Saif Ul Haque

সাইফ উল হক

Aliases / Transliterations: Saiful Haque

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Editorial Selection Rationale: Winner of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture (2017–2019 Cycle) for the Arcadia Education Project; acclaimed master of amphibious delta architecture.

Biographical Narrative & Practice

Saif Ul Haque graduated in architecture from BUET and established Saif Ul Haque Sthapati in Dhaka. His practice focuses on contextual materials, climatic responsiveness, and amphibious construction, epitomised by the internationally lauded Arcadia Education Project.

পরিচিতি (বাংলা)

সাইফ উল হক বুয়েট থেকে স্নাতক ডিগ্রি নিয়ে ঢাকায় নিজস্ব প্র্যাকটিস শুরু করেন। দক্ষিণ কানারচরে নির্মিত তাঁর বিখ্যাত আর্কাডিয়া এডুকেশন প্রজেক্ট বর্ষাকালে পানিতে ভেসে থাকে।

Sourced Practice Affiliations

Saif Ul Haque Sthapati

Principal Architect Current

Evidence: Primary studio monograph citation

Selected Built Works & Documented Credits

Arcadia Education Project

Role: Lead Architect (Principal Architect & Concept Designer)

2018

Winner of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2019, the Arcadia Education Project is a flood-adapted modular preschool that rests dryly on the ground during dry months and floats buoyantly on water during monsoon inundation using bamboo frame structures and recycled barrels.

Citation: Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2019 Monograph

Evidence Register & Sources

Biography verified

Primary biographical verification for Saif Ul Haque

Source: Arcadia Education Project Aga Khan Award Monograph (Aga Khan Development Network) • Accessed Oct 2026

Biography verified

Primary biographical verification for Saif Ul Haque

Source: Saif Ul Haque Sthapati Official Practice Portal (Saif Ul Haque Sthapati) • Accessed Oct 2026

Profile Metadata

Location Dhaka

Documented Services

Architectural Design Landscape Architecture Sustainable & Climate-Resilient Design

Fact Review: verified

Last Reviewed: Oct 21, 2026

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