Rethinking the Future
International Architecture Thesis Award- IATA
2012 Awarded
Shortlisted and Exhibited, Dwelling Unit 2062,
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET 2012)
2012 Awarded
Excellency in Architectural Presentation Skill
Architecture Discipline, Khulna University.
2010 Awarded
Design Award of Architecture Discipline Khulna University.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, INTERVIEWS
July, 2023
+6 GMT. Works of Awards Winning Architects and Practices of Bangladesh. Published By Institute of Architects Bangladesh IAB
June, 2023
‘Light Cubes,’ a residential project featured in Nirman Roshayan, ATN News. https://youtu.be/1ag4Im0dKAs
April, 2023
Interview with 2 Cents Podcast about Bangladesh’s Earthquake Risks and Safety Precautions. https://youtu.be/_q7pGtlYMpA
April, 2023
Interview with ATN Bangla in the show ‘Nirman Roshayan’
–https://youtu.be/9LKqdMIu_yU
March, 2023
Interview with The Business Standard about the thoughts and viewpoints behind ‘Creative Kids’. https://youtu.be/VstWGu8q084
February, 2023
Yes, to the natural light, Creative Kids, featured in The Business Standard, 21 February 2023
February, 2023
A playful & thoughtful approach, Creative Kids, featured in Showcase magazine, Bangladesh, Issue February 2023
September, 2022
A Revivifying Scape, A feature on Design of Leehar Restaurant, Showcase Magazine, Bangladesh, Issue September 2022
August, 2022
Interview with Yahia Amin (podcast) about typical mistakes that common people make while buying a flat or land. https://youtu.be/eWW7YD4TvlA
25th May, 2021
Inside the Green World of Architect Shafique Rahman
The Business Standard, Bangladesh
December, 2020
The contribution of Green Building in the fight against COVID-19. Architecture Asia Magazine, Tongji University
Shanghai, P. R. China Special Issue December 2020.
April, 2019
Building Regulations in Bangladesh Must Be Maintained,
Opinion, The Independent Dhaka.
http://www.theindependentbd.com/printversion/details/197532
March, 2019
স্থপতি এবং স্থাপত্য গড়ার কারিগর শফিক রাহমান
আনন্দ আলো, সংখ্যা ২১, ১৬-৩১ মার্চ ২০১৯
August, 2018
Interview on Natural Lighting and Ventilation
Section: Ask a Designer, Showcase Magazine, Issue August 2018
March 07, 2016
আধুনিক স্থাপত্যের এক ব্যতিক্রমী স্রষ্টা জাহা হাদিদ
স্থাপত্য বিষয়ক মাসিক প্রকাশনা বন্ধন ইস্যু ৭৩
March 07, 2016
প্রকৃতিতে যার স্থাপত্য
স্থাপত্য বিষয়ক মাসিক প্রকাশনা বন্ধন ইস্যু ৭৩
March 22, 2016
ইস্টলেক হাউজ
স্থাপত্য বিষয়ক মাসিক প্রকাশনা বন্ধন ইস্যু ৭০
June 07, 2016
অলঙ্করণ নয়, নগর জীবনের জীবনযাত্ৰার পূর্ণাঙ্গ সমাধান, ইন্টেরিয়র ডিজাইন
স্থাপত্য বিষয়ক মাসিক প্রকাশনা বন্ধন ইস্যু ৭৪
December 27, 2015
Paris Climate Talks and Bangladesh, Editorial, The Independent Dhaka.
http://www.eindependentbd.com/arc/pre_page/2015-12-27/6
March 30, 2015
The Green Aesthetics, Post Editorial, The Independent Dhaka.
http://www.eindependentbd.com/arc/pre_page/2015-03-30/7
June 18, 2015
Rethinking Water Resources for A Sustainable Future
Post Editorial, The Independent Dhaka.
http://www.eindependentbd.com/arc/pre_page/2015-06-18/7
January 23, 2015
আর্কিটেকচারে নিত্য নতুন সফটওয়্যার
স্থাপত্য বিষয়ক মাসিক প্রকাশনা বন্ধন ইস্যু ৭৭
December 22, 2015
পোষাকে ও ভূষণে স্থপতি
স্থাপত্য বিষয়ক মাসিক প্রকাশনা বন্ধন ইস্যু ৬৭
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
2023 Participant
Tactical Urbanism Now!
