
Shamsul Wares
Professor
Academic Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) in 1968
Professional affiliation:
1. Fellow, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (FIAB)
Employment:
1. Professor, Department of Architecture, Bangladesh University (BU). Duration: 01 October, 2024 to till date.
2. Professor and Advisor, Department of Architecture, State University of Bangladesh (SUB), Dhaka.
3. Professor and Head, Department of Architecture & Dean, School of Science and Technology, State University of Bangladesh (SUB), Dhaka. Duration: May 2016 to Jun 2022
4. Professor of Architecture and Dean, Environmental Science & Design, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), Dhaka. Duration: Mar 2003 to Apr 2016
5. Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Duration: Dec 1989 to Feb 2003
6. Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Duration: Jan 1974 to Dec 1989
7. Lecturer Department of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Duration: Feb 1972 to Jan 1974
8. Head, Department of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Duration: Oct 1974 to Nov 1975
Professional Experience:
1. Principal Architect, Self Employed Professional, Duration: 1979 – till date
2. Junior Architect, Vastukalabid (Arch. Design Firm), Duration: Dec 1968 to Feb 1972
Professional post and membership:
1. President, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), 1997-99 & 1995-97
2. General Secretary, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), 1993-95 & 1991-93
3. Founder Member and Treasurer, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), 1974-96 & 1972-74
4. Associate Member, Institute of Architects Pakistan (IAP), 1969-70
Member, technical expert committee (gob):
1. Board of Trustees, Bangladesh National Museum, Project: Administration of the affairs of the Museum, 2020-2023
2. Steering Committee, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Project: Asian Art Biennale, 2012-till date
3. Selection Committee, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Selection from nine design submissions as contribution from Bangladesh),Project: Monument for Nagasaki War Memorial Park, Nagasaki, Japan, 2015
4. Expert Committee, Ministry of Public Works, Project: Shadhinata Stambha at Suhrawardy Uddyan, Dhaka, 1998 and 2009
5. Technical Committee, Bangladesh Export Promotion Bureau, Project: Bangladesh Pavilion for Expo 2000 Hanover, Germany, 2000
6. Construction and Development Committee, Dhaka University, Project: Mausoleum for Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and others, DU campus, 1999
7. Expert Committee, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Project: Master Plan for Shilpakala Academy Complex, Shegun Bagicha, Dhaka, 1998-1999
8. Steering Committee, Ministry of Public Works, Project: Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC), 1992-1993
9. Board of Management, Ministry of Commerce, Project: Abandoned Architectural Organizations by Pakistanis, 1972-1976
Member, international jury board:
1. Welcoming Inclusive Space for the Elderly (WISE) (9th International Student Design Competition), Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) & Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), Nov 2012 (Dhaka)
2. A small sustainable sports centre (7th International Student Design Competition), Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) & Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), Dec 2006 (Dhaka)
3. ARCASIA Award for Architecture, Architects Regional Cooperation in Asia (ARCASIA), Nov 2003 (Dhaka)
4. Architect of the Year Award (AYA), Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) and J.K. Cement (India), Jan 1999 (New Delhi)
5. South Asian Architectural Award (SAAA), IIA, SAAA and J.K. Cement, 1997 (New Delhi)
Member, national jury board:
1. Golpahar Mohashawshan Kali Mondir (Temple) Complex, O.R. Nizam Road, Panchlaish, Chattogram, Chattogram Chapter Institute of Architects Bangladesh, 2022
2. Headquarters Building Anjumane Mufidul Islam (AMI) Kakrail, Dhaka, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) and AMI, 2013
3. IAB Centre Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), 2007
4. New Campus for North-South University (NSU) Baridhara, Dhaka, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) and NSU, (IAB) and NSU, 2002
5. IAB Design, Award 1998, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), 1998
6. 21-storey Headquarters Building Peoples Insurance Company (PIC), Motijheel, Dhaka, IAB and PIC, 1997
7. IAB Design Award 1996, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), 1996
8. 20-storey , Headquarters Building for the Directorate of Telephones and Telegraphs (DTT), Eskaton, Dhaka, IAB and DTT, 1979
9. National War Memorial for the unknown Martyrs of Liberation War of 1971, Savar, Dhaka, IAB and DIT (now RAJUK), 1978
International conference and lecture:
1. Kahn’s Journey to the National Assembly Building, Architecture Department ETH, Zurich, Switzerland, Nov 2019 Zurich.
2. Climate Change, Sustainable Tropical Architecture and Bangladesh, 2nd International Conference on Green Architecture organized by BUET, Jul 2018 Dhaka.
