Department of Architecture, Leading University

Project Title: Terracotta Theme Chess Board

Course: Graphic Art.
Batch: 20th (Spring-25)

This project reimagines the traditional chessboard through a terracotta theme inspired by earthy textures and craftsmanship. The design combines functionality with cultural aesthetics, creating a warm and engaging recreational element.
The handcrafted details, sliding storage, and natural tones enhance both usability and visual appeal, encouraging interaction, creativity, and community connection within a timeless design.

Group Members:
Priti Rani Deb, Tanjila Ahmed, Adiat Hossain Noha & Debjani Rani Debi

Project Title- Layers of Bangladesh: Interpreting the Deltas

As part of a studio exercise, Level 1 Term 3 students translated diverse landscapes of Bangladesh into 3-dimensional contour models. Students analyzed terrain, delta formations, and ecological patterns, and reimagined them through physical model-making.

Course teachers : Nujhat Chowdhury, Sadia Sabrin Tarannum , Syeda Ruaida Islam

Join us for an insightful session on Design for Environment and Sustainable Habitats (DESH - দেশ), organized by the ICGrA team. Open to all students, faculty members, and alums of UGC-accredited universities in Bangladesh.

🗓 Date: 26 April 2026
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Platform: Online (Zoom)
Link: https://bdren.zoom.us/j/69003345929
Meeting ID: 690 0334 5929


A special acknowledgment was extended to the Department of Architecture, Leading University along with the newly onboarded collaborating institutions by the International Conference on Green Architecture (ICGrA) Chair, Prof. Dr. Md. Ashikur Rahman Joarder. The Chair expressed profound gratitude for their commitment and partnership, which are vital to establishing ICGrA 2026 as a highly impactful international event.

Students of Level 1, Term 1 presented their project titled "From Pop Art to Pixel Art: A Portrait Study of Legendary Personalities.” As part of this pixel-based sketching exercise, each student created a portrait of a renowned artist of their choice, exploring the transformation of visual representation from pop art influences to digital pixel aesthetics.

Studio teacher : Shah Mahdi Hasan,Ashefa Wasema Basure ,Md. Mamunur Rahman

We are delighted to share that Rezwan Ahmed Sami, a recent graduate of the Department of Architecture, who completed his studies in the last semester, has been honored with the Best Student Award. This recognition reflects his consistent academic excellence and dedication throughout his academic journey.

Warm congratulations to him, and to all departments celebrating achievement and excellence today. 👏✨

Gather | Build | Celebrate was a hands-on workshop held at the Srihatta Samdani Art Foundation on January 9–10, 2026, organized by Samdani Art Foundation and Aronnyojon, with support from the British Council. Curated by Architect Rizvi Hassan, Khwaja Fatmi, and Team Aronnyojon, the workshop brought together locals, artisans, students, teachers, and practitioners from various disciplines to learn through an ongoing building process.

Students from the third, fourth year of Leading University, along with students from SUST, actively participated in the workshop. The program focused on community-based design, use of natural materials, and learning from traditional artisanship. Students gained first-hand experience in working with mud, cement blocks, bamboo, and pattern-making, while observing how artisans interpret and respond to space.
The workshop concluded with an interactive discussion involving architects, teachers, and researchers on the changing nature of rural communities and the role of architects in preserving cultural identity. The students were guided by their teacher Sadia Sabrin Tarannum.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Asif Ibne Azir (Batch 13), Department of Architecture, on being awarded the Co-Founder’s Gold Medal. This distinguished achievement reflects his academic excellence, dedication, and perseverance.
We take great pride in celebrating this remarkable accomplishment and wish him continued success in all his future endeavors.