Architecture Portfolio (101-401) by Julkarnain

What I’ve un Learnt in Architecture School.

by Julkarnain Department of Architecture, Brac University

Portfolio of Selected Works

101-401

Less, but better.

Deiter Rams

2012 The artist arc Watercolour, Crayons

2015 Photography

Hey! This is Julkarnain from Dhaka, Bangladesh, currently diving deep into the world of architecture as an undergrad, but my love for all things visual dates back to my childhood. From snapping photos to crafting graphics and putting brush to canvas, I’ve always had a knack for bringing ideas to life in the most eye-catching ways.

2016 Filmmaking 2017 Graphics Design

2017 Ssc Chittagong Collegiate School

2019 Hsc Notre Dame College

These days I have been having spirited debates with myself between form & function. Would love to welcome you to my world of learning and un-learning things.

Skills

2020 University Department of Architecture Brac University

Architectural Autocad, Sketchup, Blender 3d

2021 3d Modeling and arcviz

2023 Motion Graphics 2023 9th semester 2025 Graduation

Render Enscape, D5 Render Graphical Adobe Indesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Video DaVinci Resolve Adobe Premier Pro

Experience

Certificates

Motion Adobe After Effect

Designer Adorsho Publication

New Horizons Graphics Design Course Completion

Language Bangla Native English Fluent Arabic Reading

Founder Dhk Minimal Online Magazine Founder Dilkusha Mohol Editorial Photography and filmmaking Studio Freelance Graphics Designer International

Pathshala On Light and shadow Completion Arctwist Shortlisted Open Society University Network (OSUN) Volunteer Zero-carbon bamboo building project

Rajshahi

Dhaka

Rangamati Jhenaidah

Cox’s Bazar

Contents

Learning

Un-Learning /Forgetting

Meanwhile

Gōlakdhādhā School Educational Institution Studio 301

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26 Vacation House Himchori Springs, Cox’s Bazar Studio 202

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Platonic Solid Studio 102

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Zero Carbon Bamboo Building Project Workshop & Installation Jhenaidah 2023

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Bor Porong Observatory Observatory Rangamati Studio 302

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Monologue Interior Design of a cafe Dhaka

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Pulsating City Urban Edgescape Redesign Dhaka Studio 401

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Working Drawings

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Meanwhile Design of a street Museum Competition by Archtwist Shortlisted

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Photography

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Graphics Design

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Portfolio of Selected Works

2020-2023

Chapter 01

Learning

Gōlakdhādhā School Educational Institution Location: Not Specific Mazes and playful paths, like the sinuous threads of a grand tapestry, weave enchantment into the tapestry of a child’s mind. They become allegories of life’s labyrinthine journey, where each twist and turn sparks curiosity, beckoning forth the spirit of inquiry.

Through games, they learn the art of strategy, embracing both triumph and tribulation with a resilient heart. These intricate passages cultivate patience, sharpening the blade of discernment. In the dance between choice and consequence, they learn the profound lessons of causality. Thus, within the folds of mazes and mirthful paths, young minds encounter not mere diversion, but a profound odyssey of intellectual and emotional growth, awakening the dormant seeds of wisdom that shall bloom in the gardens of their future.

Introducing the Enchanted Maze Academy, a school designed to kindle young minds’ love for adventure and exploration. Nestled in a natural haven, this innovative institution caters exclusively to children who revel in games and mazes. The campus features a captivating labyrinthine layout, where every turn sparks new discoveries. This maze serves as a metaphor for the intricate journey of learning, instilling determination and joy in the face of challenges. At Enchanted Maze Academy, education seamlessly blends with play, shaping agile thinkers ready to navigate life’s twists and turns. Each day brings a new puzzle to solve, a testament to the boundless potential within every child.

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Gōlakdhādhā School

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Form Development

Elementary Class

Primary Class

Possible rearrangement for different events

Circular Arrangement Study Round classrooms, with their curved architecture, offer a more inclusive and conducive learning environment for both elementary and high school students. The absence of sharp corners fosters a sense of equality and community, as everyone is visually connected, eliminating hierarchical positioning.