3. Arch. Muzharul Islam: The Vastu-Guru and his works, Engage Daka 2015 Place Presence, Jan 2015 Dhaka.
4. Reflections on Architectural Education, Practice and Research in the Context of Pakistan, Institute of Architects Pakistan (IAP) and Board of Architectural Education (BAE), Pakistan. Dec 2014 Islamabad.
5. Aspirations and Frustrations of Asian Cities, Mongolian Institute of Architects (MIA), Sep 2009 Ulan Bator.
6. Culture and Architecture, Institute of Architects Pakistan (IAP), Karachi chapter, Aug 2008 Karachi.
7. Towards an Authentic Architecture, Department of Architecture The Catholic University of America, Washington D.C., Apr 2005 Washington D.C.
8. A Critical View of sub-continental Architecture, Institute of Architects Pakistan (IAP), Apr 2004 Karachi.
9. Post Partition Architecture of South Asia, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation of Architects (SAARCH) And Indian institute of Architects (IIA), May 1996 New Delhi.
International seminar:
1. Past Perfected : Antiquity and its reinvention, National Committee for the Los Angeles History of Art and the University of South California (USC), USA. Apr 2006 Los Angeles.
2. Housing and Urban Design for Developing Countries, University of Leuven Brussels, Belgium and UNICEF, Sep 1990 Bandung.
3. The Search for Form/Places of Public Gathering in Islam, The Aga Khan Award For Architecture (AKAA), Geneva. Apr 1980 Amman.
Arcasia council meeting, congress & forum, etc.:
1. 19th ARCASIA (Architects Regional Council of Asia) Council Meeting, 8th Architects Congress, Council Meeting and SAARCH, Sri Lankan Institute of Architects (SLIA), Delegate and Member of the Council, Nov 1998 Colombo.
2. 18th ARCASIA Council Meeting and 9th Architects Forum, Japan Institute of Architects (JIA), Delegate and Member, Sep 1997 Tokyo.
3. 16th ARCASIA Council Meeting and 8th Architects Forum, Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), Delegate and Member of the Council, Nov 1995 Singapore.
4. 15th ARCASIA Council Meeting and 8th Architects Forum, United Architects of the Philippines (UAO), Delegate and Member of the Council, Dec 1994 Manila.
5. 14th ARCASIA Council Meeting and 8th Architects Forum, Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA), Delegate and Member of the Council, Sep 1993 Hong Kong.
6. 13th ARCASIA Council Meeting and 7th Architects Forum, Institute of Architects Pakistan (IAP), Observer, Oct 1992 Lahore.
7. “Calcutta 300” on the eve of completion of 300 years of Kolkata City, Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Participant, Nov 1990 Kolkata.
8. CAA Triennial Conference and Council Meeting, Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA), Delegate and Member of the Council, Sep 1976 York, England.
Award:
1. IAB Gold Medal for Life-time Achievement in Architectural Education, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), 2017
2. Architect of the Year Award (AWA) Commendation, Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) in Collaboration with J.K. Cement, 2011
3. IAB Life-time Achievement Award for Architectural Education, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), 2009
Research Work
Survey and research:
1. Survey of existing conditions of residential and office accommodation provided by the Government of Bangladesh (GOB), PWD and Planning Commission GOB, Coordinator 1976.
2. Survey of existing conditions of 33 Primary Teachers Training Institutes in different parts of Bangladesh, PTI and UNICEF (Bangladesh), Coordinator 1975.
