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Mustapha Khalid Palash

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Mustapha Khalid Palash
মুস্তাফা খালীদ পলাশ
Born (1963-09-11) 11 September 1963 (age 61)
Dhaka, East Pakistan, Pakistan
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materBangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Occupation(s)Architect, artist

Mustapha Khalid Palash (born 11 September 1963)[1] is a Bangladeshi architect, artist, singer[2] and painter.[3] Palash is proficient in several instruments.[2]

Early life and education

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Palash was born to artist Afroz Mustapha (d. 2018).[4] Palash has been involved with art since childhood, growing up surrounded by it as the son of a painter.[5] He received his bachelor of architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1988.[6] After his graduation, he taught at Bangladesh University as an assistant professor until 1998. He then worked as a visiting faculty of architecture at the University of Asia Pacific, North South University,[7] and BRAC University.[8]

Career

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After graduating from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, he joined forces with fellow graduates Mohammed Foyez Ulla and Shahzia Islam to establish Vistaara Architects.[9]

Palash has participated in various architectural exhibitions, seminars, and workshops in Bangladesh and internationally. He has also participated in architectural consultancy projects and events, including Architecture Week.[10][11][12][13][14][15]

Palash is a member of the Institute of Architects Bangladesh, international associate member of AIA and a member of Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). He is also a member of the World Architecture Community. Palash was the elected president of Architecture Alumni Association of BUET (7th Executive Committee 2013 & 2014).[16]

Palash is currently the editor of the quarterly DOT: Journal on Art & Architecture.[17]

Notable architecture projects

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  • Bashundhara City
    Bashundhara City
  • Peoples Insurance Bhaban (PIB)
    Peoples Insurance Bhaban (PIB)
  • Tigers' Den (Banglalink's headquarter)
    Tigers' Den (Banglalink's headquarter)
Corporate Offices
Malls and Centres
  • Bashundhara City Shopping Complex
  • Unique Trade Centre (UTC)
  • SPL Western Tower
  • Bashundhara Fitness Center
  • Shahara Centre
  • Anabil Tower
  • Rangs Babylonia
  • BTI Landmark
  • Rupayan Maxus
  • Konik Tower
  • Raffas Tower
  • Samsonite Tower
  • Elegant Tower
  • Konka Jubilee Tower
  • Palmal Tower
  • Delvistaa Syed Villa
  • Hosaf Tower
  • Irving Rishta
  • Shaptak Square
  • RTV Studio
  • Skylark Tower
Hotels and Hospitals
Universities and Schools

Visual art

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In addition to being an architect, Palash is also a painter. His solo painting exhibition titled Of Conflict and Harmony was held in 2009 at Gallery of Fine Arts of Asiatic Society, Dhaka.[18][19] In June 2011 he had his third solo exhibition of Doodle Art titled Of Tears and Joyat Dhaka Art Centre.[20]

Awards and recognition

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References

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  1. ^ "Mustapha Khalid Palash's 56th birthday tomorrow". The Daily Star. 10 September 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Mustapha Khalid Palash celebrates his birthday today". The Daily Star. 11 September 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  3. ^ A Solo Painting Exhibition by Architect Mustapha Khalid Palash "of Conflict and Harmony"
  4. ^ "Afroz Mustapha passes away". The Daily Star. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Engrossment with architectural lines and shapes". Dhaka Courier. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2011.
  6. ^ "Directory of Life Members of BUETAA" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2011.
  7. ^ "North South University". www.northsouth.edu. Archived from the original on 3 September 2006. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  8. ^ "BRACU :: E-Bulletin Print". Archived from the original on 29 May 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  9. ^ "MUSTAPHA KHALID PALASH – ACCOMPLISHED ARTIST AND ARCHITECT". Bangladesh.com. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Architects- Making horizons meet". New Age. Archived from the original on 18 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
  11. ^ Roundtable Discussions with Architect Khalid and others hosted by Daily Star
  12. ^ "Celebration of architecture at AIUB". The Daily Star. 2 August 2007. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  13. ^ Consultancy agreement for construction of Bank Asia's Structure
  14. ^ "EWU okays new campus design". The Daily Star. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  15. ^ "A Modernist Architect". The Daily Star. 2 September 2012. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  16. ^ "Khalid, Ziaul Buet architecture alumni assoc president, GS". The Daily Star. 6 January 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  17. ^ "ABOUT". dotdelvistaa. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  18. ^ "A Solo Painting Exhibition by Architect Mustapha Khalid Palash "of Conflict and Harmony" - ArchSociety".
  19. ^ "Competition - ArchSociety".
  20. ^ "Dhaka Art Center, Program Schedule". Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2011.
  21. ^ "Shilpacharya Puroshkar 2011 conferred". The Daily Star. 26 June 2012.
  22. ^ "5th Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture conferred". The Daily Star. 12 December 2011.
  23. ^ "Vistaara Architects". Worldview. Archived from the original on 13 February 2005.
  24. ^ "Holcim Bangladesh - Green Built Award". Archived from the original on 22 April 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  25. ^ "Holcim awards 8 green projects". The Daily Star. 17 June 2010.
  26. ^ "Berger honours young architects". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012.
  27. ^ "Winners Since Inception". Archived from the original on 20 May 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2011.

Further reading

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