Mustapha Khalid Palash


Mustapha Khalid Palash is a Bangladeshi architect and artist.

Early life and education

Palash was born to artist Afroz Mustapha. He graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1988. He worked as an assistant professor at Bangladesh University until 1998, then held visiting faculty positions in the Department of Architecture at the University of Asia Pacific, North South University and BRAC University.

Career

After graduating, Palash established Vistaara Architects with Mohammed Foyez Ulla and Shahzia Islam.
He has participated in architectural exhibitions, seminars, and workshops in Bangladesh and internationally, and has undertaken architectural consultancy projects.
Palash is a member of the Institute of Architects Bangladesh, an international associate member of the AIA, and a member of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat and the World Architecture Community. He served as president of the Architecture Alumni Association of BUET in 2013 and 2014.
Palash serves as editor of the quarterly ''DOT: Journal on Art & Architecture.''

Architecture projects

Corporate Offices

Malls and Centres

  • Bashundhara City Shopping Complex
  • Unique Trade Centre
  • SPL Western Tower
  • Bashundhara Fitness Center
  • Shahara Centre
  • Anabil Tower
  • Rangs Babylonia
  • BTI Landmark
  • Rupayan Maxus
  • Konik Tower
  • Raffas Tower
  • Samsonite Tower
  • Elegant Tower
  • Konka Jubilee Tower
  • Palmal Tower
  • Delvistaa Syed Villa
  • Hosaf Tower
  • Irving Rishta
  • Shaptak Square
  • RTV Studio
  • Skylark Tower

Hotels and Hospitals

Universities and Schools

Visual art

Palash works as a painter in addition to his architectural practice. His solo painting exhibition Of Conflict and Harmony was held in 2009 at the Gallery of Fine Arts of Asiatic Society, Dhaka. In June 2011, his third solo exhibition, titled Of Tears and Joy, was displayed at Dhaka Art Centre.

Awards and recognition