International Competition Entry, TerraViva
2023 Participant
Wildlife Pavilions
International Competition Entry, TerraViva
2022 Participant
Golpahar Mohashawshan Temple Complex
Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB, Chittagong Chapter)
2021 Participant
Baganbari Jameh Mosque at Malibagh, Dhaka.
BUILD Bangladesh
2021 Shortlisted
Designing for Resilience to The Changing Environment
Architects Regional Council Asia (ARCASIA)
2021 Participant
Dhaka North Civic Centre and DNCC Tower
Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB)
2020 Participant
Community Responsive Regeneration Approach for Affordable Housing
27th World Congress of Architects (UIA2020RIO)
2020 Participant
Landmark Monument at The University of Dhaka
Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) and Dhaka University, Bangladesh
2018 Participant
ArcAsia Travel Prize 2018- Kumiki
International Competition Entry, Architects Regional Council of Asia (ARCASIA)
2018 Participant
Design of DPDC Commercial Building on Underground Substation
National Competition Entry, IAB (Institute of Architects Bangladesh) (DPDC)
2017 Participant
Design of IEB Convention Centre at Shahbag, Dhaka.
IAB (Institute of Architects Bangladesh) & IEB (Institute of Engineers Bangladesh)
2016 Participant
ArcAsia Travel Prize 2016- Humanitarian Architecture
International Competition Entry, Architects Regional Council of Asia (ARCASIA)
2016 Participant
Design of The Head Office Of DESCO
(Dhaka Electric Supply Company Ltd) National Competition Organized by IAB and DESCO
PRACTICE
(SELECTED WORKS)
(SELECTED WORKS)
RESIDENTIAL
Nasrin mirror (2024)
Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka; Built Area: 18,500 sqft
N Classico (2024)
Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka; Built Area: 27,000 sqft
Thhai (2024)
Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka; Built Area: 14,300 sqft
Water Court (2024)
Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka; Built Area: 20,520 sqft
Ashaar (2024)
Location: Uttara, Dhaka; Built Area: 10,380 sqft
Arista (2024)
Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka; Built Area: 19,260 sqft
Aachol (2024)
Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka; Built Area: 10,200 sqft
Serene (2023)
Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka; Built Area: 11,600 sqft
Alapon (2023)
Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka; Built Area: 10,200 sqft
Raintree Terrace (2023)
Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka; Built Area: 18,500 sqft
La Vista (2023)
Location: Uttara, Dhaka; Built Area: 20,100 sqft
Light Cubes (2020)
Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka; Built Area: 11,200 sqft
Silhouette (2020)
Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka; Built Area: 21,200 sqft
Sabuj Parngon (2012)
Location: Upashahar, Rajshahi; Built Area: 25,000 sqft
INTERIOR DESIGN
Residential Interior (2023)
Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka; Built Area: 4,550 sqft
Leehar Restaurant (2022)
Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka; Built Area: 7,000 sqft
Light cubes Triples (2022)
Location: Rajshahi, Dhaka; Built Area: 5,700 sqft
Residence cum Healthcare Interior (2017)
Location: Rajshahi, Dhaka; Built Area: 12,000 sqft
COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SPACE
Creative Kids (2022)
Location: West Panthapath, Dhaka; Built Area: 3,800 sqft