3. Survey of socio-economic and physical conditions of two villages near Dhaka, Dr. F. R. Khan (Struc. Engineer) Partner SOM, Chicago, USA, Coordinator 1973.
Workshop:
1. Conservation of Human Settlement and large water pond (Ali Mia’s Talab) in Old Dhaka, Aga Khan Trust for Culture with BUET, IAB and UNDP, Teacher-Coordinator, Mar-Apr 1998 BUET, Dhaka.
2. Housing in Development for the Asian Region, UNCH and Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, Participant and Resource Personnel, Sep-Oct 1990 Bandung, Indonesia.
Publication: More than 100 articles on architecture, painting, sculpture, photography etc. published in local newspapers, magazines, catalogues, books, etc. A few of these are mentioned here.
A. Articles on Architecture:
1. Muzharul Islam: Story of a great architect, Kali-O-Kolom (Bengali Monthly Magazine), Dec 2023.
2. Kahn’s Journey to the National Assembly Building, The Daily Star, Mar 01, 2021.
3. Story of Architecture in the then East Pakisan with reference to the Critical Condition that prevailed in British India, Book titled: “Fifty Years of Architecture in Bangladesh” Dept. of Architecture, BUET Publisher: UPL, Dec 2021
4. A tribute to Vastu-Guru Charles Correa, DOT, Art and Architecture Issue 02, Vol 01, Dec 2015
5. Architectural Education in Bangladesh, The Daily “Prothom Alo” (Bengali), Sep 29, 2010
6. Why Tajmahal is the greatest?, The Daily Amar Desh (Bengali), Oct 08, 2004
7. Curzon Hall: The Legacy, Star Heritage, The Daily Star, Sep 22, 2003
8. Panam City: Visual Poetics of Memory, Star Heritage, The Daily Star, Sep 22, 2003
9. Urbanism in Bangladesh and the Capital City of Dhaka, The Monthly “Shaily” (Bengali) Year 01, Volume 03, Apr 01, 1995
10. Ancient Architecture of Bangladesh, The Monthly “Shachitra Shandhani” (Bengali), Apr 08, 1979
B. Articles on Fine Arts:
1. Syed Jahangir’s 41st Solo: Exhibition Catalogue, Bengal Gallery, Jun 2014
2. RA Kazol’s 35th Solo: A vision on humanism, The Daily Star, Mar 07, 2014
3. Biren Shome: Man and Nature, The Daily Star, Mar 07, 2014
4. Rafiqun Nabi’s 10th Solo: Saga of Man and Nature, The Daily Prothom Alo (Bengali), Apr 19, 2013
5. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy: A critical Review of Asian Biennale, The Daily Prothom Alo (Bengali), Dec 21, 2012
6. Renaissance Man Safiuddin, Kali-O-Kolom (Monthly Bengali Magazine), Jul 2012
7. Shahabuddin’s Paintings: Rooted in 1971, The Daily Star, Dec 23, 2011
8. Syed Abdullah Khalid: Songs of Nature, Solo Exhibition Catalogue Gallery Kaya, Apr 03 2011
9. Poetics of Chandan’s Objective Realism, Photography book titled “The People of Kamalapur Railway Station”, Mar 2008
10. Paintings of Samajit Roy Choudhury: An Ode to Nature, The Daily Star, Apr 30, 20003
Documentary film “my architect” on architect louis. i. kahn:
Participated as a significant contributor in the Documentary Film directed by Nathaniel Kahn, son of Louis I. Kahn, architect of the Master plan of Sher-e-Bangla Nagar and the National Assembly Building in Dhaka. The Film was nominated for Academy Award (Oscar) for the 2003 Best Documentary Feature. The Film won several best awards including Philadelphia Film Festival Award (2003), National Board of Review, USA Award (2003), High Falls Film Festival Award (2003), Hamptons International Film Festival Award (2003), Film Independent Spirit Award (2004), Directors Guild of America, USA Award (2004) and News & Documentary Emmy Awards (2005).