Rafiq Azam

রফিক আজম

Aliases / Transliterations: Rafiq Azam

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Editorial Selection Rationale: Pioneer of urban green residential architecture in Dhaka; recipient of Cityscape Global Award, ARCASIA Award, and published international monographs.

Biographical Narrative & Practice

Rafiq Azam completed his bachelor's degree in architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 1989. In 1995, he founded SHATOTTO Architecture for Green Living.

Azam is widely recognized for projects such as South Water Caress, Meghna Residence, and the SA Family Graveyard, bringing lush landscape elements into dense urban contexts.

পরিচিতি (বাংলা)

১৯৮৯ সালে বুয়েট থেকে স্থাপত্য ডিগ্রি সম্পন্ন করার পর রফিক আজম শাতত্ত প্রতিষ্ঠা করেন। তিনি নাগরিক জীবনে প্রকৃতি ও মানুষের সংযোগ সাধনে বহুতল ভবনেও সবুজ আঙিনা যুক্ত করার পথিকৃৎ।

Sourced Practice Affiliations

SHATOTTO Architecture for Green Living

Principal Architect Current

Evidence: Primary studio monograph citation

Selected Built Works & Documented Credits

South Water Caress

Role: Principal Architect (Lead architect and landscape design)

2010

Designed by Rafiq Azam / SHATOTTO, South Water Caress is a private multi-level residence in Dhaka that blurs the boundary between indoor living rooms and outdoor water bodies. The building features swimming pools cantilevered over courtyards and lush vertical greenery.

Citation: SHATOTTO Monograph & Cityscape Global Award Citation

Evidence Register & Sources

Biography verified

Primary biographical verification for Rafiq Azam

Source: SHATOTTO Architecture for Green Living Monograph (SHATOTTO) • Accessed Oct 2026

Profile Metadata

Location Dhaka

Documented Services

Architectural Design Interior Architecture Landscape Architecture

Fact Review: verified

Last Reviewed: Oct 21, 2026

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