Context

15/10/2026

Taking inspiration from William Morris’s vision of a factory as a place where art, labor, and community could coexist, the project challenges the rigid boundaries established by the modern industrial model.
https://contextbd.com/factory-n-certainty-nsu/

07/10/2026

World Architecture Day is celebrated annually on the first Monday of October, aligning with the United Nations’ World Habitat Day. This year’s theme, “Housing is a Human Right. Build It.,” highlights the global call for accessible shelter. To honor this occasion, we have nominated the low-cost, self-help housing project in Jhenaidah by Co.Creation Architects as the featured project for our collectible series. Illustration: Toufiq Alam. For a better view: https://contextbd.com/world-architecture-day-2026/

21/09/2026

BRAC University will host a public lecture by architect Wong Mun Summ—founding director of WOHA, Singapore, and the designer of the award-winning BRAC University campus. His talk, “Form Intelligence: Towards a New and Regenerative Tropical Urbanism,” will explore one of the defining questions of our time: how can the rapidly growing cities of the tropics become more liveable, resilient, and sustainable in an era of climate change? Date: 23 September 2026; Time: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM; Venue: Auditorium, BRAC University

17/09/2026

SPACES BETWEEN WORLDS: AN EXPLORATION OF SURREAL SCALE AND PERCEPTION by Rafid Ahmed

There are spaces we build, and spaces we can only imagine. Spaces Between Worlds inhabits the distance between them—a realm where architecture merges with sculpture, landscape dissolves into sky, and scale becomes uncertain. These images are fragments of worlds that exist somewhere beyond reality,...

10/09/2026

This student thesis reimagines Diyang Killa in Chattogram as a "Lighthouse of Knowledge"—restoring the historic lighthouse and adding a modern museum that becomes a new beacon on the horizon. Read: https://contextbd.com/from-lighthouse-to-lighthouse-of-knowledge/ #𝘼𝙄𝙐𝘽

12/08/2026

Kamari Farmhouse is more than a weekend home; it's a dialogue with Rajasthan's extreme climate. The rhythmic arches, the play of light through perforated jali walls, and the serene pool that cools the breeze—every detail is crafted to ground you in the present moment. ; Read: (https://contextbd.com/kamari-farmhouse-a-climate-responsive-weekend-retreat-meraki-design-studio/

12/07/2026

Healing Patch: An Approach Towards Carbon Negativity | Studio project by Samuel Samin |
Explore: https://contextbd.com/healing-patch-an-approach-towards-carbon-negativity/

02/07/2026

The Institute for AI and Robotics is designed not just as a research hub, but as a living platform for generating knowledge and driving technological change. Read more:
https://contextbd.com/institute-for-ai-robotics-and-emerging-technologies/
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01/07/2026

Internationally acclaimed American architect and educator Marlon Blackwell visited Dhaka from June 27–30 as part of the Next50 initiative. During his stay, he visited the Zebun Nessa Mosque by Ar. Saiqa Iqbal Meghna, the National Parliament Building, Boro Sardar Bari in Sonargaon, and the BRAC University campus.
The visit culminated in an inspiring seminar on June 29 at Hotel Radisson Blu, where Blackwell reflected on over three decades of his architectural practice. A thought-provoking panel discussion followed, chaired by Professor Fuad H. Mallick and featuring leading voices from Bangladesh’s architectural community. Also present were Dr. Tanzil Shafique from Next50 and Mr. Naushad Chowdhury, Brand Director of Abul Khair Group. The event was supported by Shah Cement.

22/06/2026

Echoes of the Estuary: A Tourism Center at Hatiya Dwip: In response to environmental and socio-economic challenges, the project introduces five key strategies: Defensive Landscape, Disaster-Resilient Architecture, Seasonal Tourism, Multifunctional Space, and Alternative Livelihood. Read the full article here:

https://contextbd.com/echoes-of-the-estuary-a-tourism-center-at-hatiya-dwip/