Kazi

This interior design project combines modern functionality with comfort while addressing ergonomics and sustainability. Warm wooden finishes and natural tones create a cohesive and contemporary look, enhanced by lighting, textures, and open spaces.

ARC510 Advanced Studios 1, NSUARCH

The project was designed during my studies at North South University. The site, measuring 38701 sqft, is next to Kamalapur Road in Dhaka.

The primary aim of the project was to create spaces for street vendors. The ground floor features small shops and market offices, while the top floor is designed to serve as co-working office space. The remaining floors are dedicated to street vendors. Since "street vendors" refers to informal shops operating on the streets, the design includes a large single staircase that allows for a seamless connection from the street to the top floor, establishing the concept of a multistory vendor space. This design illustrates how small functions can be accommodated into high-density multistory spaces to meet Dhaka's rapid population growth.

The Canterbury high street runs from the City Gate to Canterbury city center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many people earn their living there by selling goods in the street, such as fruits, clothes, and souvenirs. Site studies suggest that the current methods of displaying goods and operating the street market could be more efficient in terms of stall installation time, transportation, display, and social customer interaction. The new designs aim to empower street vendors, Build a sustainable and inclusive marketplace, and create dynamic store spaces to fit multiple stall types.

Street shops should be multifunctional. These initiatives could transform street markets into sustainable and inclusive spaces where vendors can thrive, and the community can gather and grow.

The exponential growth of the urban population in Canterbury is threatening both the environment and agricultural lands. Canterbury is home to three higher education institutions, which together host more than ten thousand international students. Parham is one of the most populated areas for these students in Canterbury, as it has the capacity to accommodate over 1,000 students across six active student accommodations.

A research survey says many of the students are experiencing social isolation, primarily due to external environmental factors such as weather and safety concerns. Most students prefer to meet people face-to-face, and they believe that outdoor activities with friends could be an exciting way to connect.

Funded by the University for the Creative Arts, the aim of this Planting and Placemaking project (PPP) is to mobilise collective knowledge on railway gardens, in order to form a knowledge co-production network that brings together local community groups, gardeners, researchers, artists and cultural organisations along the Liverpool-Manchester railway. Myself with Dr Zhuozhang and Dr Marwa want to examine the notion of ‘plurality’ in the formation of railway gardens, and how they have become a vital community space through the process of placemaking.

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Project: The emergence of the historical object preservations in Sylhet and the design proposal of a divisional museum to showcase these historical treasures for public information.

In Bangladesh, there are 58 museums located throughout the country. This thesis research project aims to identify strategies to safeguard historical elements in Sylhet, Bangladesh. The findings reveal that one of the most significant museums in Sylhet is rich in resources but, regrettably, often overlooked. To address this concern, a museum design proposal has been developed, incorporating climatic and geographic analyses along with relevant case studies. The Government of Bangladesh has designated a site for the new museum, which aims to preserve essential artifacts while introducing the history, heritage, and culture of the Sylhet district to future generations and communities around the world.