# Rafiq Azam

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**Muhammad Rafiq Azam** (born 29 December 1963)[1] is a Bangladeshi architect.

## Career

Azam graduated from [Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology](/source/Bangladesh_University_of_Engineering_and_Technology) in 1989.[1]

In 2016, [Dhaka South City Corporation](/source/Dhaka_South_City_Corporation) launched the "Jol Sobujer Dhaka Project" with a 2 billion [Bangladeshi Taka](/source/Bangladeshi_Taka) ($24M as of 2016) budget to revitalize 19 parks and 12 playgrounds.[2][3] As part of the project, Azam and his team at Shatotto Architecture redesigned the 1.3-acre (0.53-hectare) Shahid Abdul Alim Playground in [Old Dhaka](/source/Old_Dhaka). The boundary wall was removed to make it more welcoming, improve visibility, and to discourage squatters, dumping, and other illegal activities. Trees were planted, and a 500-cubic metre (18,000-cubic foot) underground rainwater reservoir was added to alleviate flooding and help keep the grass green during the dry season.[2][4] In January 2017, Azam and his team began work on the renovation of 29-acre (12-hectare) Osmani Udyan park in Dhaka. The work was scheduled to be completed by June 2018, but after multiple design changes is still ongoing as of February 2021.[3][5]

## Awards

- 1976: Jawharlal Neheru Memorial Gold Medal
- 1977: First prize in the National Children’s Television Award (NOTUN KURI), Bangladesh
- 1991: Winner, Mimar International Design Competition- VII, London
- 1996: IAB Design Award, awarded by the Institute of Architects Bangladesh
- 2004: short-listed for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture
- 2007: [AR Emerging Awards](/source/AR_Emerging_Awards)
- 2007: Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture for the project 'Meghna Residence'[6]
- 2007: The 2007 Kenneth F. Brown, Asia Pacific Culture & Architecture Design Award. US
- 2007: Short-listed among the 27 finalists for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture
- 2008: Winner, 2nd cycle (Most Thought Provoking Project), World Architecture Community Award
- 2008: Winner, 1st cycle, World Architecture Community Award
- 2009: Leading European Architecture Award (LEAF)
- 2009: Winner, Cityscape Architecture Award 2009
- 2009: Winner, 5th cycle, World Architecture Community Award
- 2012: Winner of Emirates Glass [Leading European Architects' Forum (LEAF) Awards](/source/LEAF_Award) Residential Building of the year award (multiple occupancy)[7]
- 2012: Winner of World Architectural Community Award, 11th Cycle[8] (5 times)
- 2012: The South Asian "Architect of the Year" Award, 2011[9] (6 times)
- 2015: The Edge PAM Green Excellence Award
- 2016: Rise High Bangladesh : "Amazing Bangladeshi 2016"
- 2017: Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture, Winner
- 2017: World Architecture Festival Award (WAF), Winner for "Aga Khan Academy Bangladesh"
- 2017: Cityscape Award for Emerging Markets, Winner for "South Huda's Skyline" in the category, "Residential-Medium to High Rise (Built)"[10]
- 2017: ARCASIA Gold Medal Award for "SA Family Graveyard" in the category "Public Amenity Buildings – Specialized"[1]
- 2018: AD100 Most Influential Names in Architecture
- Eurasian Prize Gold Diploma in Architecture 2020
- Eurasian Prize Silver Diploma in Urban Planning
- DNA Paris Design Awards 2021- Honorable Mention
- Outstanding Property Award London- Platinum Category
- AR Public Award 2022- High Commendations
- UIA 2030 Award 20220- High Commendations
- Commonwealth Associations of Architects Robert Matthew Lifetime Achievement Award 2022
- 12th Idea-Tops Award China-2022 Winner for "Rasulbagh Children's Park"
- 2022: World Architecture Festival Award (WAF), Winner for "Rasulbagh Children's Park"

## Exhibitions

- 1985: 7th National Exhibition Bangladesh
- 1986: 3rd Asian Art Biennial, Bangladesh
- 1993: 6th Asian Art Biennial, Bangladesh
- 1994: Tenth National Young Artists Exhibition, Dhaka
- 1995: Solo Painting Exhibition, Nepal
- 1995: 8th ARCASIA Forum Architectural Exhibition, Singapore
- 1998: Solo Exhibition "ArTchitecture" in New York, U.S.
- 1999: Solo Exhibition "ArTchitecture" in Drik Gallery, Dhaka
- 2005: UIA2005, Architectural exhibition in Istanbul
- 2005: Kenneth Brown Worldwide Travel Exhibition
- 2007: AR Emerging Architecture Exhibition at the RIBA, London, Korea and Germany
- 2008: "Nature is" a solo exhibition at Bengal Gallery, Dhaka
- 2008: Architectural Excellence in Bangladesh, RAIA exhibition in Sydney, Australia[citation needed]
- 2009: "Two Men Show" at Gallery Hittite, Yorkville art district Toronto, Canada[11]
- 2014: "Water in Light" at Bengal Art Lounge, Gulshan, Bangladesh[12]
- 2014: Venice Architectural Biennale 2014 (Time Space Existence)
- 2016: Venice Architectural Biennale 2016 (Time Space Existence)
- 2016: Dhaka Art Summit
- 2019: Bengal Stream, Over the World

## References

1. ["Architect Rafiq Azam wins Arcasia Awards for Architecture"](https://www.thedailystar.net/city/architect-rafiq-azam-wins-arcasia-awards-architecture-1414327). *The Daily Star*. 2 June 2017.

