Portfolio for M.Arch_Draft

selected works

rakibul islam

phone email address father email nationality date of birth

+8801749354792

rakibulsagor019@gmail.com mirpur-10,dhaka

Khandaker Zakir Hossain Olima Khandaker bangladeshi Feb 3, 1997

Rakibul Islam

Bachelors of Architecture ( B. Arch )

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology CGPA: 3.26 / 4.0

Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC)

Adamjee Cantonment College ,Dhaka GPA: 5.00/ 5.00

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

Bangladesh Navy School and College, Chittagong GPA: 5.00/ 5.00

work experience

Architect Volumezero Limited Dhaka, Bangladesh

Principal Architect: MD Foyez Ullah https://volumezeroltd.com/

Junior Architect

Visioneerz Studio Chittagong, Bangladesh

Architectural Intern Studio Morphogenesis Limited Dhaka, Bangladesh

voluntary experience

Research Aide

Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Bangladesh

Project Title: A Study on Local Ecological Culture (LEC) of Selected Settlements of Chittagong Hill Tracts Region.

Survey Volunteer

Project: Developing an Open Space Standard in Densely Populated City: A Case Study of Chittagong City (Infrastructures 2018, 3(3), 40; MDPI)

Visioning the Master Plan

Project: Model making and displaying of the Proposed Master Plan of Raozan Municipal Electric Board

research experience

Publication

Title: Manohar Canal of Chittagong, Bangladesh: Conceivable Methods to Rejuvenate Historic Canal and Improve Waterfront Scenario.

Publisher : Springer Nature by ASTI (7th Ed.)

Title: Urban Vertical Sports Activity Hub

Publisher : Showcase Magazine, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Conference

7th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD , 2024)

Topic : Redefining Urban Sports Facilities through Vertical Growth: An Analytical Study and Possible Solutions for Gulshan, Dhaka

Urban Planning and Architectural Design for Sustainable Development (UPADSD) (7th Ed.), IEREK

Topic : Manohar Canal of Chittagong, Bangladesh: Conceivable Methods to Rejuvenate Historic Canal and Improve Waterfront Scenario.

International Aesthetic Design Competition (IADC), Türkiye Participated

IDOARCH : The Edge Participated

Kaira Looro Competitions: Design of a Primary School Participated

ArchMello Thesis of The Year Award Participated

Tamayouz Excellence Award for International Graduation Project Participated

Spirit of Nazrul, Arch Twist, Bangladesh Top 25 finalist

A Spiritual Place, Design Competition, DoA, CUET 2nd Position

Design of CUET Gate 3rd Prize

Design of CUET Roads, Pedestrians, and Medians 2nd Prize skills

Software

AutoCAD Sketchup Rhinoceros Lumion V-ray D5 Render

English Profiency

IELTS: Band score 7.5

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Illustrator

Filmora

Indesign

Premier Pro

(Listening: 7.5; Reading: 8.5; Writing: 6.5; Speaking: 7.0)

references

Asst. Prof. Sarah Binte Haque ( MSc. KU Leuven ) Research Supervisor

Phone No.: +8801720289086

Email: arch.sarah026@cuet.ac.bd

Asst. Prof. Amit Imtiaz ( MSc. Uni. of Sheffield ) Thesis Supervisor

Phone No.: +880 1675561519

Email: amitimtiaz@cuet.ac.bd

Md. Ridwanul Haque ( M.A Arch, DIA, HS Anhalt ) Senior Designer

Volumezero Ltd.

Phone No.: +8801717145516 ridwan@volumezeroltd.com

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01. Sportower Vertigo

02. The resurgence page 11

03. Celestial Nexus page 19 - page 24

urban vertical sports activity hub

Sportower Vertigo

studio

project type

project duration location

site area

studio supervisor

studio mentors publications

x (thesis)

urban sports complex 20 weeks

dhaka

18,210 sqm amit imtiaz biplob kanti biswas tazia rahman

showcase magazine student thesis

https://www.showcase.com.bd/feature/urban-vertical-sports-activity-hub/

By the term ‘urban recreation space’, we generally think of open green spaces such as fields, parks etc. Used by the city dwellers to pass their leisure times to escape from the monotony of urban busy life.

