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For those who love to entertain, Sanctum provides a luxurious swimming pool that becomes an inviting space for private gatherings, complemented by an elegant cabana beside the pool. Photos: Courtesy

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A walk-through Gulshan’s finest: Shanta Holdings redefines luxury living

Atelier, Sanctum and Magnolia redefine urban living with timeless design, luxurious amenities, and a commitment to sustainability

The pale cream-white saree is framed and mounted over the bed. Once worn by the owner’s mother, the piece of sentimental fabric adds a soothing warmth to the bedroom. Photo: Junaid Hasan Pranto

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From closets to walls: The power of fabric in interior design

The design transcends conventional norms, offering spacious bedrooms with terraces and open terrace functions, fostering simplicity. Photos: Junaid Hasan Pranto

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Ahsan Residence: Of large window, smart screening and thoughtful communal space

With open sides to the north and south, the apartment complex will consist of two wings, which will house 44 apartments on 12 floors.

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Edison Iris: Embodiment of the elements of modern life

In the parliament complex, where water is available, its current design makes it inaccessible for the birds around. Photo: TBS

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The missing symphony of nature in Bangladesh Parliament Complex

False ceilings help improve the look of a space, enhance lighting, and make it more energy-efficient. Photo: Asian Paints

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False ceiling: Decorate, insulate and hide

A large rectangle tapestry by artist Rashid Choudhury blends perfectly with the orange couch and the red of the brick. Photo: Al Amin Abu Ahmed Ashraf

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How a 42-year-old architectural classic evolved over the years

The striking dusty pink facade of the Zebun Nessa Mosque was derived from mixing vibrant pink pigments with concrete during the pouring process. Photo: Asif Salman

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Coloured concrete: More than just 50 shades of grey

In the project Doula’s Heaven, the architects and designers incorporated planters and foliage on every level of the building. Photo: Dehsar Works

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The growing importance of planters and foliage in modern apartments

The primary colour palette of the interior is very minimal - with brown-beige marble flooring, while the accessories of the house have beige, off-white, cream tones with a touch of gold. Photos: City Syntax

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Kakoli Manor: Where concrete blends with nature

In Jolshiri Abashon Project, wetlands have been filled with sand or clay up to a depth of 20 to 30 meters before the land could be sold as plots. So the piles have to go as deep as 60-70 feet into the ground. Photo: Collected

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Why you should consult a geotechnical engineer before building your house

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

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