- Mustapha Khalid Palash
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Khan Mohammed Mustapha Khalid Palash (Bengali: মুস্তফা খালিদ পলাশ) (born 1963 in Dhaka, Bangladesh) popularly known as Palash, is considered as one of the most leading contemporary Architects of Bangladesh.[1] He is also a leading and prominent artist and painter in the Bangladeshi Community.[2] Palash received his Bachelor of Architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1988.[3]. After graduation, he taught there until 1998 as Assistant Professor. He also worked as a vising faulty of architecture at University of Asia Pacific , North South University[4], BRAC University[5]
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Career
His constructions are noted for their 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,[6] architecture week,[7] consultancies[8] nationally and globally.[9]
For last 2 decades Palash with his team and his company Vistaara Architects, had created numerous outstanding architectural masterpieces in Dhaka, capital city of Bangladesh.
Attending Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology for his Bachelors in Architecture from 1982–1988, he founded Vistraara Architects in 1988 and joined BUET in 1995, but gave up his job as an Assistant Professor in 1998 to pursue his passion full time. Palash is a member of Institute of Architects Bangladesh, International Associate Member of AIA and a member of Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). He is also a member of the World Architecture Community and the Institute of Architects Bangladesh.
Selected architecture projects
- Corporate offices
- Grameenphone Corporate Head Quarter
- Banglalink Head Office
- Nafi Tower (Robi Head Office)
- Grand Delvistaa
- Malls and centers
- Bashundhara City, the largest shopping mall in South Asia
- Unique Trade Centre(UTC)
- Abdul Monem Financial District
- Rich Center
- Peoples Insurance Bhaban
- Siaam Tower
- SPL Western Tower
- Bashundhara Fitness Center
- Shahara Centre
- Bashundhara Convention Center
- Hotels and hospitals
- Radisson Bay View Hotel Chittagong
- Hilton Dhaka
- The Westin Dhaka Hotel
- Lab Aid Cardiac Care Hospital
- Universities
Visual art
Besides being an architect, Palash is also an ardent painter. His solo painting exhibition titled Of Conflict and Harmony was held in 2009 at Gallery of Fine Arts of Asiatic Society, Dhaka.[10][11]. In June 2011 he had his third solo exhibition of Doodle Art titled Of Tears and Joyat Dhaka Art Centre.[12]
From his childhood, art has been keenly connected with Palash's umbilical cord. As the son of a painter, he grew up in an artistic ambiance. During this time, he started to detect the imaginative world and documented his vision and observation.[13]
When Palash feels saddened and his creative endeavor flourishes, brush and colors assist him to explore his inner vision. He records his pains, happiness and experiences through his canvas, which becomes a mirror of his pensive mood as reflected in his creative process. In the exposition, this is a clear statement about his aesthetic explorations. He is not concentrated on any particular theme, but nevertheless his themes are inextricably connected to each other. His paintings, done in oil and acrylic, feature various architectural designs or shapes. They as well plunge deep into Nature. He has complete freedom to identify himself for his working styles that are apparently synchronized and technically phenomenal. He wants to proceed with a certain style that can become a personal hallmark of his works.
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Honors and awards
- Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) Design Award 1998[14]
- Holcim Green Built Bangladesh Award, 2010[15][16]
- Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture, 2007[17]
- Architect of the Year Award, instituted by JK Cement, India[18]
References
- ^ Kaleidoscopic visions: Mustapha Khalid Palash's drawing exhibition
- ^ A Solo Painting Exhibition by Architect Mustapha Khalid Palash “of Conflict and Harmony”
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ [ http://www.bracuniversity.net/bulletin/print.php?file=2011/august]
- ^ Roundtable Discussions with Architect Khalid and others hosted by Daily Star
- ^ Celebration of architecture at AIUB
- ^ Consultancy agreement for construction of Bank Asia's Structure
- ^ EWU okays new campus design
- ^ http://www.archsociety.com/news.php?item.121.2
- ^ http://www.archsociety.com/news.php?default.0.9
- ^ [3]
- ^ Engrossment with architectural lines and shapes
- ^ http://www.worldviewcities.org/dhaka/vistaara.html
- ^ http://www.holcimgreenbuiltbd.com/index_green_contest.html
- ^ http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=142979
- ^ http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=15835&date=2007-11-01
- ^ http://www.aya-jkcement.com/WinBegin.html
Further reading
- Creativity abound: Mustapha Khalid Palash, a multifaceted powerhouse
- Profile:Mustapha Khalid (1963)
- ARCHITECTURE: A career for future
- Bangladesh: Experts urge adoption of rainwater-harvesting to ease water crisis
- Profile of Bashundhara City by Architect Khalid
- Engrossment with architectural lines and shapes
- Mustapha Khalid Palash – Accomplished Artist and Architect
External links
Categories:- Living people
- Bangladeshi architects
- Bangladeshi painters
- 1963 births
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