Dhaka

Architectural Guide

Sayed Ahmed

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DOM Publishers
28 August 2024

History of architecture

Discover the architectural gems of Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, in the first-everarchitectural guide to Dhaka.

More than 150 buildings and projects have been handpicked byarchitect and author Sayed Ahmed to illustrate the more-than-1000-year history of this vibrant city. From Louis Kahn's world-famous Parliament Building to the modern residential high-rises of its evolving urban culture, Dhaka offers a rich tapestry of architectural heritage stretching far beyond the 200 years of British colonialism.

So, get ready to explore the best of Dhaka's architectural landscapes, such as Gulshan and Banani, which have developed a modern urban character in the past two decades. QRcodes and detailed maps will help you navigate the concrete jungle of this metropolis with its populaton of 22 million. Lavishly illustrated, this guidebook is a must-read for architecture enthusiasts, travellers, and residents alike.

By: Sayed Ahmed
Imprint: DOM Publishers
Country of Publication: Germany
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 133mm,
ISBN: 9783869227481
ISBN 10: 3869227486
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 28 August 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sayed Ahmed (b. 1988) is a practising architect and academic from Narayanganj. He graduated from the architecture department at SUST in 2012 with a first-class degree. He was lecturer in the department of architecture at Bangladesh University, Dhaka from 2012 to 2015. He obtained his master’s degree in architectural heritage and conservation from Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, known for its worldfamous campus at Bauhaus, Dessau in Germany. Sayed specializes in art history, design, cultural studies, philosophy of art, architectural history, urban collective memory, climate and the environment, housing, and vernacular architecture.

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