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Islamia Eye Hospital, in association with the Institute of Architects
Bangladesh [IAB], recently organised an open architectural design
competition for extension its building located at Farmgate, Dhaka.

The award giving ceremony and exhibition of the submitted projects
was held on 10 May 2008 at 7.30pm at the Bengal Gallery. Prof. AMM
Safiullah, Vice Chancellor,BUET and Mr. Mahboob ul Alam, former
Advisor to the Caretaker Government and Editor, The Independant
were present as Chief and Special Guests respectively. Ar. Mubasshar
Hussain, President, IAB also spoke on the occasion.

17 projects were submitted and a 9 member jury panel selected First,
Second and Third Prize winners. The Jury included Prof. Haroon Ur
Rashid, Head of Dept. of Architecture at North South University, Ar.
Ahsanul Hoque Khan, Deputy Chief Architect of Ministry of Works, Dr.
Fuad H Mallick,Head of Dept. of Architecture at BRAC University, Ar.
Mustapah Khalid Palash, eminent architect and Ar. Mahmudul Anwar
Riyaad, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Architecture, BUET. On behalf of IAB,
Ar. Mamnoon Murshed Chowdhury acted as the Competition Coordinator.

The evolution of architecture is often dependent on the evolution of technologies. Embracing new technologies in designs sets the new paths to architecture. R + D award program highlights on the invention and application of technology in design.
The awards honor innovative materials and systems at every scale—from entire buildings and complexes to HVAC and structural systems to curtain-wall and ceiling-panel assemblies to discrete building materials such as wood composites and textiles.

Eligibility: The R+D Awards are intentionally open to building technologies of all types in order to encourage the broadest possible dialogue among architects, engineers, manufacturers, researchers, students, and designers of all disciplines.

Jurors: Blaine Brownell, Christopher Genik, Andres Lepik
Deadline: May 29 2008

 CLICK HERE to REGISTER ONLINE. CLICK HERE to read more or DOWNLOAD the pdf entry form.

The World Architecture Festival 2008
The World Architecture Festival is a yearly event for global architecture. The festival will highlight the international nature of today’s architecture comprising one of the largest international award program for architects worldwide. It will be a three-day-event from 22nd to 24th October 2008 in Barcelona, Spain.
This mega festival will also be celebrating the regional roots of architecture from all around the world. Besides the award program the festival will also include:
__ thematic exhibition, ‘Creativity, Capacity, Responsibility’
__ live ideas charrette for architecture schools
__ architect-nominated product showcase
__ city tours and social events
__ networking

WFA Claims to be the Largest Architectural Award Program in the World
The 2008 awards are for buildings completed between 1 January 2007 and 20 June 2008. Buildings in any country, by architects of any nationality, are eligible for entry.
International juries will shortlist the best entries in 96 building types, grouped into 16 categories. All shortlisted architects will present their work to live juries and audiences at the Festival, competing against each other to become category winners. Category winners will compete against each other in front of a super-jury, to win the ‘best in show’ prize, the first architectural Prix de Barcelona.

The Schedule:
Entries opened: 15 April 2008
Entry deadline: 20 June 2008
Shortlist announced: September 2008
Winners selected live at the Festival: 22-24 October 2008
Anyone may register into the mailing list of WFA website to get updates.

Get every details here: http://www.worldarchitecturefestival.com
ArchSociety will be keeping you updated about this event as well. All eligible architects are encouraged to participate in this prestigious award program and the mega event.