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MOHAMMAD RAKIB UDDIN ABBAS
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872, AGRABAD ACCESS ROAD, MONIR BHABAN (2ND FLOOR), BOROPOLL, HALISHAHAR, CTG. (+88) 01717-171062 ar.rakib.abbas@gmail.com
mohammad rakib uddin abbas
“I believe an Architect's region of intrigue is not limited to management of space, but to explore various forms of art, creating new ideas and making room for philosophy & collaboration.� About me
workshop/seminar/EVENTS
education KHULNA UNIVERSITY, KHULNA Bachelor of Architecture CGPA: 2.92 (4.00)
2018
NOTRE DAME COLLEGE, DHAKA Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) GPA: 4.60 (5.00)
2009
CHITTAGONG COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, CHITTAGONG Secondary School Certificate (SSC) GPA: 5.00 (5.00)
2007
2016
IAB ARCHJAM 2016 Jambouree for architecture students from every architecture school of the country, arranged by IAB.
2015
ENGAGE DHAKA 2015 An International Architecture Conference presented by Bengal Foundation.
2015
INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING MODELING A workshop arranged by ArchKU on parametric building modeling with Rhinoceros 3D and Grasshopper.
2012
MODEL MAKING WORKSHOP A workshop on efficient, systematic and aesthetic technique of model-making for students of ArchKU followed by a modelmaking competition. Arranged by ArchKU.
ACHIEVEMENTS
experience PART-TIME JUNIOR ARCHITECT|NEXT DOOR CONSULTANTS, KHULNA Design, drafting and 3D visualization of various Residential &Mixed-Use projects under the supervision of senior architects
2017
INTERN|NEXT DOOR CONSULTANTS, KHULNA Residential drafting using AutoCAD and 3D modelling softwares.Other tasks included use of Adobe suite for presentation purpose.
2016
2017
SHOHOSHRO POTAKA’R GOLPO Speaker at a seminar on the event 'Shohoshro Potaka 2016' arranged by ArchKU.
2016
IAB ARCHJAM 2016 First prize in group for ‘Hiking & Survey’.
REFERENCES
aREA OF INTERESTS
Professor Dr Anirban Mostafa Head, Architecture Discipline Email: anirbanmostafa@yahoo.com Architecture Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna Bangladesh. Phone: (+88) 01730030993 Ph: 041-810876, 720171-3 Ext., PABX-1023
Urban Design & Public Spaces Landscape Architecture Architectural Heritage Architectural Sketch Detailed Activity Sections Illustration Typography
Professor Dr Sheikh Serajul Hakim Professor Email: upal_1394@yahoo.com Architecture Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh Phone: (+88) 01700766600 Ph: 041-810876, 720171-3 Ext., PABX-1021
Poetry/Lyrics Photography Die-Cast Car and Dioramas Cinematogtaphy Film Making
N.B: Available upon request
SKILLS DRAWING Architectural Sketch AutoCAD SketchUp EDITING/GRAPHIC Illustrator Photoshop Microsoft Word Powerpoint V-Ray Render Lumion Pro
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ACADEMIC PROJECTS Year V year IV year III year II year I professional works photography CONTENT
year five
5th year, term Ii
from enclave to public realm:
old tejgaon airport as an urban retreat “WHAT IS UNIQUE TO CITIES, IS THEIR GENERATION OF AN AREA OF SOCIAL L I F E - THE PUBLIC REALM - U N K N O W N I N O T H E R S E T T L E M E N T F O R M S � LYN H. HOFLAND [SOCIAL LIFE IN THE PUBLIC REALM: A REVIEW]
Public places have nowadays become the ultimate solution to solve the complex social, economic and environmental challenges of an urban area. Dhaka city, with the burden of its ever-growing population, is deprived, not only of basic services, but also of public spaces, parks and playgrounds turning the residents of this mega city into machines in the concrete jungle. On the other hand, there are some large unused or underused spaces that have become 'enclave' in terms of visual, physical and psychological inaccessibility of city people. FAO (2008) pointed out that Dhaka city has 09.45% open space of which city parks occupy 0.89%, urban forestry 0.02% and 0.90% belongs to gardens. According to the Chief Town Planner of Dhaka City Corporation (2003), an ideal city needs 20% area covered by trees but there is only 8% vegetation in the city. Currently, almost 15 million dwellers of Dhaka city enjoy limited services from various public spaces that are inadequate and incapable of serving properly. Moreover, these spaces are either not accessible for all or are simply not safe due to various reasons. Tejgaon old airport, on the other hand, is a vast amount of land leftover in the center surrounded by dense areas. Although it has a potential to become the largest green open space in the city, the site, however, is becoming a problem for the surroundings instead. Lack of integration creates complications like deficiency in social interaction, recreation and community activity; solid, high walls discourages people to use the adjacent pedestrians which results in less activity, rendering the area as a dead zone after office hours. On top of that, the site has clearly divided Dhaka North into two giant isolated islands, as it is mostly restricted for mass people, making it both physically and psychologically an enclave space that has almost no active use for public.
