Mustapha Khalid Palash

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Mustapha Khalid Palash (born 11 September 1963)^[1] is a Bangladeshi architect, artist, singer^[2] and painter.^[3] Palash plays several instruments.^[2]

Palash was born to artist Afroz Mustapha (d. 2018).^[4] Palash has been involved with art since childhood, growing up surrounded by it as the son of a painter.^[5] He earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1988.^[6] After graduation, he taught at Bangladesh University as an assistant professor until 1998. He then worked as visiting faculty in the Department of Architecture at the University of Asia Pacific, North South University^[7] and BRAC University.^[8]

After graduating from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, he collaborated with fellow graduates Mohammed Foyez Ulla and Shahzia Islam to establish Vistaara Architects.^[9]

Palash has participated in various architectural exhibitions, seminars, and workshops in Bangladesh and internationally. He has also participated in architectural consultancy projects and events, including Architecture Week.^{[10][11][12][13][14][15]}

Palash is a member of the Institute of Architects Bangladesh, an international associate member of AIA, and a member of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). He is also a member of the World Architecture Community. Palash was the elected president of the Architecture Alumni Association of BUET (7th Executive Committee 2013 & 2014).^[16]

Palash is currently the editor of the quarterly DOT: Journal on Art & Architecture.^[17]

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  Bashundhara City
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  Peoples Insurance Bhaban (PIB)
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  Tiger's Den (Banglalink's headquarter)

• Grameenphone Corporate Headquarters
• Banglalink Head Office
• Robi Head Office
• Health Engineering Department (HED) Headquarters, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
• Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) Headquarters
• EBL Headquarters
• Mobil House
• Rangs RD Square
• Jamuna Bank Ltd Headquarters
• Bank Asia Headquarters
• Union Bank Headquarters
• Standard Bank Headquarters
• Uttara Motors Limited Headquarters
• Grand Delvistaa
• Jamuna Gas Building
• Samsonite Tower

• Bashundhara City Shopping Complex
• Unique Trade Centre (UTC)
• SPL Western Tower
• Bashundhara Fitness Center
• Shahara Centre
• Anabil Tower
• Rangs Babylonia
• BTI Landmark
• Rupayan Maxus
• Konik Tower
• Raffas Tower
• Samsonite Tower
• Elegant Tower
• Konka Jubilee Tower
• Palmal Tower
• Delvistaa Syed Villa
• Hosaf Tower
• Irving Rishta
• Shaptak Square
• RTV Studio
• Skylark Tower

• Radisson Bay View Hotel Chittagong
• Hilton Dhaka
• The Westin Dhaka
• Lab Aid Cardiac Care Hospital
• The Olives, Dhaka

• State University of Bangladesh
• American International School Dhaka (AISD)

In addition to being an architect, Palash is also a painter. His solo painting exhibition titled Of Conflict and Harmony was held in 2009 at Gallery of Fine Arts of Asiatic Society, Dhaka.^[18][19] In June 2011 he had his third solo exhibition of Doodle Art titled Of Tears and Joy at Dhaka Art Centre.^[20]

• Shilpacharya Puroshkar (Award) for Fine Arts Architecture 2011^[21]
• Berger Commendation Award for Excellence in Architecture (Grameenphone House), 2011^[22]
• Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) Design Award 1998^[23]
• Holcim Green Built Bangladesh Award, 2010^[24][25]
• Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture, 2007^[26]
• Architect of the Year Award, instituted by JK Lakshmi Cement, India^[27]

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• Official Website of the Grand Delvista: Vistaara Architects