Article Author: Aga Khan Award: 2 Bangladeshi projects shortlisted
Media Source: The Daily Star (Bangladesh)
Date: 29 April 2019
Two Bangladeshi architectural projects have been selected among 20 shortlisted projects for Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2019. These are: Arcadia Education Project in South Kanarchor and Amber Denim Loom Shed in Gazipur. Arcadia Education Project is a modular amphibious structure, which incorporates spaces for a preschool, hostel, nursery and vocational training centre. Amber Denim Loom Shed is a structure integrating new designs that combine traditional Bangladeshi residential architecture with contemporary elements in a large open space accommodating a buyers’ lounge, dining space, prayer area, machines and washrooms.