5th year, term Ii
INDIVIDUAL INTERACTION, BUT NO OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITY LEVEL INTERACTION
ISSUES TO ENSURE PERMEABILITY OF THE SITE BY ELIMINATING THE BARRIER
TO ACHIEVE HETEROGENEITY OF SPACE BY ACCOMODATING MULTIFUNCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
MONO-USE OF THE SITE CREATING A HOMOGENOUS CHARACTER DUE TO POLITICAL DOMINANCE
A PHYSICAL BARRIER, MAKING THE SITE AN ENCLAVE
OBJECTIVES
TO CREATE AN INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
5th year, term Ii HOW AN ENCLAVE , THROUGH RESPONSIVE UTILIZATION, is TRANSFORMED INTO AN URBAN RETREAT ?
CONNECTION FROM MRT STATION
PUBLIC PARKING
ENTRY PLAZA & BOAT CLUB
5th year, term Ii ENTRY PLAZA & AVIATION MUSEUM
STRUCTURE PLAN
PEDESTRIAN TO COMMUNITY
LAKESIDE ACTIVITY PHASE 01
STREET FOOD PLAZA
PHASE 02
PUBLIC PLAZA
PHASE 03
VIEW FROM ENTRY PLAZA
5th year, term Ii
year fiv e
5th year, term I
Art factory
an inclusive platform for ‘pop-culture’ Popular Culture, also referred to as ‘Pop-Culture’, reflects and represents both social & individual expressions of a certain time or era. It contains the elements of both traditional and ‘cutting-edge’ culture, thus creating a strong bond among various generations. And only a strong connection between the ‘old’ and the ‘new’ can provide a culture the strength to thrive and evolve. In my project, I have searched for a proper way to establish an ‘inclusive’ platform that can nurture this nature of pop-culture. The cultural and recreational scenario of Khulna is going through a major shift, but lacking the opportunities to cope with it. This is one of the crucial reasons I chose this city as my project site. A platform to explore & practice different phenomena of popular culture will provide a boost to shape the future cultural identity of the city. That is why my project ‘Art Factory’ will be the perfect solution to meet the needs of this thriving city.
Site Location: Shib-Bari Morh, Khulna. Site Area: 80,200.5 sq.ft.