Functions

Admin Elementary Primary & High School Extra Curricular Auditorium Indoor Sports

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01. Entry to campus 02. Bus parking 03. Car parking 04. Drivers’ waiting room 05. Entry to Building 06. Admin Block 07. Parents’ Waiting room 08. Elementary Block 09. Kids’ play zone 10. Ground level Courtyard 11. Arts and Crafts Class 12. Canteen 13. Auditorium 14. Ramp to other floors

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15. Grand stair 16. First floor level play zone 17. Typical Primary class 18. Bridge Connecting 2 wings 19. IT classroom 20. Auditorium mezzanine

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21. Library 22. Terrace reading zone 23. Open space 24. Indoor Sports 25. Roof Play zone

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Gōlakdhādhā School

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Gōlakdhādhā School

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26 Vacation House Location: Himchori Springs, Cox’s Bazar

Perched on the threshold of eternity where sea and sand converge, this Cox’s Bazar retreat transcends bricks and mortar, becoming a vessel for contemplation. Its design blurs lines between the tangible and the ethereal, offering spaces for introspection and connection. Each room whispers wisdom, urging reflection on life’s interconnectedness. The kitchen, a crucible of creation, celebrates abundancIn this sanctuary, time moves at its own pace, reminding us of life’s impermanence and the inexorable rhythm of renewal. This vacation house is an homage to the profound interplay of nature, humanity, and time—an invitation to find solace in the eternal dance of existence.

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Site

The site being beside the marine drive, has uninterrupted view towards the sea. The design decisions were derived from an urge to frame the sea through panoramic glass windows and openness towards the sea.

Himchori Springs, Himchori, Cox’s Bazar 21°22’25.8”N 92°00’57.3”E

Form Residence

Studio/ Guest

Glass window towards the sea

Mass form Bridge Connection

Open terrace space towards the sea

Bay of Bengal

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Development of form

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1. Entry 2. Living Room 3. Dinning 4. Guest bed 5. Open Courtyard 6. Wooden deck

Ground Floor Plan 7. Open terrace towards the sea 8. Master bedroom 9. Private balcony 10. Private bedroom 11. Studio/workshop

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Platonic Solid

Before the architecture era Platonic solids are the basic three dimensional volumes derived from primary shapes. There are 5 platonic solids: cube, sphere, pyramid, cylinder and cone.

Smollest size

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Platonic Solid

Design Studio 101-401

Julkarnain

Zero Carbon Bamboo Building Project A core team led by Professor Zainab Faruqui Ali, Chairperson Department of Architecture, SoAD, BRAC University is providing overall supervision, guidance, and coordination of the construction of zero-carbon prefabricated bamboo buildings built by students, alumni, academics, practitioners in different parts of the country. This collaborative project is progressing at a considerable pace.

We participated on the last instalment of this innitiative March’23.

Chapter 2

Un-Learning /Forgetting

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Bor Porong Ovservatory Puron Rangamatte (the old city of Rangamati)

Bor Porong

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Bor Porong

/noun The great exodus

Design Studio 101-401

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In the heart of Rangamati, where time once stood still, Bor Porong emerged as a cosmic reminder of the delicate balance between creation and dissolution. The event unraveled like an ancient parable, whispering secrets of existence to those who cared to listen.

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The story Goes like this,

The kaptai lake, as we know, wasn’t a thing.

For people from outside the region, the lake may be a place for spending good times, but to the local indigenous Chakma people it is the site of a heartbreaking event called Bor Porong, or “the great exodus.”

Construction of the reservoir for the hydro-electric plant began in 1956 by the Government of East Pakistan. As a result, 54,000 acres (220 km2) of farmland in the Rangamati District went underwater and created the lake. The hydro-electric project was funded by the United States. The project was finished in 1962. International Engineering Company and Utah International Inc. received the contract for construction of the dam. The dam is 670.8 meters long, and 54.7 meters high. The dam has a 745 feet (227 m) long spillway containing 16 gates. Through the spillway 5,250,000 cu ft/s (149,000 m3/s) of water can pass.

