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| 'Khudi Bari', designed by 'Marina Tabassum Architects' (MTA) and implemented by the 'Foundation for Architecture and Community Equity' (FACE), has been selected as one of the seven winning projects for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, 2025 (AKAA), one of the world's most prestigious architectural awards. |
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'Khudi Bari' means 'small house' in Bengali. It is a modular, portable shelter, primarily designed for marginalized communities affected by climate change. It is a structure made of bamboo and locally sourced materials, which can be easily dismantled, moved and re-erected. The aim of this design is to help people living in flood-prone areas move their homes to a safer place during climate disasters and ensure they have stable housing. |
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The Jury recognised the project’s deep ecological framing, contributing to the global advancement of bamboo as a material. This achievement by Marina Tabassum Architects (MTA), F.A.C.E. is a matter of great pride for Bangladesh. The award ceremony will be held on 15 September 2025 at the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. |
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Apart from Khudi Bari, six other projects have been awarded this time: • West Wusutu Village Community Center, Hohhot, China. (Inner Mongolian Grand Architecture Design Co., Ltd.) • Revitalization of Historic Esna, Esna, Egypt. (Takween Integrated Community Development) • Majara Residence and Community Redevelopment, Hormuz island, Iran. (ZAV Architects) • Jahad Metro Plaza, Tehran, Iran. (KA Architecture Studio) • Vision Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan. (DB Studios) • Wonder Cabinet, Bethlehem, Palestine. (AAU Anastas) |
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Image Source: Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2025 Contributor: Ar. Faiza Fairooz |
