Parallels, a group exhibition featuring eight architectural practices, is scheduled to begin at Aloki in the capital on January 24.
The exhibition, which will continue until January 29, will reflect on architecture, urban density, and the lived realities of contemporary Dhaka, offering a nuanced reading of the city and its evolving built environment.
Curated by architects Mahmudul Anwar Riyaad and Emran Hossain, the exhibition brings together: Jubair Hasan Architects, Kazi Fida Architects, Form.3 Architects, Group of Architects and Thinkers, Saiqa Iqbal Meghna/Suvro Sovon Chowdhury, Cubeinside, Dehsar Works, and Roofliners Studio of Architecture.
Jubair Hasan Architects (JHA), founded in 2010, is grounded in a belief in context, climate, and culture, while consciously avoiding preconceived assumptions.
Kazi Fida Architects stands as a dynamic collective of architects, engineers, and project coordinators, united by a shared mission to reshape how people experience the built environment.
Form.3 Architects began its journey in 2010, striving to change societal attitudes toward architecture while relentlessly seeking to build a solid foundation for young professionals.
Group of Architects and Thinkers (GOAAT) is a multidisciplinary architecture and design practice comprising architects, engineers, nature enthusiasts, conservationists, ornithologists, and craftsmen who believe in integrating nature rather than segregating it.
Architects Saiqa Iqbal Meghna and Suvro Sovon Chowdhury work collaboratively across residential, institutional, and civic projects, with a strong emphasis on local materials, craftsmanship, and social relevance.”
Cubeinside, since its emergence in 2009, has followed a stringent path of innovation and creativity, amalgamating bespoke design elements while keeping project requirements in check with available resources.
Dehsar Works is a team of young architects, designers, and thinkers operating within the fields of architecture, urbanism, research, and communication design.
Roofliners Studio of Architecture, founded in 2012, has been working on projects of varying scale and typology, with a keen interest in the contextual backdrop of each one.
The inauguration programme, to be held on January 24, will feature introductory remarks by Prof. Shamsul Wares, Architect Mahmudul Anwar Riyaad, and Architect Emran Hossain, followed by a conversation between Architect Kashef Chowdhury and the participating architectural practices.
Over six days, the exhibition will host lectures by distinguished architects and artists, roundtable discussions, and talks by the participating architectural firms, providing deeper insights into their creative processes and design philosophies.
Written by Tasmiah Chowdhury