Rafiq Azam
architect, educator & founder at SHATOTTO – Architecture for Green Living
Based in India
“Rafiq Azam is an internationally acclaimed architect, educator, and founder of SHATOTTO – Architecture for Green Living. With a career spanning over three decades, he is known for integrating ecology, culture, and spirituality into contemporary architecture. His work explores the relationship between nature, climate, and human experience, creating spaces that are environmentally responsive and deeply rooted in local context while contributing significantly to architectural discourse across South Asia.”
About the Firm
Founded in 1995, SHATOTTO – Architecture for Green Living is a Dhaka-based practice dedicated to environmentally responsible and context-driven design. The studio is recognised for its integration of landscape, water, light, and climate-responsive strategies into architecture. Working across public, institutional, and private projects, SHATOTTO promotes a holistic approach that combines sustainability, cultural identity, and contemporary design to create meaningful and enduring built environments.
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Projects by Rafiq Azam
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S.A. Residence
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SP Setia Headquarters
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Dipu Sharmin Residence
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Bangladesh Chancery Complex
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Aga Khan Academy
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Rasulbagh Shishu Park
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Delowar Hossain Playground
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