During 14 years of affiliation with Architecture as a student, researcher, educator, and practitioner, Shafique Rahman has designed and been involved with a number of projects in Bangladesh and Australia. He completed his Masters of Design Science (M. Des. Sc) in Sustainable Design from the University of Sydney, Australia, in 2015, and completed Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from Khulna University, Bangladesh, in 2012. During his professional years, he worked with Crawford Architects in Sydney, Australia, where he worked alongside numerous international professionals while taking up opportunities to work on a number of Housing Projects. After his return, he founded Trikon Architects in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2016 and he is currently the Principal Architect of the organization. Apart from being a Dhaka-based practicing Architect, he is also currently working at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) as an Assistant Professor.
Being an educator, Shafique Rahman believes that ambition is the light that guides progress, and he always encourages young minds to venture ahead into the world of architecture with a focus on dedication to design. His passion for sharing his works and innovations with the world has led him to also delve into written and published works, as he is also the author of numerous published research papers on Luminous Environment, Thermal Comfort, Building Material, Environmental Sustainability, Urban Regeneration and Shape Grammar in Architecture. With the intention to learn from pioneer architects and to exhibit the philosophy behind great architectural works to enthusiasts, he conducted interviews with many Internationally acclaimed Architects like Ar. Bashirul Haq (Highest Award Include) , Ar. Saiful Islam (Aga Khan Award For Architecture, Year), Ar. Iftekhar Abdullah (Award), Ar. Sharif Uddin Ahmed (Berger Award) and many others.
During 14 years of affiliation with Architecture as a student, researcher, educator, and practitioner, Shafique Rahman has designed and been involved with a number of projects in Bangladesh and Australia. He completed his Masters of Design Science (M. Des. Sc) in Sustainable Design from the University of Sydney, Australia, in 2015, and completed Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from Khulna University, Bangladesh, in 2012.
During his professional years, he worked with Crawford Architects in Sydney, Australia, where he worked alongside numerous international professionals while taking up opportunities to work on a number of Housing Projects. He had also been involved in designing and has played a documentation role along with AIA-registered and leading practicing architects in Australia during his internship with Ideas Architects. In his early years, Shafique Rahman got the opportunity to engage with a significant number of projects while working with a number of design consultancy firms in Bangladesh. As a practitioner, his talent and hard work catapulted his career to great heights. His innovative techniques and fascination for Architecture brought opportunities for him to be a part of a wide variety of projects, like Healthcare Facility Design, Institutional Design, Recreational Facility Design, Housing and Residential projects, Landscape Design, Terminal Design, Commercial Mixed-use Design projects, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Religious projects, and Monuments. After his return, he founded Trikon Architects in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2016 and he is currently the Principal Architect of the organization. Being a professional, he is a registered architect member of The Institute of Architects Bangladesh (MIAB), a Member (SONA) of the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA), Bangladeshi Architects in Australia (BAA) and an esteemed alumni member of a number of other notable institutions.
His passion for sharing his works and innovations with the world has led him to also delve into written and published works, as he is also the author of numerous published research papers on Luminous Environment, Thermal Comfort, Building Material, Environmental Sustainability, Urban Regeneration and Shape Grammar in Architecture. His research findings have been selected for presentation at a number of esteemed international conferences such as The 2nd International Conference on Mosque Architecture (ICMA) 2019, which was held in Malaysia, and the ArcAsia Forum 20, which was held in Dhaka. His articles and interviews have also been published in national newspapers and well-recognized magazines. Apart from being a Dhaka-based practicing Architect, he is also currently working at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) as an Assistant Professor. Being an educator, Shafique Rahman believes that ambition is the light that guides progress, and he always encourages young minds to venture ahead into the world of architecture with a focus on dedication to design.
