Ehsan Khan (architect) explained

Ehsan Khan
Nationality:	Bangladeshi
Alma Mater:	Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Ananda Mohan College Mymensingh Zilla School
Occupation:	Architect
Practice:	Ehsan Khan - EK Architects
Significant Buildings:	Nishorgo Oirabot Nature Interpretation Centre Mausoleum of Bangabandhu Mahila Samity complex Institute of architects (IAB Center) complex Shanta Forum, Skymark, Shanta Pinnacle
Awards:	IAB Award

Ehsan Khan (Bengali: এহসান খান) is a Bangladeshi architect and Urban Designer.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Career

Khan completed his bachelor of architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. He designed the mausoleum of the founder of Bangladesh Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Gopalgonj. He was nominated for an Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2010 for designing the Nishorgo Oirabot Nature Interpretation Centre.^[4] winner of Arcasia award for Bangladesh Mahila Samity complex and Institute of architects (IAB Center) complex.^{[5] [6] [7]}

Notable works

• Nishorgo Oirabot Nature Interpretation Centre, Teknaf (2008)
• Mausoleum of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

• Mahila Samity complex
• Institute of architects (IAB Center) complex^[8]
• Shanta Forum, Skymark, Shanta Pinnacle^[9]

• Integrated development Hatirjheel area^[10]

• Dhanmondi Lake development project
• Bangladesh Bhavana museum^[11]
• Masterplan for Cox’s Bazar District^[12]

Awards

• Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) Architect of the Year Award, for designing the mausoleum of Bangabandhu
• J.K. Cement Award for Architecture^[13]
• Arcasia award for Bangladesh Mahila Samity complex and Institute of architects (IAB Center) complex.^[14]
• Monsoon award for architecture by Indian Institute of Architects for Mahila Samity at Bailey Road.

Notes and References

1. News: Ehsan Khan: Using concrete is safer for sustainable structures. The Business Standard.
2. Web site: Prime Bank Foundation signs MoU with Ehsan Khan Architects. The Daily Sun. January 2023 .
3. News: Berger introduces awards to celebrate interior design excellence . The Daily Messenger.
4. Web site: Nishorgo Oirabot Nature Interpretation Centre. akdn.org. 2013-04-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20120606223300/http://www.akdn.org/architecture/project.asp?id=3803. 2012-06-06. dead.
5. News: Shanta Forum: Revolutionising Bangladesh's Skyline. The Daily Star.
6. News: Welcome to the age of glass facades. The Business Standard.
7. Web site: BD architects win int'l awards .
8. Web site: Institute of Architects Bangladesh: An oasis for Bangladeshi architects . 8 March 2022 .
9. News: Bookings open for Shanta Pinnacle. The Daily Star.
10. News: The Unintentional Wonderland . The Daily Star.
11. Web site: Bangladesh Bhavana museum in Santiniketan set to reopen on Pahela Baishakh . 23 January 2024 .
12. Web site: Cox's Bazar's Masterplan Preparation kicks off .
13. Web site: Winners Since Inception. aya-jkcement.com. 2013-04-09. 2019-05-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20190520032858/http://www.aya-jkcement.com/WinBegin.html. dead.
14. Web site: IAB news. IAB.