Ar. Rifat Mehzabin
Sr. Lecturer
Academic Qualifications:
1. M. ARCH (Ongoing), Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
2. BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE (B.Arch), Shahjalal University of Science& Technology (SUST)
3. HIGHER SECONDARY CERTIFICATE (HSC), Police Line School & College, Rangpur.
4. SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (SSC), Badarganj High School, Rangpur.
Professional Experience:
1. Senior Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Bangladesh University. From 24th November, 2012 to Present
2. Architect (Partner), VITATATTA (consulting firm). From January, 2017 to Present
3. Architect, STHAPOTIK, From 1st April, 2012 to 30th June, 2019
4. Junior Architect, 4WALLS INSIDE OUTSIDE, From 10th May, 2011 to 30th March 2012
AWARD:
1. OPEN DAY ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION arranged by AIUB’ Landmark at Karwanbazar, Dhaka.
Position: 2nd prize. (2007)
2. BERGER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE (As a member of design team)
Category: Residential, 5 Circuit House Road, Carnation Project
Position: Commendation award (2019)
3. BERLIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CHALLENGE Competition Theme: UPHOLD BERLIN MIX.
A multifunctional transformation for celebration
Socio, Cultural and Economical mix.
Position: Shortlisted. (2021)
Research Work
1. “mandatory green space in households: positive relationship between living space & subjective wellbeing.”
Theme: Urban Fabric and Place making
Will be Published at: Book chapter, “NEXT 50-COLLECTIVE FUTURES” collaboration between Open Studio and Context bd. (On-line forum.)
2. “Advance architectural design criteria for master planning and building design to amplify ventilation in urban residential area.” (Publication process ongoing)
3. “Urban Renewal and Regulatory Adaptation: Optimizing Densification and Open Space in Mohammadpur, Dhaka.” (Publication process ongoing)
4. “On-site studio: Realigning architectural pedagogy as immersive social practice.”
(Research Ongoing)
5. “Residential Layout Transformation at Dhaka’s Urban–Rural Interface: A Morphological Analysis of Peri-Urban Development.” (Research Ongoing)
1. “mandatory green space in households: positive relationship between living space & subjective wellbeing.”
Theme: Urban Fabric and Place making
Will be Published at: Book chapter, “NEXT 50-COLLECTIVE FUTURES” collaboration between Open Studio and Context bd. (On-line forum.)
2. “Advance architectural design criteria for master planning and building design to amplify ventilation in urban residential area.” (Publication process ongoing)
3. “Urban Renewal and Regulatory Adaptation: Optimizing Densification and Open Space in Mohammadpur, Dhaka.” (Publication process ongoing)
4. “On-site studio: Realigning architectural pedagogy as immersive social practice.”
(Research Ongoing)
5. “Residential Layout Transformation at Dhaka’s Urban–Rural Interface: A Morphological Analysis of Peri-Urban Development.” (Research Ongoing)
1. ” Activity-based approach for pedestrian facilities for Dhaka city: a case study of farmgate node”
Published at: Journal of Modern Science and Technology, September 2017 Issue Vol. 5. No. 1
Link: ‘http://jmstpapers.com/
2. “special problems of indigenous people and environmental refugees in the coastal region.”
Published at: Special Conference on Coastal and Marine Environment of Bangladesh’ 2016 arranged by BAPA.
3. “The Floating Population of Dhaka City: A Journey to Design Temporary Shelters” [3927] underlie the theme “sustainable futures – leave no one behind” in the upcoming UIA World Congress, Copenhagen, 2-6 July 2023.
September 2023, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-36640-6_44
In book: Design for Resilient Communities
ARCHITECTURAL PUBLICATION:
1. APARTMENT BUILDING PROJECT (construction completed category)
Published at: DOT (Architectural Magazine)’ Issue 4- Volume 3.
Carnation project’ 10-Storied Residential Apartment Building project at
5 Circuit House Road, Dhaka.
2. APARTMENT BUILDING PROJECT (construction completed category)
Published at: Context BD
https://contextbd.com/the-carnation-sthapotik/