5th year, term I
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
POP-CULTURE
CUTTING-EDGE CULTURE
CONCEPTUAL SPACE FOR GRAFFITTI & LASER SHOW
CONCEPTUAL SECTION CONCEPTUAL SPACE FOR OPEN AIR PERFORMANCE
5th year, term I
POP-CONVENTION HALL
CREATIVE PLAZA
PEDESTRIAN ENTRY
ENTRY PLAZA
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
5th year, term I
MODEL IMAGES
AMPHITHEATRE
VIEW FROM ENTRY PLAZA
LIBRARY & BOOK SHOP
ENTRY VIEW
year four
4th y ear, term II
rephrasing ‘apart’ment
enriching the quality of life BANGLADESH is predicted to become a majority-urban nation by 2030. This dramatic transformation from an agrarian to an urban society calls for a robust public policy reorientation. With the world's urban population crossing the 50 percent threshold in 2007, urbanization has become one of the most anthropogenic forces on the Earth. By 2050, 75 percent of the world population will live in urbanized areas. This is having a direct influence on the types of dwelling that populations live in, boosting the numbers of inhabitants of apartments. Apartment dwelling is on the rise at the expense of houses, and more people are living in smaller properties as property prices are more expensive in urban areas. These multi-storied apart(ments) are steadily transforming the landscape and lifestyle of urban dwellers in the major cities in Bangladesh arising the critical debate of social segregation, individualism, isolation vs. the emerging need of compact living. High-rise apartments occupy an ambiguous position in contemporary discussions of urbanism. While allowing for densely populated walking environments, they are widely seen as culturally inappropriate and, whether based on theories of life cycle or lifestyle, especially unsuitable for families with children. The design is based on the exploration of urban complexities in terms of high-rise living and on the different socio-spatial impact, economical forces, governance and environmental issues behind an architectural concept on vertical living. The sense of dissatisfaction that is prevalent among the high-rise dwellers can only be mitigated by the variables of the Quality of life. Those are the issues that this complex has tried to approach: 1. By providing sufficient access to amenities. 2. By accommodating smooth access to job locations. 3. By furnishing ample access to nature. 4. By analyzing straightforward access to schools and other educational activities. 5. By implementing various types of community activities.
4th y ear, term II
5th year, term I
TYPE A
TYPE B
TYPE C
5th year, term I MODEL IMAGES
year three
3rd year, term Ii
Global interchanges:
Resurgence of high-rise buildings b ish ops gate stre et, lo n do n, u k
3rd y ear, term Ii
3rd y ear, term Ii
3rd y ear, term Ii
relation between desire, rules & service
exploring expo-centre upper je s s ore road, kh uln a
“Reciting the Poetry of Nature: Shundarban”. An exposition center is important for a host city to boost up an international awareness. It is helpful to increase in tourism and business. It may act as a catalyst for civic development whether it could be redevelopment or upgrade. So I intended to create a built form that shall become iconic and represent the city’s identity. An expo center in Khulna city should be a futuristic icon that would represent the unique characteristics of the locality. And to me it is “the shundarban” that is the most unique feature of this southern region. Shundarban, “A poetry of nature” as we may call it, resembles many inimitable physiognomies. Among them, my view was to represent the floating landscape of Shundarban and its unique circulation pattern.
3rd y ear, term Ii
Conference Hall Seminar Room Banquet Exposition Hall Auditorium Exhibition Space Restaurant Food Court
3rd y ear, term Ii
year three
3rd y ear, term I
Design of a residence
dwelling for inspiration
A residence is a complete functional project where linkages are very important as well as climate. My idea was to invite nature in the form. An outward courtyard and tree holds activiies. There I used concrete as building material. I emphasized on climatic solution thus i oriented the form south facing. Master bed and child bed both gets south for summer. Exposed stair is for swimming pool area.
a. Master bed b. Child bed c. Guest bed d. Living room e. Family living f. Study area g. Pool area.
3rd y ear, term I
Section AA’
Plan at 22’
Section BB’
Plan at 11’
East Elevation
Plan at 33’
3rd year, term I
year TWO
2Nd y ear, term II
Agility With time
Design of KU Post office
2Nd y ear, term II
2Nd year, term II
year TWO
2Nd y ear, term I
Exploring functionality
Design of a craft cafe’
2Nd year, term I
2Nd year, term I
yea r on e
1st year, term I&II
p rofessional works
professional works
sonadanga, khulna
resIDEnce for abul hasan imam
resIDEnce for MRS SUraiya Hossain.
Tootpara, khulna
resIDEnce for S m shirajul islam.
Khalishpur, khulna
amateur p hotogrtaphy
World through my lenses
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