Ehsan Khan (architect)
Appearance
Ehsan Khan | |
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Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Alma mater | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Ananda Mohan College Mymensingh Zilla School |
Occupation | Architect |
Awards | IAB Award |
Practice | Ehsan Khan - EK Architects |
Buildings | Nishorgo Oirabot Nature Interpretation Centre Mausoleum of Bangabandhu Mahila Samity complex Institute of architects (IAB Center) complex Shanta Forum, Skymark, Shanta Pinnacle |
Ehsan Khan (Bengali: এহসান খান) is a Bangladeshi architect and Urban Designer.[1][2][3]
Career
[edit]Khan completed his bachelor of architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. He designed the mausoleum of the founder of Bangladesh Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Gopalgonj. He was nominated for an Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2010 for designing the Nishorgo Oirabot Nature Interpretation Centre.[4] winner of Arcasia award for Bangladesh Mahila Samity complex and Institute of architects (IAB Center) complex.[5][6][7]
Notable works
[edit]- Nishorgo Oirabot Nature Interpretation Centre, Teknaf (2008)
- Mausoleum of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Tomb_of_Sheikh_Mujibur_Rahman%2C_Tungipara.jpg/220px-Tomb_of_Sheikh_Mujibur_Rahman%2C_Tungipara.jpg)
- Mahila Samity complex
- Institute of architects (IAB Center) complex[8]
- Shanta Forum, Skymark, Shanta Pinnacle[9]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2e/Shanta_Forum_3.jpg/220px-Shanta_Forum_3.jpg)
- Integrated development Hatirjheel area[10]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ea/Dhaka_21st_March_%2825870222381%29.jpg/220px-Dhaka_21st_March_%2825870222381%29.jpg)
- Dhanmondi Lake development project
- Bangladesh Bhavana museum[11]
- Masterplan for Cox’s Bazar District[12]
Awards
[edit]- Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) Architect of the Year Award, for designing the mausoleum of Bangabandhu
- J.K. Cement Award for Architecture[13]
- Arcasia award for Bangladesh Mahila Samity complex and Institute of architects (IAB Center) complex.[14]
- Monsoon award for architecture by Indian Institute of Architects for Mahila Samity at Bailey Road.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ehsan Khan: Using concrete is safer for sustainable structures". The Business Standard.
- ^ "Prime Bank Foundation signs MoU with Ehsan Khan Architects". The Daily Sun. January 2023.
- ^ "Berger introduces awards to celebrate interior design excellence". The Daily Messenger.
- ^ "Nishorgo Oirabot Nature Interpretation Centre". akdn.org. Archived from the original on 6 June 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
- ^ "Shanta Forum: Revolutionising Bangladesh's Skyline". The Daily Star.
- ^ "Welcome to the age of glass facades". The Business Standard.
- ^ "BD architects win int'l awards".
- ^ "Institute of Architects Bangladesh: An oasis for Bangladeshi architects". 8 March 2022.
- ^ "Bookings open for Shanta Pinnacle". The Daily Star.
- ^ "The Unintentional Wonderland". The Daily Star.
- ^ "Bangladesh Bhavana museum in Santiniketan set to reopen on Pahela Baishakh". 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Cox's Bazar's Masterplan Preparation kicks off".
- ^ "Winners Since Inception". aya-jkcement.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
- ^ "IAB news". IAB.