“The future of architecture in Bangladesh is very promising.”- Tanya Karim
- What is your opinion about the architecture scene of Bangladesh right now?
I think the architecture scene of Bangladesh is very vibrant. Besides, they establish practices. There are many young talented architects coming up every day. Through different awards and publications, the architects of Bangladesh have proven to the world that the quality of architecture in our country is extremely high.
- What according to you is the future of architecture in Bangladesh?
The future of architecture in Bangladesh is very promising; however, we must maintain high professional standards and an extreme sensitivity towards our context in order to earn the respect of the order.
- A piece of advice for young architects who want to build a career in this field
They should maintain integrity, honesty and professionalism. They should not give into unjust pressure from clients and protect the dignity of our profession.
- A quote that you swear by
We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us – Winston Churchill
About Architect
Architect Tanya Karim is a founding partner at Tanya Karim N.R Khan Associates, an architectural firm spearheading contemporary thoughts in Bangladeshi architecture in the summer of 1991. The works of TKNRK have been nominated and has won various prestigious national and international awards and they have been published widely both at home and abroad.
