Muntasir Hakim

As a graduate from BRAC University's School of Architecture and Design, my architectural manifesto revolves around context, detail, and a commitment to sustainability. Illustrated through my B.Arch thesis project, "Experiencing the Waterscapes: A Tourist Resort" in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, I advocate for designs that seamlessly integrate with their surroundings and prioritize ecological balance. During my role as a Design Associate at the Centre for Inclusive Architecture and Urbanism (Ci+AU), I contributed to various projects, including BRAC Regional Offices and the Aarong 40-years Anniversary Celebration Exhibition Masterplan and Design. This experience emphasized my adaptability and dedication to understanding the diversity of projects. Subsequently, at Studio Morphogenesis Ltd., I engaged in all facets of architectural practice, from design and presentation to construction supervision, from team management to working with different design principals, embodying a comprehensive approach. I have completed many architectural and interior design projects by leading multiple design and construction teams. As an Institute of Architects Bangladesh associate member, I uphold professional standards and continually seek to expand my skill set. Through my pursuit of a Master of Architecture at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, I am excited to elevate my expertise and contribute innovatively to the field, always driven by an eagerness to create impactful ideas in collaboration. Currently working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the freshmen design studio with Professor Isabella Hillman and Hugh Swiatek and also working as a Graphics Design Team Assistant under Francisco Javier Rodríguez-Suárez, Director, of the Illinois School of Architecture. Recipient of the Third Place in A. Richard Williams Archon Prize in Fall 2023.