Email: mahzabiiin123@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Architecture Aug I 2017 Sep I 2022
Brac University. (2022). CGPA: 3.38/4.00
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Undergrad Thesis
Redevelopment of Bibir Bazar, Keraniganj, Dhaka Supervisor: Fuad M. Mollik, PhD, Dean of Department of Architecture, Brac University. Mahmudun Nabi, Senior lecturer, Department of Architecture, Brac University. Nayem Kibriya, external faculty. Saad M Kaikobad, Lecturer, Department of Architecture, BRAC University. In this thesis, I studied the existing Bibir Bazar and its surroundings and proposed and designed a model to improve the functionality and sustainability of the existing bazaar.
- Research Associate: University of Sheffield UK. Jan I 2023 Present Provide methodological, research and evidence based support, analyze and arrange data Project: ‘Wala Urbanism’
- Architecture Research Intern: UDL- Urban Design Lab.
Jan I2023 MarI2023
- Individual: Conducting a study to find out the most impactful causes behind the lack of women in leading positions in architecture in Bangladesh. Abstract is submitted for publication for the book “Global South Solutions to Global Social Problems”.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Academic Associate:
Bengal Institute of architecture, landscapes and settlements.
Jan I2023 May I 2024
Teaching assistant: Assisted and planned post-graduate level academic programs (including seminars, 2 exhibitions, 4 workshops, 2 design studios, 9 public lecture events) on architecture-related topics.
Documentation and translation. Key Projects: “Muzharul Islam: An Architect of Tomorrow”. Collected data and to propose planning guidelines for International Labour Organization’s “RMG guideline book publication”.
- Freelance Architect: Breeze Architects & Planners. Jan I 2023 Present
Produce construction drawing drawings, render and visualization. Key projects: Railway Museum, Railway dormitory, Durgapur Miabari Madrasa complex, Expansion of CMH hospital, Interior of Pritilata Wadeddar Museum, Office building of Bangladesh Railway, Book Stall design of Atomic Commission.
- Graphics Developer:. Jan I 2023 Present Shabash Fakibaj - Create graphical content for website and events
- Chapter Manager: Storius. Apr I 2021 Oct I 2022 Content writing and voiceovers
PUBLICATIONS
- Marium M., Marium Mahzabin, “Development of local bazaars of Dhaka city through modification: A case study on urban bazaars in Dhaka,” International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation, and Education. Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, January 2023 (Published).
- Marium M., Marium Mahzabin, “Resilience and Revival: The Cultural Heritage of Bibir Bazaar in South Keraniganj,” UIA Forum 2024, November 2024 (Submitted).
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Finalist at 5TH cycle of "KSRM Awards for Future Architects: Best Undergraduate Thesis", Issued by Institute of Architects Bangladesh. (top 28) I 2024
- Deans’s Award, Brac University (Summer 2022). I 2022
- Finalist ‘Regeneration- Architectural Idea Competition’, Issued by Archtwist. I 2022
- Winner ’2021 Classroom of the Future Competition’. Issued by American Institute of Architects, San Francisco (AIASF).
I 2021
- Deans’s Award, Brac University (Fall 2021). I 2021
Exhibition
- KSRM Awards for Future Architects: Best Undergraduate Thesis at Institute of Architects Bangladesh. I 2024
- Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism 2023 Exhibited in Seoul’s 100-year Masterplan Exhibition Idea Competition. I 2023
- Arch Week Brac University Project of 201 studio was exhibited in Shipakala Academy (group work). I 2018
Workshop and Training
- Zero-carbon prefab bamboo building ’Lari Octagreen’ House Prototype designed by architect Yasmin Lari, Pakistan. Yasmeen Lari has been awarded the 2023 Royal Gold Medal for architecture by the Royal Institute of British Architects for this project. Organized by the School of architecture and design, Brac university, Bangladesh. Heritage Foundation, Pakistan. University of Glasgow, UK, under a gender grant by the British Council, UK. I 2022
- ‘Designing Publicness, A Workshop on Assessing and Enhancing the Publicness of Urban Spaces’. By Arfar Razi at Bengal Institute. I 2023
- ‘Publicness and the common’s, a workshop on writing by Researcher Parsa S. Sajid at Bengal Institute. I 2023
- Cadet Sergeant at Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) Air wing I 2016
Certification
- iPAC 2021-2022: Mud Futures | Origin. Acedge- An Ethos of Learning I 2022
- iPAC 2021-2022: Mud Futures | Transfer. Acedge- An Ethos of Learning Acedge- An Ethos of Learning. I 2022
- Green Building Training. UGREEN I 2021
- Women Entrepreneurship Training for Promoting Peace and Social Cohesion, Centre for Peace and Justice, BRAC University I 2021
- Presentation in Adobe PhotoShop by Karwaan. I 2021
- Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition. University of Zurich. I 2020
- ‘Drawing & Sketching’ certification course at residential campus, Brac University. I 2018
Software Skill
- Designing: AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe xD, Rhinoceros, Sketchup, Procreate.
- Rendering: Lumion, V ray.
- Programming: R, Excel VBA.
- Basics: Microsoft Office