Category: Architecture
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Village to Museum: A Material and Architectural Exploration
An Architectural Journey: From Bangladesh to France I am originally from Bangladesh, where I lived for 26 years, mainly in a village within a large family. From a very young age, I observed with fascination the objects, materials, ways of dressing, architecture, and lifestyles around me. These early impressions deeply influenced my artistic and cultural…
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Innovative Heritage: The Fusion of Tradition and Modernity
Cultural discovery and student engagement On my first visit to Rennes, the half-timbered buildings immediately captivated me. Perfect embodiments of the fusion between tradition and modernity, these structures are very different from what I know in my country, Bangladesh. Highly decorated and colorful, they particularly appealed to me, offering a striking contrast to the modern…
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Louis Kahn’s Masterpiece: The National Assembly of Bangladesh
Architecture is an integral part of our daily lives. Not only does it provide us with spaces to live, but it also enriches our spirit and cultural heritage. Sometimes, a building can represent an entire nation. The National Assembly of Bangladesh is an eloquent example of this. The Jatiya Sangsad Bhavan, or National Assembly Building,…