Ar. Rifat Mehzabin
Sr. Lecturer
Ar. Rifat Mehzabin is an architect and academic with extensive experience in architectural education, professional practice, design consultancy, and architectural competitions. She has been serving as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Bangladesh University since November 2012, combining academic teaching with active engagement in professional architectural practice.
She holds a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST) and is currently pursuing a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology. Her professional journey encompasses architectural design, consultancy, project development, and design practice, complemented by recognition in national and international architectural competitions.
Academic Experience
Ar. Rifat Mehzabin has been serving as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Bangladesh University since 24 November 2012. Her academic responsibilities include architectural education, design studio teaching, student mentoring, and participation in departmental academic activities. Her continued professional engagement enables her to bring practical knowledge and contemporary architectural perspectives into the academic environment.
Professional Practice
Alongside her academic career, Ar. Rifat Mehzabin has maintained an active professional practice. Since January 2017, she has been working as an Architect and Partner at VITATATTA, a consulting firm, where she is engaged in architectural design and professional consultancy.
Previously, she worked as an Architect at STHAPOTIK, gaining experience in architectural design and project development. Earlier, she served as a Junior Architect at 4WALLS INSIDE OUTSIDE, building a strong foundation in professional architectural practice.
Professional Development
Ar. Rifat Mehzabin has received recognition through several architectural competitions and professional design awards, reflecting her commitment to design excellence and innovative architectural solutions.
- 2nd Prize, Open Day Architecture Competition, AIUB — Landmark at Karwan Bazar, Dhaka, 2007.
- Commendation Award, Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture, Residential Category — Carnation Project, 5 Circuit House Road, as a member of the design team, 2019.
- Shortlisted, Berlin Affordable Housing Challenge — “UPHOLD BERLIN MIX: A Multifunctional Transformation for Celebration – Socio, Cultural and Economical Mix,” 2021.
Research Work
1. “mandatory green space in households: positive relationship between living space & subjective wellbeing.”
Theme: Urban Fabric and Place making
Will be Published at: Book chapter, “NEXT 50-COLLECTIVE FUTURES” collaboration between Open Studio and Context bd. (On-line forum.)
2. “Advance architectural design criteria for master planning and building design to amplify ventilation in urban residential area.” (Publication process ongoing)
3. “Urban Renewal and Regulatory Adaptation: Optimizing Densification and Open Space in Mohammadpur, Dhaka.” (Publication process ongoing)
4. “On-site studio: Realigning architectural pedagogy as immersive social practice.”
(Research Ongoing)
5. “Residential Layout Transformation at Dhaka’s Urban–Rural Interface: A Morphological Analysis of Peri-Urban Development.” (Research Ongoing)
1. “mandatory green space in households: positive relationship between living space & subjective wellbeing.”
Theme: Urban Fabric and Place making
Will be Published at: Book chapter, “NEXT 50-COLLECTIVE FUTURES” collaboration between Open Studio and Context bd. (On-line forum.)
2. “Advance architectural design criteria for master planning and building design to amplify ventilation in urban residential area.” (Publication process ongoing)
3. “Urban Renewal and Regulatory Adaptation: Optimizing Densification and Open Space in Mohammadpur, Dhaka.” (Publication process ongoing)
4. “On-site studio: Realigning architectural pedagogy as immersive social practice.”
(Research Ongoing)
5. “Residential Layout Transformation at Dhaka’s Urban–Rural Interface: A Morphological Analysis of Peri-Urban Development.” (Research Ongoing)
1. ” Activity-based approach for pedestrian facilities for Dhaka city: a case study of farmgate node”
Published at: Journal of Modern Science and Technology, September 2017 Issue Vol. 5. No. 1
Link: ‘http://jmstpapers.com/
2. “special problems of indigenous people and environmental refugees in the coastal region.”
Published at: Special Conference on Coastal and Marine Environment of Bangladesh’ 2016 arranged by BAPA.
3. “The Floating Population of Dhaka City: A Journey to Design Temporary Shelters” [3927] underlie the theme “sustainable futures – leave no one behind” in the upcoming UIA World Congress, Copenhagen, 2-6 July 2023.
September 2023, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-36640-6_44
In book: Design for Resilient Communities
ARCHITECTURAL PUBLICATION:
1. APARTMENT BUILDING PROJECT (construction completed category)
Published at: DOT (Architectural Magazine)’ Issue 4- Volume 3.
Carnation project’ 10-Storied Residential Apartment Building project at
5 Circuit House Road, Dhaka.
2. APARTMENT BUILDING PROJECT (construction completed category)
Published at: Context BD
https://contextbd.com/the-carnation-sthapotik/
