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The water reservoir between the crop fields and habitats works as a community edge buffer and natural barrier to facilitate elephant movement and reduce encounters with human settlements.

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Synanthropic corridor: Using architecture to improve human-elephant interactions

BUET architecture student Shafaet Alam Abir’s proposal for a synanthropic corridor in the Balijuri range is a reminder that architecture can be a powerful tool in forging a more harmonious...

The large-scale implementation of tensile structures use tension, rather than bending, to establish load-bearing stability. Photos: Bashat Architects Engineers

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The subtle art of stadium design

The floor also features a ‘gallery wall’ with small wooden platforms for cats to climb and explore. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

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Biral Bari: A purrfect sanctuary for felines

The rooms are placed strategically with panoramic glass walls, which maximise the view towards the forest. Photo: Asif Salman

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Bon-er-Bari: A secluded forest retreat redefining modern Bengal architecture

Earlier the stained glass windows of churches depicted biblical stories while the monumental glass windows of the cathedral of Brasilia, made in 1970, depicts abstract blue-green waves. Photo: Wikimedia

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Transform your habitat with the timeless charm of stained glass

The project titled ‘Tale of an Ocean: Oceanarium Complex at Sonadia’ was conceptualised after Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority announced plans to establish three tourism parks in Cox’s Bazar. Photo: Courtesy

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Saraf Nawer’s ‘tale of an ocean’

Primarily used to improve airflow, the perforated facade allows balanced sunlight to brighten the interior spaces and creates small light cubes inside. Photo: Courtesy

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The Light Cubes: 3 generations in 3 floors

Wooden acoustic panels are often used for decorative purposes as sound waves are caught between the slats and in the felt backing, reducing echo. Photo: Collected

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Acoustically sound: Why you should soundproof your space

The metal-made table inside the gol ghor resembles the circular blood dripping onto the floor. This way, he wanted to pay homage to the animals whose hides were dried here. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

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How a raw-hide drying factory turned into an architectural studio

If you prefer a calming environment, lighter shades like blues, greens, greys, whites, and pastel yellows are excellent choices. Photo: Interior Company

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How to create a cosy study space at home

The iconic zigzag stairwell at Robson Square in Vancouver, designed by the late architect Arthur Erickson, includes a trail for wheelchairs and stroller. A new design is coming that suggests improvement to make the ramp less steep; add more handrails and place coloured strips on each step to increase visibility. Photo: Collected

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Inclusive vs hostile design: Creating a space fit for all

Flowers have always held a pivotal role in the culture of the subcontinent. The floral-filled Bar Palladio in the Narain Niwas Palace hotel in Jaipur was painted by Vikas Soni. Photo: Thames & Hudson

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Blooming through the ages: The enduring power of floral motifs

Modern Education and Training Institute (METI) Handmade school in Dinajpur, also known as ‘Anandaloy’, stands out as a noteworthy bamboo structure designed by architect Anna Heringer. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

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Standing on a pole: The growing use of bamboo in architecture