Muzharul Islam
Bangladeshi architect, professor · Bangladesh · On the map · Architects · Lived 1923 to 2012 · aged 88
Muzharul Islam was a Bangladeshi architect, urban planner, educator, and activist. He is considered the grand master of regional modernism in South Asia. Islam is the pioneer of modern architecture in Bangladesh and the father of Bangali modernism.
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Islam's style and influence dominated the architectural scene in the country during the 1960s and 70s, along with major US architects he brought to work in Dhaka.
Country
Bangladesh
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2012 · aged 88
The same award as Muzharul
Henry Van BruntBoth received Fellow of the American Institute of ArchitectsBernardo Fort-BresciaBoth received Fellow of the American Institute of Architects
Myron HuntBoth received Fellow of the American Institute of ArchitectsMassimo CarmassiBoth received Fellow of the American Institute of ArchitectsHarry WeeseBoth received Fellow of the American Institute of ArchitectsJ. André FouilhouxBoth received Fellow of the American Institute of Architects