Mustapha Khalid Palash

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Mustapha Khalid Palash
মুস্তাফা খালীদ পলাশ
Born (1963-09-11) 11 September 1963 (age 61)
Dhaka, East Pakistan (present day Bangladesh)
Nationality Bangladeshi
Alma mater Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Occupation(s)Architect, artist

Mustapha Khalid Palash (born 11 September 1963) [1] is a Bangladeshi architect, artist, singer [2] and painter. [3] Palash plays several instruments. [2]

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Early life and education

Palash was born to artist Afroz Mustapha (d. 2018). [4] As the son of a painter, Palash has been surrounded by and involved in art since his childhood. [5] He earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1988. [6] After graduation, he taught at Bangladesh University as an assistant professor until 1998, whereupon he began a position as visiting faculty in the Department of Architecture at the University of Asia Pacific, North South University [7] and BRAC University. [8]

Career

After graduating from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, he collaborated with fellow graduates Mohammed Foyez Ulla and Shahzia Islam to establish Vistaara Architects. [9]

Palash has participated in various architectural exhibitions, seminars, and workshops in Bangladesh and internationally. He has also participated in architectural consultancy projects and events, including Architecture Week. [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

Palash is a member of the Institute of Architects Bangladesh, an international associate member of AIA, and a member of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). He is also a member of the World Architecture Community. Palash was the elected president of the Architecture Alumni Association of BUET (7th Executive Committee 2013 & 2014). [16]

Palash is currently the editor of the quarterly DOT: Journal on Art & Architecture. [17]

Notable architecture projects

Corporate Offices

Malls and Centres

  • Bashundhara City Shopping Complex
  • Unique Trade Centre (UTC)
  • SPL Western Tower
  • Bashundhara Fitness Center
  • Shahara Centre
  • Anabil Tower
  • Rangs Babylonia
  • BTI Landmark
  • Rupayan Maxus
  • Konik Tower
  • Raffas Tower
  • Samsonite Tower
  • Elegant Tower
  • Konka Jubilee Tower
  • Palmal Tower
  • Delvistaa Syed Villa
  • Hosaf Tower
  • Irving Rishta
  • Shaptak Square
  • RTV Studio
  • Skylark Tower

Hotels and Hospitals

Universities and Schools

Visual art

In addition to being an architect, Palash is also a painter. His solo painting exhibition titled Of Conflict and Harmony was held in 2009 at the Gallery of Fine Arts of Asiatic Society, Dhaka. [18] [19] In June 2011, his third solo exhibition, titled Of Tears and Joy, was displayed at Dhaka Art Centre. [20]

Awards and recognition

References

  1. ↑ "Mustapha Khalid Palash's 56th birthday tomorrow". The Daily Star. 10 September 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  2. 1 2 "Mustapha Khalid Palash celebrates his birthday today". The Daily Star. 11 September 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  3. ↑ A Solo Painting Exhibition by Architect Mustapha Khalid Palash "of Conflict and Harmony"
  4. ↑ "Afroz Mustapha passes away". The Daily Star. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  5. ↑ "Engrossment with architectural lines and shapes". Dhaka Courier. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2011.
  6. ↑ "Directory of Life Members of BUETAA" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2011.
  7. ↑ "North South University". www.northsouth.edu. Archived from the original on 3 September 2006. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  8. ↑ "BRACU :: E-Bulletin Print". Archived from the original on 29 May 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  9. ↑ "MUSTAPHA KHALID PALASH – ACCOMPLISHED ARTIST AND ARCHITECT". Bangladesh.com. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "Architects- Making horizons meet". New Age. Archived from the original on 18 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
  11. ↑ Roundtable Discussions with Architect Khalid and others hosted by Daily Star
  12. ↑ "Celebration of architecture at AIUB". The Daily Star. 2 August 2007. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  13. ↑ Consultancy agreement for construction of Bank Asia's Structure
  14. ↑ "EWU okays new campus design". The Daily Star. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  15. ↑ "A Modernist Architect". The Daily Star. 2 September 2012. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  16. ↑ "Khalid, Ziaul Buet architecture alumni assoc president, GS". The Daily Star. 6 January 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  17. ↑ "ABOUT". dotdelvistaa. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  18. ↑ "A Solo Painting Exhibition by Architect Mustapha Khalid Palash "of Conflict and Harmony" - ArchSociety".
  19. ↑ "Competition - ArchSociety".
  20. ↑ "Dhaka Art Center, Program Schedule". Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2011.
  21. ↑ "Shilpacharya Puroshkar 2011 conferred". The Daily Star. 26 June 2012.
  22. ↑ "5th Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture conferred". The Daily Star. 12 December 2011.
  23. ↑ "Vistaara Architects". Worldview. Archived from the original on 13 February 2005.
  24. ↑ "Holcim Bangladesh - Green Built Award". Archived from the original on 22 April 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  25. ↑ "Holcim awards 8 green projects". The Daily Star. 17 June 2010.
  26. ↑ "Berger honours young architects". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012.
  27. ↑ "Winners Since Inception". Archived from the original on 20 May 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2011.

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