Mohammad Foyez Ullah
| Mohammad Foyez Ullah | |
|---|---|
| File:Architect Mohammad Foyez Ullah.jpgArchitect Mohammad Foyez Ullah.jpg Foyez in 2021 at his office, Volumezero Limited, Dhaka | |
| Born | 1 January 1967 Dacca, then part of East Pakistan |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology |
| 💼 Occupation | Architect |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Morsheda Nasmeen |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Mohammad Foyez Ullah (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.; born 1 January, 1967) is a Bangladeshi architect known for his involvement in commercial and institutional projects in Bangladesh.[1][2] He is the founder and principal architect of Volumezero Limited and co-founder of Vistaara Architects.[3]
Early life and education
Ullah was born in Dhaka, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). He completed both his Bachelor of Architecture (1993) and Master of Architecture (1997) degrees from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). He subsequently joined BUET as an assistant professor in the Department of Architecture, serving from 1994 to 1998.[4]
Career
In 1994, Ullah co-founded Vistaara Architects. In 2008, he established Volumezero Limited, a Dhaka-based architectural practice.[5] His early works include commercial and hospitality developments in Dhaka, such as Bashundhara City, The Westin Dhaka, and Grameenphone Corporate Headquarters (GP House).[6][7]
Since the late 2000s, his firm has completed a number of large projects, including the Cox’s Bazar Railway Station and the Bashundhara Sports Complex.[8][9]
Some of his works have received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, including Simpletree Anarkali, Shahjalal Islami Bank Headquarters, and Simpletree Lighthouse.[10]
Ullah has also been involved in professional committees, including the editorial committee for the Fire Safety and Protection section of the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC).[11]
Selected projects
- Bashundhara City
- The Westin Dhaka
- Grameenphone Corporate Headquarters
- Shahjalal Islami Bank Headquarters
- Cox’s Bazar Railway Station
- Bashundhara Sports Complex
Awards
- Seven National Board of Revenue (NBR) Awards to be listed as the highest tax-paying architect in Bangladesh from 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.[12][13][14]
- Bangladesh Television National TV Debate Champion, represented Suhrawardy Hall Debate Team, BUET, 1990.[citation needed]
- Ahsanur Rahman Gold Medal for the Masters of Architecture, from BUET in 1997.[citation needed]
- IAB Design Award for design excellence in Multi-Family Housing,1998.[15]
- Citation Award-winning entry, organized by IAB and PICL Authority in 1998.
- Berger Excellence in Architecture Award[16] for designing Peoples Insurance Bhaban, 2007.[17]
- Global Brand Excellence Award, 2007.[18]
- Honourable Mention for Designing Liberation War Museum, Dhaka, November 2009.
- Holcim Green Built Award for designing Grameenphone Corporate Headquarters (GPHouse), 2010.[19]
Personal life
After graduation in 1993, he married Morsheda Nasmeen, who formerly worked for BRAC until 1995 and later joined and co-founded the same enterprises as Foyez.
Books
- Foyez Ullah: Dhaka's Tropical Expressive Architecture (published by Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers, 2022, ISBN 978-1-946226-32-7) illustrates the city of Dhaka's diverse architectural history in imagery and quotes from noted architectural critics.[20]
References
- ↑ "Mohammad Foyez Ullah – VOLUMEZERO Limited". Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ↑ "IAB - Institute of Architects Bangladesh | Find an Architect". IAB. Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 2024-09-03. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Architect Mohammad Foyez Ullah". SHOWCASE. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ "Faculty Members: Department of Architecture, BUET". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ↑ "Volumezero Limited – Official site". Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ "Asia's biggest mall in Dhaka". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ "Grameenphone's house for inspiration and empowerment". Telenor Group. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 2024-09-03. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Bashundhara Sports Complex set to make history". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ "An iconic, green railway station to elevate your Cox's Bazar experience". The Business Standard. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ "U.S. Green Building Council project list". Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ "BNBC 2020". Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ "Top taxpayers call for widening tax net". The Daily Star. 2018-11-13. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ↑ "Bangladesh names 141 taxpayers for awards". New Age. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ↑ ১৪১ ব্যক্তি ও প্রতিষ্ঠান কর কার্ড পেল. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 25 November 2021. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
- ↑ "IAB - Institute of Architects Bangladesh | IAB Design Awards". www.iab.com.bd. Archived from the original on 29 June 2020. Retrieved 2022-03-12. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "5th Annual Excellence in Librarianship Award". PsycEXTRA Dataset. 2010. doi:10.1037/e507452011-003. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ "Peoples Insurance Bhaban". worldarchitecture.org. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ↑ Bhatia, Dr R. L. "World Brand Congress". worldbrandcongress.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-06. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Short Bio of Mohammad Foyez Ullah" (PDF). Volumezero Limited.
- ↑ "Foyez Ullah: Dhaka's Tropical Expressive Architecture". Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
External links
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