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Bayejid Mahbub Khondker is a Bangladeshi architect and the Principal Architect of Nakshabid Architects, a Dhaka-based practice celebrated for thoughtful, context-driven, and socially meaningful design. Over the past two decades, he has delivered projects ranging from mosques and educational campuses to large-scale residential, commercial, and urban developments. His architecture blends modern thinking with cultural identity, […]
Bayejid Mahbub Khondker is a Bangladeshi architect and the Principal Architect of Nakshabid Architects, a Dhaka-based practice celebrated for thoughtful, context-driven, and socially meaningful design. Over the past two decades, he has delivered projects ranging from mosques and educational campuses to large-scale residential, commercial, and urban developments.
His architecture blends modern thinking with cultural identity, showing deep respect for community and environment. His work has been recognized internationally, including the RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2024, CAA Social Impact Commendation 2024, and the UIA 2030 Award (by UIA & UN-HABITAT).
He has also received the JK Cement Architect of the Year Awards’ Foreign Countries’ Commendation (31st & 33rd editions), and been shortlisted for the Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture (4th Cycle, 2020–2023), Kohler Bold Awards 2022, and ArchDaily Project of the Year in consecutive years, 2023 and 2024.
Beyond practice, Bayejid is deeply engaged in mentoring and discourse, committed to creating architecture that enriches lives, connects people, and leaves a lasting cultural imprint.
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Bayejid Mahbub Khondker is a Bangladeshi architect and the Principal Architect of Nakshabid Architects, a Dhaka-based practice celebrated for thoughtful, context-driven, and socially meaningful design. Over the past two decades, he has delivered projects ranging from mosques and educational campuses to large-scale residential, commercial, and urban developments.
His architecture blends modern thinking with cultural identity, showing deep respect for community and environment. His work has been recognized internationally, including the RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2024, CAA Social Impact Commendation 2024, and the UIA 2030 Award (by UIA & UN-HABITAT).
He has also received the JK Cement Architect of the Year Awards’ Foreign Countries’ Commendation (31st & 33rd editions), and been shortlisted for the Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture (4th Cycle, 2020–2023), Kohler Bold Awards 2022, and ArchDaily Project of the Year in consecutive years, 2023 and 2024.
Beyond practice, Bayejid is deeply engaged in mentoring and discourse, committed to creating architecture that enriches lives, connects people, and leaves a lasting cultural imprint.
The AYDA Awards is part of Colouring Lives, Nippon Paint’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, which is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Architectural and Interior Design talents. Through cross-learning and industry exposure, AYDA provides a platform for students to develop their skills and grow as designers. Discover more of Nippon Paint’s CSR initiatives under Colouring Lives.