M.Des.Sc (Sustainable Design), The University of Sydney, Australia , 2015 |
B.Arch, Khulna University, Bangladesh.2012 |
Principal, Trikon Architects, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2016- Present |
Graduate Architect – Full Time Crawford Architects, Sydney, Australia. 2015- 2016 |
Junior Architect in Design and Construction Ideas Architects, Sydney, Australia.2014- 2015 |
Assistant Architect Dreesh Architects, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 2012- 2014 |
Assistant Professor At The Department of Architecture, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Dhaka. April 2018 to Present |
Lecturer At The Department of Architecture Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Dhaka. 23rd ,April 2016 to 20nd April 2018 |
IEQ Laboratory Experiment on Thermal Performance of Air MovementShafique 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): 2454-9762Full Paperhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/340247998_IEQ_Laboratory_Experiment_on_Thermal_Perception_of_Air_Movement
| International Publications–Journal Papers/ Proceedings | |
| 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 Video Presentation |
| 2019 | Sustainability of Building Material, a review of burnt clay brick in the context of Bangladesh Shafique Rahman01, Redowan Kabir Kaushik02, ArcAsia Forum 20, Dhaka. Full Paper |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| September 2022 | A Revivifying Scape , A feature on Design of Leehar Restaurant , Showcase Magazine , Bangladesh, Issue September 2022 |
| 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 Selected For Publication in Architecture Asia Magazine, Tongji University |
| April,2019 | Building Regulation in Bangladesh Must Be Maintained , Opinion, The Independent Dhaka. |
| March, 2019. | স্থপতি এবং স্থাপত্য গড়ার কারিগর শফিক রাহমান আনন্দআলো, সংখ্যা২১, ১৬-৩১মার্চ ২০১৯ |
| August, 2018. | Interview on Natural Lighting and Ventilation Section: Ask a Designer, Showcase Magazine, Issue August 2018, ISSN 2413-9572 |
| December 27,2015 | Paris Climate Talks and Bangladesh, Editorial, The Independent Dhaka. |
| March 30, 2015 | The Green Aesthetics, Post Editorial, The Independent Dhaka. |
| June 18, 2015 | Rethinking Water Resources For A Sustainable Future Post Editorial, The Independent Dhaka. |
| January 23,2015 | আর্কিটেকচারে নিত্য নতুন সফটওয়্যার স্থাপত্য বিষয়ক মাসিক প্রকাশনা বন্ধন ইস্যু ৭৭ |
| 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 |
| December 22, 2015 | পোষাকে ও ভূষণে স্থপতি স্থাপত্য বিষয়ক মাসিক প্রকাশনা বন্ধন ইস্যু ৬৭ |
| March 22, 2016 | ইস্টলেকহাউজ স্থাপত্য বিষয়ক মাসিক প্রকাশনা বন্ধন ইস্যু ৭০ |
| June 07, 2016 | অলঙ্করণনয়, নগর জীবনের জীবনযাত্ৰার পূর্ণাঙ্গ সমাধান, ইন্টেরিয়র ডিজাইন স্থাপত্য বিষয়ক মাসিক প্রকাশনা বন্ধন ইস্যু ৭৪ |
| October,2016 | Knowing Bashirul Haq – An Architect, a thinker, a critic and More Aauthor of the video interview of Architect Bashirul Haq. Published By- CONTEXT BD- https://contextbd.com/ Full Video: https://contextbd.com/knowing-bashirul-haq-an-architect-a-thinker-a-critic-and-more/ |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2019 | Paper Presentation 2nd International Conference on Mosque Architecture (ICMA) 2019 , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Presentation / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICb0TTKJxYA |
| Zhengzhou, China 2018 | Paper Presentation 2018 International Urban Design Conference, Zhengzhou, China. Organized by Architectural Society of China and the Zhengzhou Municipal People’s Government of China |
| Dhaka,Bangladesh, 2017 | Paper Presentation at ArcAsia Forum 20, Dhaka. Presentation / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dmZPhDX3sQ |
| Dhaka,Bangladesh, 2017 | Sustainability Design From Theory to Practice Individual Seminar, At Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), 2016 |
| Dhaka,Bangladesh 2016 | Sustainability of Building Material in The Context of Bangladesh Individual Seminar , Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology |
| Dhaka,Bangladesh 2016 | Sustainabilityof Building Material Key Speaker – Mongolbarer ShabhaLectureProgram Individual Seminar ,Lectureno:395 |
| 2022 | Motivational Speaker, Asian International Youth Festival, India |
2021 to Present | Serving as Member of the Subcommittee, Bangladesh Sustainable Building Guideline 24th Executive Council, Institute of Architects Bangladesh, IAB. |
| 2020 | An awareness program about COVID 19 Global Pandemic An Initiative to Conduct Video Interviews of 8 Recognized Architects from Bangladesh Published by CONTEXTBD. Video Link |
2017 To 2018 | Served as Member Secretary, Seminar and Convention 22nd Executive Council, Institute of Architects Bangladesh, IAB. |
Speaker | 38th 2nd International Conference on Mosque Architecture (ICMA) 2019, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICb0TTKJxYA |
Speaker | 38th 2018 International Urban Design Conference, Zhengzhou, China. Architectural Society of China and the Zhengzhou Municipal People’s Government of China |
