Biography

Iqbal Habib is a practicing architect, urban designer and environmental activist. He is the co-founder of VITTI Sthapati Brindo Ltd., an architectural design that has been working in Bangladesh for over three decades. The firm aims to promote responsible architecture for society and the environment in the country. He graduated from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology in 1991 and is a Fellow at the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB). In 2007, he became an Eisenhower Fellow on the topic of “Challenges of Urbanization.”

Apart from his architectural work, He is also enthusiastically involved in environmental advocacy. He is the Vice President of the Bangladesh Environment Movement (BAPA) and has been in activism not for a decade but “for more than two decades”. He is known for his participation and activism in saving urban wetlands and water bodies, which has created social awareness among politicians and citizens alike.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Architecture, 1991

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Eisenhower Fellow on “Challenges of Urbanization”

Common Interest Program

Employment

Founding Partner & Director

VITTI Sthapati Brindo Ltd.
www.vitti.com.bd

Moments of Iqbal Habib

By Relato river of Venice

Founders of VITTI in front of their regenerative narratives

Founders of VITTI in front of their regenerative narratives

VITTI's Curated Wall

A institute of Presidents in front of VITTI's Curated Wall

Delivering his speech in a Seminar in Venice

Every gathering in architecture is a beginning ,rooted in a shared will to change

Celebrating Bengali New Year

Arcasia-Award

4th Death Aniversary of Mozaffar Islam

With-Spreeha-Foundation

Shah-Cement

Ekmatra-13-Year-Celebration-at-Hatirjheel

Dot-Art-&-Architecture

Archasia-Award

Awards & Commendation

BERGER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2024 in Architectural for ‘Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed Park’ (Commendation)

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American Institute of Architect International (AIA, International) Merit Award 2024 for Open international Architecture for Baral Biddya Niketan

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American Institute of Architect International (AIA, International) Inclusive Design Excellence Award for Baral Biddya Niketan

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2024 CAA Environmental Impact Award (Commendation) for the park and playground project “Upgradation, Regeneration & Greening of Urban Space”

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’17 th INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD (Honarable Mention)’ for the project ‘Bon-er-Bari’ (A Forest Retreat),

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17th INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD (SILVER)’ for the project ‘Justice Shahbuddin Ahmen Park’

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HONORABLE MENTION, ARCASIA AWARD for ARCHITECTURE 2023 under Single Family Residence for the project ‘Bon-er-Bari’ (A Forest Retreat)

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BERGER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE in Architectural for ‘Bon-er-Bari’ (A Forest Retreat)

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JK CEMENT AWARD (30 JK AYA), Architect of the Year for “Foreign Countries’ Architecture Awards” Category for the project “Ekmattra DBBL Academy”.

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American Institute of Architects (AIA), Merit Award for Urban Design for the project ‘Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed Park’

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100 ARCHITECTS OF THE YEAR, INTERNATIONAL INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION 2020 hosted by Korean Institute of Architects (KIA) and the Union Internationale des Architectes (UIA) for the project ‘Ekmattra DBBL Academy’.

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HONORABLE MENTION, ARCASIA AWARD for ARCHITECTURE under Public Amenity Institutional Buildings for ‘IAB Center’, Agargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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JK CEMENT AWARD (29 JK AYA) under FOREIGN COUNTRIES ARCHITETURE COMMENDATION AWARD for the project “BANANI GRAVEYARD & MOSQUE DESIGN, DHAKA”.

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BERGER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2024 in Architectural for ‘Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed Park’ (Commendation)

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Winner in the Place Planning Category for 22nd annual Great Places Awards, EDRA for ‘URBAN OASIS: Hatirjheel–Begun Bari Integrated Development Project’, Dhaka, Bangladesh; One of the largest Urban Development projects of the Country encompassing over 300 acres of area consisting Water body restoration, High speed vehicular connections, Drainage and recreational facilities (also Parking building in later phase) Design & development as Detail Level Consultant. (2007-2013)

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HONORABLE MENTION, ARCASIA AWARD for ARCHITECTURE Jaipur for ‘URBAN OASIS: Hatirjheel–Begun Bari Integrated Development Project’, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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1st Prize – Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel (PPSH); Extension, Addition, Alteration and Associated Relocation works of the existing Five Star Sonargaon Hotel” 107, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka-1215.

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TOWNSCAPE JURY AWARD for ‘Baburai Canal Restoration, Narayanganj’, Bangladesh; One of the significant project outside capital restoring Baburail canal while connecting two rivers. (2014-2016).

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‘JK CEMENT FOREIGN COUNTRIES COMMENDATION AWARD for ‘Dusai Resort & Spa’ at Moulovi Bazar, Sylhet. (2010-2013).

