Department of Architecture, UAP, Hosts Four-day Open Day with Charrette Competitions and Studio Exhibitions

The Department of Architecture, UAP, wrapped up its four-day Open Day event on Sunday, showcasing a variety of projects and initiatives by the students of different universities. The event featured captivating studio project exhibitions and two engaging design charrettes, drawing attention from both students and professionals in the field.

The closing ceremony was attended by notable guests and faculty, including Prof. Dr. Abu Sayeed M. Ahmed, Dean of the School of Environmental Sciences and Design, who inaugurated the session. The event was further enhanced by a lecture from eminent Architect Sayedul Hasan Rana, which preceded the announcement of the winners of the charrette competitions.

The charrette event was divided into two categories: the Invitational Charrette and the Open Charrette. The Invitational Charrette had teams from nine architectural schools, with each team comprising five students. The Open Charrette, on the other hand, saw 45 entries, with each team consisting of two students.

Charrette Category 1 Winners:
Winner: Farhan Muhibur Rahman, Farhan Ishrak Nibir, Ariful Islam Kha, Alif Islam Tushan, and Sahaf Kabir from Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST).
2nd Prize: Umma Ahbiba Sharmin, Md. Zahid Hasan, Dipta Chandra Paul, Omar Faruq, and Abu Naser Mohammed Thowkir from Bangladesh University (BU)
Honorable Mention: S. M. Ahsanul Hasib, Sultana Meherazin Tasnia, Rahul Kumar Deb, Sumaiya Bashar Joty, and Arafat Hossain from the University of Asia Pacific (UAP).
Charrette Category 2 Winners:
Winner: Jannatul Ferdous Sinthia & Anika Tasnim from UAP
2nd Prize: Tahmid Rana Khan (MIST) & Saidujjaman Shuvo (BUET)
Honorable Mention: Shanjida Afrin Ishika & Neamul Hasan from UAP.
The winners were honored by Architect Sayedul Hasan Rana, along with the other jurors of the competition: Ar. Mahmudul Islam Forhad and Ar. Robiul Islam, who presented the prizes to the top teams.

Earlier in the event, Prof. Dr. Qumrul Ahsan, Vice Chancellor of UAP, inaugurated the Open Day on February 6, 2025. He took time to visit the student showcases, interacting with students and faculty members. Also present during the inauguration were Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan, Advisor to the VC & Dean of the School of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Abu Sayeed Mostaque Ahmed, Dean of the School of Environment Science and Design, and Prof. Dr. Nawroase Fatemi, Head of the Department of Architecture, along with the department’s faculty members.

The Open Day event proved to be an excellent opportunity for students to demonstrate their creativity and architectural vision, while fostering a spirit of collaboration and innovation across institutions.