However, with the rapid growth of urbanization and commercial needs, these spaces which are essential for both physical and mental refreshment and development of the people living in the cities are getting compromised, resulting environmental degradation, lack of social interaction and in some cases – turning the cities into a jungle of concrete leaving hardly any spaces for these.

DESIGN CONCEPT

In the cases of land scarcity, the idea of going vertical is being used to ensure more efficient use of land space when building structures. Using the same idea, the project focuses on rethinking the urban recreational space by going vertical to offer access to more people to perform physical activities and mental relaxation using lesser space of land.

The absence of adequate sports facilities in central Dhaka led to the selection of Gulshan as the project site due to its central location.The chosen site, named Gulshan Youth Club, currently features scattered sports facilities and preserved green areas, which were maintained in the final design. Its strategic location is expected to draw more people to the complex.

BANGLADESH

DHAKA

GULSHAN

Splitting the form in 3 parts according to their functions.

Cutting the form facing the field to ensure a dynamic look.

Motherform

Keeping the ground floor obstructed for seamless public movement.

Positions for the core.

Introducing connecting forms and voids.

Public plaza from existing field and residential area.

Existing

Sectional Perspective ( 6th to 12th Floor)

Sectional Perspective ( Ground to 5th Floor)

The project involves the installation of aluminum mesh screening on a high-rise glass building facade. The aluminum mesh panels provide airflow, shade, and light transmission, ensuring occupant comfort while enhancing the building’s aesthetics.

Designed to regulate solar heat gain and glare, the mesh allows ample natural light into the interior, creating a well-lit environment. Engineered for structural integrity and sustainability, the screening system is custom-fitted to the building’s unique features, offering low-maintenance and long-lasting performance.

With its sleek design and environmental benefits, the aluminum mesh screening solution adds both functional and visual appeal to the building.

Physical Model

Physical Model

Interior perspective view from indoor basketball court

Perspective view of rooftop football turf

Interior perspective view from indoor swimming pool.

Perspective view from Roof Garden

Aerial perspective view of the public plaza from the residential zone

rejuvenating the historic Monohar canal

The Resurgence

studio project type

project duration location

studio mentors

group members

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viii (urban studio) canal rejuvenation waterfront development 16 weeks

sadarghat, chittagong nazmul latif chowhdury tahmina tasnim rakibul islam sadia ibnat nayeemur rahman

publications

Springer Nature by ASTI (7th Ed.)

Manohar Canal of Chittagong, Bangladesh: Conceivable Methods to Rejuvenate Historic Canal and Improve Waterfront Scenario https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-47794-2_18

POINTS OF INTERVENTION

The sustainability of a community is precisely tied to the quality of life of the city .In enhancing a city’s livability; the importance of canals has always been emphasized. Yet there has been a lack of awareness in Bangladesh as to how the canals will help boost people’s social life and the urban environment.Many of these ignored channels also have historical value and are now slowly dwindling.

Monohar Canal is such a canal that has been destroyed over the years and almost lost its course being invaded by the ever-growing Sadarghat area’s urban jungle. While the canal front is mismanaged and inaccessible, given the local context, it can be converted into its glorified state, and can be used as a means to enhance the urban life of the area.

1. Temporary unplanned wet market beside Chittagong Railway Station.

Proposal of a waterfront Urban Oasis with mixed used development.

2. Starting point of a drain that runs towards the Karnaphuli river.

Reclaiming 60’ width for the canal that is now a drain.

3. Finding another drain close to the main canal.

Connecting the two canal branches two create a seamless water transport system in the area.

4. Chittagongs first historical 7 storied heritage building.

Connecting the buildings front to the canal.

5. Unused landfill by the river.

Transforming unused land into a riverfront development.

The kiosks representing pavillions of the ancient gardens were proposed to be placed at intervals to provide shade, and serve as gathering places.

Cycling track were provided along the canal side, which were connected to the main roads. These tracks can make communication easier, and also make people aware of healthy transport sytems.

Alley Roads that connect the pedestrian walkways to the arterial roads.

The canal continues and gets wider as it goes near to the river Karnaphuli.

Places for recreational activities, restaurants, open plazas were provided for increasing social engagement, facing the

at various intervals.

