- What is your opinion about the architecture scene of Bangladesh right now?
The architecture scene of Bangladesh is very vibrant now. Architects are putting in great efforts in shaping the physical environment. Some of these efforts have already received attention from both home and abroad.
- What according to you is the future of architecture in Bangladesh?
The future of architecture appears quite bright to me. Architects of Bangladesh are engaged in taking on the challenges facing Bangladesh in terms of physical transformation and the role of architects will become much bigger in the days to come.
- A piece of advice for young architects who want to build a career in this field
I am not in the habit of giving advice but I can share my experience. I have tried to understand the place, people and time in my approach to the task of designing.
I did not find any short cuts and have always put my sincere efforts in engaging with the design task.
- A quote that you swear by
“When we say architecture, it does not mean one building, – the design of its parts, elements and details – but it means where the building is located, its harmony with the environment, and a decent design of the whole area, it implies, by extension, considering the whole city, the whole village, the whole region, the whole country.” Muzharul Islam, Architect, Bangladesh
About Architect
Saif Ul Haque is an architect and educator based in Dhaka. Saif Ul Haque completed his bachelor of architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and established Diagram Architects in 1984 with two other partners. He later started his own practice Saif Ul Haque Sthapati.