Speaker | 38th ArcAsia Forum 20, Dhaka. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dmZPhDX3sQ |
Speaker | 38th Sustainability Design from Theory to Practice Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) |
| 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, Nominated Participant of AUST. Organized by Foundation For Learning Teaching and Research |
| Workshop Dhaka 2016 | Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Workshop on Dhaka Mohanagar Imarat Nirman Bidhimala At Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) |
| Delegate Dhaka2013 | CAA Dhaka The Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) Council and Conference 2013 |
| Delegate Sydney, Australia 2014 | Focusing People’s Architecture Bangladeshi Architects in Australia (BAA), Australian Institute Of Architects(AIA), Institute Of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) |
| Delegate Sydney, Australia 2014 | BEMP 2014 Built Environment Meets Parliament– Productivity By Design, Australian Institute Of Architects (AIA) |
| Delegate Sydney, Australia 2015 | NationalArchitectureConference2015 |
| Delegate Dhaka, Bangladesh 2016 | Bengal Architecture Symposium: ARCHITECTURE NOW& NEXT |
| 2017 to Present | Member Institute of Architects Bangladesh – Membership: IAB R 156 |
| 2015 to Present | Associate Member Member SONA (61693), Students Organized Network For Architecture, Australian Institute of Architects (AIA). |
| 2018 to Present | General Member . Asiatic Society Of Bangladesh – 2489 |
| 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 Awarded | Community Responsive Regeneration Approach For A Affordable Housing Scheme 27th World Congress of Architects – UIA RIO, Brazil Nominated for Exhibition and Presentation in Vulnerabilities and Inequalities Design Work Session |
| 2018 Exhibited | Urban Design Excellent Case Studies 2018 International Urban Design Exhibition, Zhengzhou, China. |
| 2017 Awarded | Sustainable Flood Safe Home 1st Position, National Competition Organized by Lantas Lands, Bangladesh. |
| 2017 Exhibited | The University Of Sydney Graduate Students Selected Work Exhibition |
| 2013 Awarded | Honorable Mention, Rethinking The Future International Architecture Thesis Award- IATA |
| 2012 Awarded | Shortlisted and Exhibited, Dwelling Unit 2062, Bangladesh University of Engineering &Technology(BUET2012) |
| 2012 Awarded | Excellency in Architectural Presentation Skill Architecture Discipline, Khulna University. |
| 2010 Awarded | Design Award Of Architecture Discipline Khulna University. |
| 2020 Participant | Lankmark Monument at The University of Dhaka – Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) and Dhaka University, Bangladesh |
| 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) |
| Residential Multi Dwelling / Apartments | |
| 2019 | 9 Storied Residential Apartment at Block I, BashundharaR/A,Dhaka,6500sft. Principal |
| 2019 | 12 Storied Residential Apartment Block J, Bashundhara R/A Dhaka – 54000 sft. Principal |
| 2019 | 8 Storied Multifamily Residential Apartment Block K, Baridhara, Dhaka. Principal |
| 2018 | Residential Apartment At Padma Residential Area, Rajshahi 24300 sft. Principal |
| 2017 | G+6 Storied Residential Apartment At Block E, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka. Principal |
| 2016 | Apartment at Dhanmondi 7/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. 13,230 sqft. Principal |
| Family Residence for Dr. Habibullah, Rajshahi. 13200sft . Principal | |
| 2015 | Apartment Complex at Ingleburn,NSW, Australia.38500sft.(Team Member-Ideas Architects) |
| 2015 | Townhouses at Loftus, NSW, Australia. 9500 sft (Team Member- Crawford Architects) |
| 2015 | Townhouses at Sylvenia, NSW, Australia. 9000 sft (Team Member- Crawford Architects) |
| 2014 | Duplex Residence At Glen Alpine, NSW, Australia. 3600 (Team Member-Ideas Architects) |
| Mixed Use Projects | |
| 2020 | Residential cum Commercial Mixed-Use At Purbachal, Dhaka. 18000sft . Principal |
| 2017 | Residential cum Commercial Mixed-Use At Greater Road, Rajshahi. 2750sft. Principal |
| 2012 | Residential Cum Commercial Mixed Use with one Basement, At Rajshahi. Principal |
| Landscape Design and Regeneration Projects | |
| 2018 | Landscape Design of Shahid Captain Monsur Ali Park, Rajshahi. 12.5 Acre 5,44,500 sqft. Associate |
| 2018 | Landscape Design of The UtarraGonobhaban, Natore, Rajshahi 25.5 Acre 111,2865 sqft. Associate |
| Retail, Interior and Food Premises Design Projects | |
| 2020 | Studio Trikon Architects, Dhaka, 1250 sft. Principal |
| 2017 | Residential Interior at Uttara, Dhaka 1200 sft . Principal |
| 2016 | Rooftop Family Lounge At Niketon, Dhaka. 950sft . Principal |
| 2014 | Corner Café At Liverpool, NSW, Australia. 1000 sft. (Team Member-Ideas Architects) |
| 2014 | Retail Shop Vodafone At Minto Market, NSW, Australia. 650 sft (Team Member-Ideas Architects) |
| Leisure Facility Design | |
| 2017 | Farmhouse for Dr. Harun and Family , Kakanhat, Rajshahi 36, 000 sqft . Principal |