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The Architecture MasterPrize (Bronze) 2016 for Urban Oasis: Integrated Development of Hatirjheel Area Including Begunbari Canal

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BERGER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE for ‘Krishibid Institution Bangladesh’, Dhaka, Bangladesh; 8 storied institutional building of Bangladeshi agriculturist with office, accommodation and institutional facilities. (2010-2014).

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100 ARCHITECTS OF THE YEAR, INTERNATIONAL INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION 2015 by Korean Institute of Architects & UIA, for the project ‘Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB)’

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‘INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD (SILVER)’ for ‘URBAN OASIS- Hatirjheel–Begun Bari Integrated Development Project’, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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NOMINATED FOR THE ‘AGA KHAN AWARD’ for the ‘Oirabot –Visitor Centre’ at Teknaf under the ‘Nishorgo’ Support Project for ‘Nishorgo’ Support Project “NISHORGO”- a visitor’s interpretation centre at Teknaf. (A Project of Forest Department Ministry of Environment & Forests).

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HOLCIM GREEN BUILD AWARD OF COMMENDATION for ‘Nishorgo Visitor Centre’ at Mochoni Teknaf Cox’s Bazar for ‘Nishorgo’ Support Project “NISHORGO”- a visitor’s interpretation centre at Teknaf. (A Project of Forest Department Ministry of Environment & Forests).

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BERGER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2024 in Architectural for ‘Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed Park’ (Commendation)

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2ND PRIZE – IAB an Architectural open competition for the ‘Design of Liberation War Museum’ at Agargaon, Dhaka.

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BERGER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2024 in Architectural for ‘Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed Park’ (Commendation)

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BERGER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE in Architectural for ‘Nishorgo’ Support Project “NISHORGO”- a Visitor’s Interpretation Centre at Sylhet. (A Project of Forest Department Ministry of Environment & Forests).

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1ST PRIZE – in an open competition organized by IAB for ‘Design of the Headquarter of the Institute of Architects Bangladesh’ at Agargaon, Dhaka. (2012-2014)

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2ND PRIZE- Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) Design Competition for Islamiya Eye Hospital

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2ND PRIZE, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) Design Competition for Bishyo Shahiyttyo Kendro

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1ST PRIZE – in an open competition organized by IAB and USAID for ‘Nishorgo’ Support Project “NISHORGO”- a Visitor’s Interpretation Centre at Sylhet. (A Project of Forest Department Ministry of Environment & Forests)

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ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR AWARD – for “Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Complex’’ at Tungipara, Gopalganj by AYA committee of J.K Cement of India for the recognition of Architects of excellence among SAARC Focus Countries. (1998-2001)

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1ST PRIZE – IAB DESIGN AWARD 2002 – for “Dhanmondi Lake & Lakeside area Development’’ a recognition by the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB). One of the first groundbreaking project for the restoration of water bodies in the city and reformation of public realm in Dhaka. (1998-2001).

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3RD PRIZE- Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) Design Competition Ahsanullah University Complex.

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1ST PRIZE – in an open competition held jointly by Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) & Bangabandhu Memorial Trust for the project “Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, Dhanmondi, Dhaka” etc.

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1ST PRIZE- Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) Design Competition Milon Memorial at Dhaka.

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Professional Activities

Since 1992

Fellow & Ex-Joint Secretary, Institute of Architects
Bangladesh (IAB).

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Since 2010

Director & Consultant of Academy Complex, EKMATTRA Foundation Bangladesh.

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Since 2012

Member of Board of Trustees & Advisor to Architecture Department, Bangladesh University.

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Since 2014

Vice Chairman SPREEHA Foundations Bangladesh.

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Since 2015

Member of Executive Board, Bengal Institute of Architecture, Landscape & Settlements

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Projects Categories

Architectural Projects

Architectural Projects

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Institutional Projects

Institutional Projects

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Commercial & Residential Projects

Commercial & Residential Projects

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Knowledge Shared Through Publications

Boral Biddya Niketon (Dec,2023 / July,2024)

DOT Art & Architecture Bangladesh, Issue 01: Vol. 09
The business standard's feature page Habitat covers the Narayanganj City Corporation building

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Bon-er-Bari (A Forest Retreat)

THE DAILY NEWSPAPER SAMAKAL HIGHLIGHTS THE HATIRJHEEL PROJECT AS 'হাতিরঝিল : একটি স্বপ্ন ' ON THEIR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (The article is readily available for copying and pasting) -Oct-2023
A story of Rewards as Later Awards by Ceramic Bangladesh - Mar-2023
10 Inspiring Names in the Realm of Architecture 2022 by Showcase Magazine -Mar,2022

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