Provision for “ghats” , a traditional structure of staircase leading to the water body, that connects the water body to surroundings. People can go near to the canal and access boats from the ghats.

canal,

View from a boat berthing area (Ghat)

View of the mixed used development.

MiIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

Along with the resurrection of Monohar Khal canal in the Sadarghat region, there are proposals for introducing public facilities and amenities on other portions of the area.

Facilities like ,to link the Canal front to nearby open space facilities by trails, cycle lanes, pedestrian walkways, alleys, and corridors.,to maximize public access along the Canal front,to Preserve, Protect and restore Monoharkhal’s unique ecological resources, acknowledging natural amenity,to provide open-space facilities with links to optimize leisure options for all residents who live adjacent to or in the neighboring area surrounding the canal.

Axonometric View of the Mixed-use development

View from the reclaimed Monohar Canal

View of the reclaimed Monohar Canal

P.K SEN BHABAN

P.K Sen is the first ever built high rise building in Chittagong, which reach upto 70 ft on it’s peak. This traditional building was built by zamindar Prasanna Kumar Sen, to highlight the glory of the city in the year 1920. The building had a large Ghat once, each met the Karnaphuli river once, and therefore the people of household would perform their religious and the building has been neglected and gradually covered up by surrounding buildings.

In order to resurrect the building and save the canal flowing in it’s track, a proposal of diminishing two buildings in front of the P.K.Sen and making it accessible to the public has been proposed in the new master plan. Besides this, the people of the demolished building has been propsed to relocate else where.

P.K Sen is the first ever built high rise building in Chittagong, which reach upto 70 ft on it’s peak. This traditional building was built by zamindar Prasanna Kumar Sen, to highlight the glory of the city in the year 1920. The building had a large Ghat once, each met the Karnaphuli river once, and therefore the people of household would perform their religious and the building has been neglected and gradually covered up by surrounding buildings.

In order to resurrect the building and save the canal flowing in it’s track, a proposal of diminishing two buildings in front of the P.K.Sen and making it accessible to the public has been proposed in the new master plan. Besides this, the people of the demolished building has been propsed to relocate else where.

What a view ! The river looks splendid

Isn’t this building worth preserving?

The first highrise of Chittagong ...the details are amazing

Celestial Nexus

client project type location site area status

principal architect design team

key roles

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bashundhara group religious building bashundhara r/a, dhaka 18,210 sqm under construction

md. foyez ullah rakibul islam ridwanul haque

analytical studies, design development, client meetings, 3d visualization, working drawing, site supervision

mosque at Bashundhara R/A

Nestled within the Basundhara residential area stands a testament to architectural ingenuity and spiritual devotion: the public mosque. Its design, rooted in solidity yet marked by meticulous precision, transforms the structure into an architectural marvel.

A large triangular void at the entrance facilitates easy access for worshippers, creating a welcoming embrace for the community. Inspired by the purity of Islamic principles, every angle and cut reflects the essence of the religion, symbolizing clarity, unity, and reverence.

This mosque stands not only as a place of worship but also as a beacon of beauty and tranquility in the heart of the neighborhood, inviting all to experience its grace and serenity.

Cutting triangular pieces to accomodate entrance from main road

Defining prayer hall, corridors and vertical circulations

Circular void on the roof for an open to sky atrium

Motherform

BANGLADESH DHAKA

BASUNDHARA R/A

The façade design of the mosque draws inspiration from the celestial pattern, creating a mesmerizing display of divine geometry. Reflecting the intricate beauty of the cosmos, the pattern adorns the exterior, evoking a sense ofawe and wonder.

Each element is meticulously crafted, embodying the harmony and order found in the heavens. As light dances across the surface, it illuminates the intricate details, casting a radiant glow that symbolizes the divine presence within.

The motif serves as a visual reminder of the majesty of creation, inviting worshippers to contemplate the mysteries of the universe as they enter the sacred space.

Perspective view prayer space.

Aerial Perspective ( Render Credit: Hassan Seeum)

View from north side ( Render Credit: Hassan Seeum)

Perspective view of main entrance ( Render Credit: Hassan Seeum)

Under construction image of one of the prayer halls

View from connecting bridge at the atrium

View from front of the mosque.