The land that went underwater as a result of the dam construction, was 40% of the total arable land in the area. Along with that, 29 square miles (75 km2) of the Government-owned forest, and 234 square miles (610 krn2) of other forest land went underwater. About 18,000 Shagu families with a total of almost 100 thousand people were also displaced. The palace of the king of the Chakmas was also flooded and is now under water.

New Rangamati city Kaptai lake The old Rangamati city Now below 90 feet

Inundation of the old Rajbari (Palace) at Rangamati due to the Kaptai dam in 1961.

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Bor Porong

Illustrations by Tufan Chakma

Design Studio 101-401

In our endeavor to breathe life into the ancient sunken city of Rangamati, we embarked on a journey of rediscovery guided by the wisdom of local elders and the remnants of a bygone era preserved within the city’s old maps. Conversations with the venerable residents unveiled a treasure trove of memories, each anecdote a thread weaving together the tapestry of the city’s vibrant past. Their recollections painted vivid pictures of bustling markets, grand temples, and the daily rhythms that once echoed through its cobbled streets. Alongside these oral histories, we unearthed the old city map, a parchment of antiquity that bore the imprints of forgotten alleyways and architectural wonders. Layer by layer, through the amalgamation of spoken narratives and tangible relics, we pieced together a mosaic of the city’s former glory, poised to ignite the imagination and rekindle the spirit of Rangamati’s submerged heritage.

Julkarnain

Old travel photographs shot in the old Rangamati city

Joyosree Roy,71 Family member of the Chakma Raj Family, Telling us stories about the old city and the Chakma Rajbari.

Why is this major event ignored and forgotten?

Map drawn by local elderly people

Imagination of the old Rangamati city Illustration by Nafisa Anjum

Redrawing the map overlapping the now Kaptai Lake

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How do we make people remember?

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An observatory that connects the new city with the new one

Imagined with midjourney

An ancient invitation

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Bor Porong

A tunnel that original path

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t follows the of the old city, giving visitors the taste of then life

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Future

A girl celebrating Biju uthsob on a boat while the old city lightens up with it’s reminder

Approach

Elevation of the observatory

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Monologue Interior design of a cafe Location: Dhaka “Monologue” is a cafe where every detail frames a conversation. It invites patrons to share their unique stories in an elegantly curated space. Muted tones and ambient lighting set an intimate tone, while art-lined walls encourage contemplation. Seating allows for both solitude and camaraderie. Each sip and bite is crafted for savored moments and meaningful exchanges.

“Monologue” isn’t just a cafe; it’s a sanctuary for shared narratives.

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Monologue

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Monologue

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Smollest size

Open

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Pulsating City

Design Studio 101-401

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The Pulsating City Urban Edgescape Redesign Banasree, Dhaka

Coffee Cake

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2020-2023 Ecological History

Waterfront Redevelopment at Hatirjheel and Rampura Canal link, Dhaka This transformative initiative sets out to reimagine and revitalize the enchanting waterfront areas of Hatirjheel and the Rampura Canal link, ushering in a new era of sustainable urban development in the heart of Dhaka, Bangladesh. By combining innovative design, environmental stewardship, and community engagement, this project aims to create alluring public spaces that seamlessly integrate with the city’s cultural heritage while offering a harmonious blend of recreation, connectivity, and environ-

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mental consciousness. Embark on this journey with us as we endeavor to shape a brighter and more resilient urban landscape, one that embraces its past, enriches its present, and nurtures a promising future for all who call Dhaka their home.

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Kuril

2010

Balu River

Rampura Khal

Hatirjheel Project

Sylhet HIghway

Begunbari khal

2005

Khilgaon

Mouchak

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Open Coffee Cake

Section of the canal walk

Section of the MRT Station Entry

Section through Expressway

Section of the sunken plaza connected with the building basements

Proposed Masterplan

Section of the Multi Modal Hub

It’s a city where you can walk, run, skate and live.

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Commercial Micro District

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Vision

A Pulsating City that reacts to the two MRT Stations, transforms different modes of transportation from MRT, bus, Expressway, waterway to walkways, bikeways and canalwalks.

Axonometric View of the Comercial Micro District Sunken Plaza

Detail Plan

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Project Title

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Meanwhile

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