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Orghya Bhattacharjee

Orghya Bhattacharjee

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

I am an Architect based in New York, NY. I earned my M.Arch from University at Buffalo and a B.Arch from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. I am a LEED AP BD+C, and have worked in architectural firms in Dhaka and New York City since 2010. I also practice as an Independent Architect.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Outline Architecture PLLC, New York, NY, US, Architect/Designer

Affordable Housing, Jamaica, NY [Feasibility Study + SD]

Sep 2020 - current
 

Independent, Architect/Designer

Vacation house in Potia, Chittagong; Completed, 2013
Centro Fashion Studio in Uttara, Dhaka; Completed Renovation, 2012
School for underprivileged children in Gazipur, Dhaka; Completed, 2012
Temple with library in Kaliganj, Jessore, 2011; Awaiting Construction
Single family residential building in Mirpur, Dhaka, 2011; DD

Competition Projects:
YAC Hill of the Arts in Turin, Italy, 2020
BERC Headquarter in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2019
IDCOL Headquarter in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2019
NHA Bangladesh Headquarter in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2018
IEB Convention Center in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2017
YAC Observatory houses in Roccascalegna, Italy, 2017
Bangladesh National Museum & Public Library Complex, Dhaka, 2017
Liberation War Monument, Dhaka, Bangladesh 2012
Helsinki Central Library, Helsinki, Finland, 2011
Agrani Bank Headquarter, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2011

Jan 2011 - current
 

Matter of Architecture PLLC, New York, NY, US, Architect/Designer

Transmitter Brewery, Brooklyn Navy Yard, NY [DD + CD + MEP]
Townhouse on Lott St, Brooklyn, NY [DD + CD + MEP + Site Supervision]
Townhouse on Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY [CD + MEP]
Single family residential project in Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY [DD + CD]
Townhouse on Park Pl, Brooklyn, NY [DD + CD]

Jan 2017 - Apr 2018
 

Haute Architecture DPC, New York, NY, US, Junior Architect

Vacation House, Long Island, NY [SD + DD]
Single Family Residential Building, Massachusetts [CD + MEP]

Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
 

School of Architecture and Planning, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, US, Graduate Student Assistant

Research material procurement + SD

Aug 2014 - May 2015
 

UBRI, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, US, Survey Research Assistant

Survey Data Collection

Sep 2014 - Nov 2014
 

Bay Developments Ltd., Dhaka, BD, Architect/Designer

Mixed Use Building, Dhaka, Bangladesh [CD + MEP + Site Supervision]
Residential Condominium, Dhaka, Bangladesh [CD + MEP]

Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
 

Form.3 Architects Ltd., Dhaka, BD, Assistant Architect

Master plan for Namapara Housing Complex, Narayanganj, Bangladesh [SD + DD]
Hotel Complex, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh [SD + DD + CD + MEP]

Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
 

Ehsan khan Architects Ltd., Dhaka, BD, Junior Architect

Renovation of Shamayashundori Canalside, Rangpur, Bangladesh [SD + DD]
Muktijoddha Housing, Dhaka, Bangladesh [SD + DD]
Master plan for Sahabuddin Park, Dhaka, Bangladesh [SD + DD]
Center for Institute of Architects in Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh [CD + MEP]
S.P.L. Tower, Dhaka, Bangladesh [CD + MEP]

Aug 2010 - Nov 2011
 

Vitti-SHS Consortium Ltd., Dhaka, BD, Junior Architect

Master plan of Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh [CD + MEP]

May 2010 - Jul 2010
 

Volume 0 Architects Ltd., Dhaka, BD, Intern Architect

The Liberation War Museum, Dhaka, Bangladesh [SD + Presentation]
Bashundhara Convention Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh [CD + MEP]

Mar 2009 - May 2009
 

Education 

University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2014 - May 2016
 
Mar 2004 - May 2013
 

Awards 

Design Competition for The Coordinated Complex of Bangladesh National Museum & Department of Public Libraries in Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Honorable Mention

2017
 

Design Competition for Institute of Engineers Bangladesh Office Building and Convention Center in Ramna, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2nd Place

2017
 

Chair's Scholarship for Excellence, Scholarship

In recognition of excellence in the entering class in Graduate School

2014
 

Design Competition for Gulshan Club Masterplan in Gulshan, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1st Place

w/ Form.3 Architects Ltd.

2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills