Renowned Bangladeshi architect and the Aga Khan Award winner Marina Tabassum said on Sunday that architecture must evolve in response to climate change, urbanisation and the transformation of human lifestyles.
She made the remarks at a seminar while she delivered the keynote presentation titled Between Erosion and Emergency organised by Ceramic Bangladesh Magazine at a city hotel.
She also said that architecture is not just about constructing buildings 鈥� it is a living art deeply connected with culture, society and humanity so the role of an architect goes beyond creating structure.
鈥極ur work must remain rooted in the reality of this land. Architecture must evolve in response to climate change, urbanization, and the transformation of human lifestyles鈥�, she added.
Highlighting the resilience of communities in Bangladesh鈥檚 riverine and coastal regions, she said, 鈥楶eople in the char (riverine) areas constantly struggle against nature and to build sustainable living solutions for them, we need innovative architectural approaches.鈥�
The event began with a welcome speech by architect Jalal Ahmed, the senior advisor of Ceramic Bangladesh Magazine and Founder & CEO of ArchiConnect and the session was moderated by architect Mousumi Ahmed.
A panel discussion followed, moderated by Architect Mahmudul Anwar Riad, featuring Professor Zainab Faruqi Ali, Architect Nahas Ahmed Khalil, and Professor Fuad Hassan Mallick.
The Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters Association President and Vice Chairman of Monno Ceramics delivered the closing remarks at the event attended by leading architects, engineers, ceramic industry entrepreneurs, senior officials, and distinguished journalists from across the country.
