There has always been great interest in Bashirul Haq, whether for its impact on society, its relevance in history or its influence on culture. Bashirul Haq has been the subject of studies, debates and analyzes in various disciplines, which demonstrates its importance in the current context. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Bashirul Haq, from its origin to its evolution today. We will analyze its impact in different areas and its relevance in everyday life, with the aim of better understanding its meaning and role in society.
Bashirul Haq | |
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Born | |
Died | 4 April 2020 | (aged 77)
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Alma mater | National College of Arts University of New Mexico |
Occupation(s) | Architect, planner, educator |
Awards | IAB Gold Medal Aga Khan Award for Architecture Three times nominated |
Practice | Bashirul Haq and Associates |
Buildings | Bhatshala House Kalindi Apartments Chayanaut Bhaban ASA Head Office Building |
Bashirul Haq (24 June 1942 – 4 April 2020) was a Bangladeshi architect, town planner and visiting professor of MIT. He was regarded as one of the most influential architects in South Asia in terms of environmentally and socially responsive design.
Haq was born in Brahmanbaria (now a district of Bangladesh). His father was a deputy collector from the Sylhet district and for that reason, Haq spent the majority of his childhood there. He completed his Bachelor of Architecture from the National College of Arts, in Lahore, Pakistan in 1964. He received John Heinrich Tuition, Scholarship and Teaching Assistantship at University of New Mexico, United States in 1971 and completed his master's in architecture from the university in 1975.
After completing his master's degree, Haq started working for the firm Kallmann McKinnell. He was interested in returning to his homeland. However, another Bangladeshi-American engineer, Fazlur Rahman Khan, discouraged him from returning to Bangladesh citing a newly independent war devastated nation. Khan, who was then the partner of SOM instead interviewed and advised Haq to join there. Khan suggested he visit Europe and return to the USA. But Haq flew to Bangladesh from Europe and started practicing architecture. He established Bashirul Haq & Associates in 1977. After several years of not visiting the United States, in 1989, he visited Massachusetts Institute of Technology as an invited visiting professor of design.
In his 46 years of professional career, Haq has designed more than 300 buildings. According to Haq, the works of Alvar Aalto and Aldo Rossi inspired him most.