MIXED USE BUILDINGS
Narayanganj Trade Centre (2021)
Location: Narayanganj, Dhaka; Built Area: 2,50,000 sqft
5 storied Mixed-Used building (2021)
Location: Chadpur, Chittagong; Built Area: 18,000 sqft
Commercial, Market cum Residential Building (2020)
Location: Purbachal, Dhaka; Built Area: 24,000 sqft
RELIGIOUS SPACE
Jameh Mosque at Sylhet (2022)
Location: Pathanbari, Sylhet; Built Area: 26,000 sqft
Tatrakanda Jameh Mosque (2021)
Location: Chandpur; Built Area: 18,000 sqft
Arial Shahi Jameh Mosque (2020)
Location: Munshiganj, Dhaka; Built Area: 23,000 sqft
VACATION HOUSE
Kamruzzaman Village Home (2020)
Location: Brahmanbaria; Built Area: 4,000 sqft
Single Storied Vacation House (2020)
Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka; Built Area: 17,900 sqft
Retreat Centre for Mr. Rahim (2016)
Location: Munshiganj, Dhaka; Built Area: 6,960 sqft
HEALTHCARE DESIGN
Extension of the OPD, Department of Ispahani Eye Hospital (2016)
Location: Farmgate, Dhaka; Built Area: 12,000 sqft
Residence cum Healthcare (2013)
Location: Rajshahi; Built Area: 40,000 sqft
INDUSTRIAL
Pretty Group Renovation of RGM Factory (2024)
Location: Gazipur, Dhaka; Built Area: 10,00,000 sqft
Renovation of RMG Factory (2013)
Location: Chandra, Gazipur; Built Area: 1,80,000 sqft
PUBLIC SPACE, LANDSCAPE & MASTERPLAN
Purbachal International Convention Center (PICC) (2024)
Location: Purbachal, Dhaka; Built Area: 1,056,929.85 sqft
Nawabganj National Park & Ashurar Bill (2022)
Location: Nawabganj, Dinajpur; Built Area: 1800 acre
Shahid Captain Monsur Ali Park (2018)
Location: Padma R/A, Rajshahi; Built Area: 14 acres
RENOVATION & REFURBISHMENT
Mirza Bari (2023)
Location: Chashara, Narayanganj; Built Area: 3,370 sqft
MIXED USE BUILDINGS
Narayanganj Trade Centre (2021)
Location: Narayanganj, Dhaka; Built Area: 2,50,000 sqft
5 storied Mixed-Used building (2021)
Location: Chadpur, Chittagong; Built Area: 18,000 sqft
Commercial, Market cum Residential Building (2020)
Location: Purbachal, Dhaka; Built Area: 24,000 sqft
RELIGIOUS SPACE
Jameh Mosque at Sylhet (2022)
Location: Pathanbari, Sylhet; Built Area: 26,000 sqft
Tatrakanda Jameh Mosque (2021)
Location: Chandpur; Built Area: 18,000 sqft
Arial Shahi Jameh Mosque (2020)
Location: Munshiganj, Dhaka; Built Area: 23,000 sqft
VACATION HOUSE
Kamruzzaman Village Home (2020)
Location: Brahmanbaria; Built Area: 4,000 sqft
Single Storied Vacation House (2020)
Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka; Built Area: 17,900 sqft
Retreat Centre for Mr. Rahim (2016)
Location: Munshiganj, Dhaka; Built Area: 6,960 sqft
HEALTHCARE DESIGN
Extension of the OPD, Department of Ispahani Eye Hospital (2016)
Location: Farmgate, Dhaka; Built Area: 12,000 sqft
Residence cum Healthcare (2013)
Location: Rajshahi; Built Area: 40,000 sqft
INDUSTRIAL
Pretty Group Renovation of RGM Factory (2024)
Location: Gazipur, Dhaka; Built Area: 10,00,000 sqft
Renovation of RMG Factory (2013)
Location: Chandra, Gazipur; Built Area: 1,80,000 sqft
PUBLIC SPACE, LANDSCAPE & MASTERPLAN
Purbachal International Convention Center (PICC) (2024)
Location: Purbachal, Dhaka; Built Area: 1,056,929.85 sqft
Nawabganj National Park & Ashurar Bill (2022)
Location: Nawabganj, Dinajpur; Built Area: 1800 acre
Shahid Captain Monsur Ali Park (2018)
Location: Padma R/A, Rajshahi; Built Area: 14 acres
RENOVATION & REFURBISHMENT
Mirza Bari (2023)
Location: Chashara, Narayanganj; Built Area: 3,370 sqft