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Special & Honourable Mentions

A4TC 2023

Celebrating groundbreaking architectural innovation and creative excellence

Special Mention

Sijo Monachan

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Architecture becomes a Tool to fight Poverty -Revamping Vathuruthy

Ar. Sijo Monachan, an architect dedicated to inclusive design, founded SXA Design Studio to challenge the status quo. With a vision of "design for all," he aims to address pressing social issues through innovative architectural solutions. Inspired by the beauty of structures and their potential to impact lives, Sijo pursued his passion for architecture at APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. His thesis project focused on revitalizing Vathuruthy, a marginalized community in Kerala, India, by reimagining it as a vibrant hub of opportunity and inclusion. Through collaborative efforts and innovative design solutions, Sijo and his team breathed new life into Vathuruthy while preserving its cultural heritage.

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Mansib Rahman

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Eco-Sophic Design of a Coastal-Building Research and Learning Center for HBRI in Sharankhola, Bagerhat ,Bangladesh

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Katarzyna Jamiol

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La Via Dell’acqua - Restoration of a Part of the Is Cungiaus River and a Project of a Climate Shelter

Katarzyna Jamiol - graduate of Architecture (Masters’ Degree, September 2023) and student of Landscape Architecture (Bachelor Degree) at Cracow University of Technology (CUT). Worked as an Assistant Architect. Interested in research focused on the wide range of possibilities that architecture and landscape architecture together can bring to make cities more useful to people also in the face of climate crisis.

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Ishmam Faiyaz Chowdhury

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Imagine Living: Vertical farming integrated living for the future

Ishmam Faiyaz Chowdhury, a native of Dhaka, Bangladesh, graduated with a BArch degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 2023. Currently employed as an architect in Dhaka, Ishmam has participated in numerous local and international architectural design competitions, earning several accolades. With a passion for innovative architectural solutions, Ishmam also enjoys creating artistic architectural visualizations. Beyond architecture, Ishmam's interests include music, photography, and traveling.

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Neil Bang

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In Search of Identity - Reimagining The Capitol Complex, Chandigarh

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Dishan Rahman

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SafEscape: Design of a Child Friendly Space in a Transit Area to Augment Social Inclusion of the Street Children of Dhaka City

Dishan Rahman, a recent graduate from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), hails from Bangladesh. Her thesis, titled “SafEscape: Design of a Child-Friendly Space in a Transit Area to Augment Social Inclusion of the Street Children of Dhaka City,” aims to create a platform bridging the gap between street children and mainstream society. SafEscape is a playful Urbanscape designed to engage, showcase, and encourage the talents of these children, helping them integrate into society. She extends her heartfelt gratitude to the Archiol team for recognizing her work.

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