1. Alam, Helemul (21 September 2020). ["(WATCH) A place to breathe"](https://www.thedailystar.net/city/news/place-breathe-1964809). *The Daily Star*

1. ["Osmani Udyan renovation set to miss 2nd deadline"](https://www.newagebd.net/article/70934). *New Age*. 27 April 2019.

1. ["How architects are designing buildings for Bangladesh's tropical monsoon climate; Over troubled water"](https://www.economist.com/prospero/2019/11/05/how-architects-are-designing-buildings-for-bangladeshs-tropical-monsoon-climate). *The Economist*. 5 November 2019.

1. Alam, Helemul (9 February 2021). ["Osmani Udyan: A saga of neverending renovation"](https://www.thedailystar.net/city/news/osmani-udyan-saga-neverending-renovation-2041677). *The Daily Star*

1. ["Berger honours young architects"](http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=15835&date=2007-11-01). *The Financial Express*. 1 November 2007. Retrieved 9 August 2011.

1. ["Winners of the LEAF Awards 2012!"](http://www.arena-international.com/leafawards/winners-of-the-leaf-awards-2012/1433.article). *Arena International*. [Archived](https://archive.today/20130410130405/http://www.arena-international.com/leafawards/winners-of-the-leaf-awards-2012/1433.article) 10 April 2013 at the Wayback Machine.

1. ["Winners /11th Cycle"](http://www.worldarchitecture.org/main/winners.asp?winarchive=11thcycle&cyc=11). *World Architecture Community*. [Archived](https://archive.today/20130705180621/http://www.worldarchitecture.org/main/winners.asp?winarchive=11thcycle&cyc=11) 5 July 2013 at the Wayback Machine.

1. ["Rafiq Azam Wins South Asian Architect of the Year Award"](https://archive.today/20130627224323/http://arc.com.bd/2012/12/rafiq-azam-wins-south-asian-architect-of-the-year-award/). *Architecture in Bangladesh*. Archived from [the original](http://arc.com.bd/2012/12/rafiq-azam-wins-south-asian-architect-of-the-year-award/) on 2013-06-27. Retrieved 2014-02-03.

1. ["Architect Azam wins Cityscape Awards"](https://www.thedailystar.net/city/architect-azam-wins-cityscape-award-1462420). *The Daily Star*. 15 September 2017.

1. Radhika, V. (13 April 2009). ["Bangladeshi community a portrait of growth"](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2009/04/13/bangladeshi_community_a_portrait_of_growth.html). *The Toronto Star*. Retrieved 24 August 2014.

1. ["Water In Light - An exhibition of architectural works"](http://www.theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=213605:water-in-light-an-exhibition-of-architectural-works&catid=182:city-life&Itemid=220). *The Independent*. 1 May 2014. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140826120557/http://www.theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=213605:water-in-light-an-exhibition-of-architectural-works&catid=182:city-life&Itemid=220) 26 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 24 August 2014.

## External links

- ["Kazedewan Apartment Building On-site Review Report"](http://archnet.org/publications/1218). *[ArchNet](/source/ArchNet)*
- ["Mizan Residence On-site Review Report"](http://archnet.org/publications/1712). *[ArchNet](/source/ArchNet)*
- Yoong, Yvonne (29 July 2006). "The (he)art of an architect". *New Straits Times*. p. 8.
- Slessor, Catherine (December 2007). "Breeze block: this Dhaka apartment block leads by example". *The Architectural Review*. p. 70.
- Hossain, Takir (20 December 2008). ["Lush green architecture"](http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-67882). *The Daily Star*
- "Delving into the charms of rural Bengal". *Dhaka Courier*. 26 December 2008.
- Falvo, Rosa Maria (ed.) (2013). *Rafiq Azam: Architecture for Green Living*. Random House. ISBN 978-88-572-1780-2.
- ["Building on beauty and sustainability"](http://www.sundaytimes.lk/140202/plus/building-on-beauty-and-sustainability-81651.html). *The Sunday Times*. 2 February 2014.
- "From brushes to scales!". *DNA*. 21 February 2014.
- ["Screening of Architecture for Green Living"](http://www.thedailystar.net/screening-of-architecture-for-green-living-23960). *The Daily Star*. 14 May 2014.
- Alom, Zahangir (3 May 2014). ["Living close to nature"](http://www.thedailystar.net/living-close-to-nature-22456). *The Daily Star*
- Hasan, Shazia (23 October 2014). ["Architecture for green living launched"](https://www.dawn.com/news/1139727). *Dawn*
- ["Shatotto"](http://www.architecturaldigest.in/content/shatotto/). *Architectural Digest India*. 9 February 2016.
- Parvez, Sohel (22 November 2016). ["NBR names 141 top taxpayers"](http://www.thedailystar.net/business/nbr-names-141-top-taxpayers-1318480). *The Daily Star*
- ["Award winning taxpayers want transparency in govt spending"](https://www.newagebd.net/print/article/27951). *New Age*. 9 November 2017.
- ["662 to get income tax awards"](https://www.newagebd.net/article/89975/662-to-get-income-tax-awards). *New Age*. 7 November 2019.

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