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Sakib Nasir Khan

Sakib Nasir Khan

Dhaka, BD

 
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About 

I like to think of myself as an ambitious and passionate architect with a sincere commitment to integrating architectural design and innovation into the fabric of daily life. As an avid explorer, I draw inspiration from diverse communities to create meaningful and impactful designs. Sometimes, I try to take part in collective housing projects. I am dedicated to influencing the future of our built environment through visionary and thoughtful designs. 

In addition to my profession, I enjoy traveling and playing sports, especially cricket, football, and table tennis. I also love story-writing and playing guitar.

Areas of Interest

  • Co-living and Co-design
  • Collective Housing and Community Development
  • Humanitarian Action and Architecture
  • Green Architecture and Sustainability
  • High-Performance Building Design
  • Islamic Architecture

Employment 

Studio Tri, Dhaka, BD, Co-Founder

Architectural and interior design consultancy firm

Oct 2024 - current
 

Consulting Architect-Teachers Forum – Bureau of Research, Testing and Consultation at BUET (CAF-BRTC, BUET), Dhaka, Associate Architect

Website: https://arch.buet.ac.bd/architectural-practice, https://www.facebook.com/p/Caf-Brtc-BUET-100075976252444/?_rdr
Works include CAD drawings, 3D Modelling, 3D Visualization, Architectural Animation, etc.

Sep 2024 - current
 

InterSpace Studio, Dhaka, BD, Junior Architect (Contract-based)

In this project-based employment by the architectural design and consultancy firm InterSpace Studio, located at Mohakhali DOHS, Dhaka, I work mostly in interior design projects and generate CAD drawings and 3D models for the firm

Sep 2024 - current
 

Fiverr and Upwork, Architect and ArchViz Artist

I work as a freelance architect, CAD drafter, 3D Modeller and Architectural Visualization artist on these sites.
Fiverr Profile: https://www.fiverr.com/sakibnasir?
Upwork Profile: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/sakibn2?mp_source=share

Jan 2022 - current
 

Architects Atelier Ryo Abe (AARA), Tokyo, JP, Intern Architect

I remotely worked on a primary school project as part of a team consisting of intern architects led by Ar. Ryo Abe himself. I participated in the design process from the schematic level to the renderings.

Mar 2023 - May 2023
 

Adventor Global, Dhaka, BD, Graphic Designer (Contract-based)

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
 

10 Minute School, Dhaka, BD, Content Reviewer

As a content reviewer in the Quality Assurance and Control (QAC) Department, I evaluated the quality of all written, video, and course content, identified and corrected errors, and generated ideas to improve them.

Jul 2019 - Oct 2022
 

UDVASH Academic and Admission Care, Dhaka, BD, Instructor

I guided university admission test candidates with the Architecture admission course

Feb 2022 - Jun 2022
 

Priyo, Dhaka, BD, Illustrator

I worked as a graphic designer and illustrator on a magazine project

Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
 

10 Minute School, Dhaka, BD, Intern

I worked as a smartbook writer based on National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB)’s SSC & HSC syllabus, created those smartbooks on WordPress using HTML & CSS, and uploaded them on their site

Jan 2018 - Jul 2019
 

Education 

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, BD, BArch, Architecture

CGPA: 3.57/4.00 (Equivalent to 75.40%)
3.76 in the last 6 semesters

Mar 2018 - Jul 2024
 

Notre Dame College, Dhaka, BD, High School, Higher Secondary (HSC)

GPA: 5.00/5.00

Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
 

St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Dhaka, BD, Secondary School (SSC)

GPA: 5.00/5.00

Jan 2007 - Jun 2015
 

Awards 

RISE Undergraduate Student Research Grant, 2024, Grant

I received this research grant for my final year thesis titled "The In-between: T-Shelters for Urban Disaster Victims of Old Dhaka." The grant ceremony is conducted by the Research and Innovation Centre for Science and Engineering (RISE), BUET, to honor the students with high-impact and innovative research proposals in their final year.

2024
 

ARCASIA Thesis of the Year (TOY) 2024, Nomination

My undergraduate thesis titled "The In Between: T-Shelters for Urban Disaster Victims of Old Dhaka" was selected by the Institute of Architects, Bangladesh (IAB) as one of Bangladesh's three entries to the final stage of the Architects Regional Council Asia's Thesis of the Year 2024 (TOY) award Each of the twenty-two other Asian countries sent their three best theses to this award.

2024
 

The Global Undergraduate Awards (GUA) 2024, Honorable Mention

Highly Commended Entrant in the Architecture and Design Category of The Global Undergraduate Awards 2024 for the Project titled "Automated: A Climate-responsive Learning Hub for Architectural Education"

2024
 

Tamayouz Award for Excellence in International graduation projects 2024, Award

One of the finalists for my undergraduate thesis titled "The In-between: T-shelters for Urban Disaster Victims"

2024
 

Dean's List, Scholarship

For consecutive top results in Level 5-Term 1, Level 4-Term 2, Level 3-Term 2

2023
 

Young Visionary Architecture Competition 2023 (YVAC2023), 2nd Place

1st Runner-up in the Architecture Education Category of YVAC2023, Organized
by “Standout Archi LTD”
Project title - "Design of a Primary School: LELA Primary School and Training Centre"
Group of 3 members

2023
 

Photography Exhibition at Planning Week 2023, 1st Place

This certification was for securing the 1st place in the Landscape Photography category
Organized by Department of Urban and Regional Planning, BUET and URP Students' Association of BUET (USAB)

2023
 

University Merit, Scholarship

For top results in Level 5 Term 1, Level 3 - Term 2, and Level 3 - Term 1

2023
 

Berger Best Design Award, 1st Place

Organizer: Berger Paints Bangladesh
Event Name: Berger Awards for Students of Architecture, BUET, 20-21
Project Title - Rejuvenation: Design of a Sports Arena
Worked on this project during my Level 3-Term 1

2023
 

Berger Best Portfolio Award, 1st Place

Organizer: Berger Paints Bangladesh
Event Name: Berger Awards for Students of Architecture, BUET, 20-21

2023
 

University Stipend, Scholarship

For top results in Level 4 Term 1, Level 2-Term 2, and Level 2-Term 1

2022
 

"Accentuating Rain" Design Idea Competition, Nomination

One of the finalists
Submitted in a group of 3 members

2019
 

Photo Story Category of the Inter College Photography Competition 2016, 1st Place

Organized by Notre Dame Nature Study Club

2016
 

Inter College Photography Competition 2016, 2nd Place

This photography competition was organized by the Photography Club, SOS Herman Gmeiner College, Dhaka

2016
 

The Students Welfare Association, Dhaka, Scholarship

Received this scholarship on General Grade after performing well on their scholarship evaluation test.

2013
 

Oitijjo Gollachut Prothom Alo Best Story Writing Award (2007), Award

One of the finalists

2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills