Dr. A. T. M. Masood Reza
Associate Professor
Email:
atmreza@gmail.com; atmreza@arch.ku.ac.bd
Contact:
+8801711331277
Address:
Architecture Discipline Room 1315
A.T.M. Masood
Reza is an Associate Professor in the Architecture Discipline at Khulna
University, Khulna, Bangladesh since 1998, when he started as a lecturer. His
research interests primarily encompass Architectural History, Heritage, and
Building Conservation. He is also an active practitioner in architectural
consultancy. He earned his PhD in Archaeology from Jahangirnagar University in
2019, an M.Arch degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
(BUET) in 2008, and a B.Arch degree from Khulna University in 1997. Recognized
with an IAB commendation award in 2020, Masood Reza has extensive experience in
architectural building design, urban design, construction supervision, and
landscape architecture. He has published several research papers and is
actively involved in ongoing research projects, as well as participating in
workshops and serving on committees related to heritage conservation, architecture,
Fire hazard, Building Regulation, PPR evaluation, Urban Design etc. Masood Reza
is a member of the Institute of Architects Bangladesh and ICOMOS Bangladesh.
· PhD (2019) in
Archaeology Department, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh;
M Arch (2008) in Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET),
Dhaka, Bangladesh;
B. Arch (1997) in Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
Architectural
History & Heritage, Urban Design, Architectural Landscape, Conservation of
buildings.
Current Research Project/Collaboration
| SL | Title | Research Role | Awarded Date | Completion Date | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constraints to Green Roof adoption in shared multifamily apartments in Khulna City. | Principal Investigator | 1st October, 2023 | National | |
| 2 | Stylistic Evolution of Architecture in Bangladesh from a Colony to a Free Country | Co-Principal Investigator | National |
|
Principal
investigator |
2023 |
Constraints
to Green Roof adoption in shared multifamily apartments in Khulna City. Research
funding organization: Khulna University Research Cell, Khulna University |
|
Co-investigator |
2017 |
Assessment of
the climate change impacts on world heritage structures: A case study on
Khalifatabad city in Bagerhat. Research
funding organization: Khulna University Research Cell, Khulna University |
|
Co-investigator |
1999 |
Stylistic
Evolution of Architecture in Bangladesh: From a Colony to a Free Country Research
funding organization: Khulna University Research Cell, Khulna University |
|
National
Committee member |
2020 |
"Conservation
of Panamnagar 13no building (as Pilot project)." Organization:
Department of Archaeology, GoB, |
|
Committee
Chair |
2023 |
Fire and
Hazard prevention- assessment and planning committee. Khulna University |
|
Committee
member |
2022 |
Khulna
University Library Renovation and upgradation Organization:
Khulna University |
|
Committee
member |
2022 |
Feasibility
Study Committee for the Conservation and Restoration of the Old One-Story Building
of Daulatpur “Maheshwar Pasha Art School” Organization:
DC office, Khulna |
|
Committee
member |
2022 |
Upgradation
of BCR for Khulna Organization:
Khulna Development Authority (KDA), Khulna |
|
Committee
member |
2021 |
Feasibility
Study Committee for Conservation of Rabindra Kachharibari, Shilaidaha, Kustia Organization:
Department of Archaeology, GoB, |
|
Committee
member |
2018 |
UN GCF
concept paper and DPP preparation Organization:
Department of Archaeology, GoB, |
|
Committee
member |
2016 |
"Conservation
of the Amjhupi Neel Kuthi, Meherpur" Organization:
Department of Archaeology, GoB, |
|
Team member |
2012 |
“South Asia
Tourism Infrastructure Development Project, GoB” Proposal
committee of consultant- Development Design Consultants Ltd.(DDC), Dhaka |
|
Consultant |
2023 |
Action Area
Plan (2023 – 2028): Sonar Char Exclusive Tourist Zone Organization:
Urban Development Directorate (UDD), GoB Book
published in 2023 |
|
Consultant |
2021 |
“Preparation
of Payra-Kuakata Comprehensive Plan focusing on Eco-Tourism” Organization:
Urban Development Directorate (UDD), GoB |
|
Senior
Consultant |
2025 |
Administrative
Convention Centre at Khulna (1,78,000 sqft) On behalf of
Vaastukalpa Architects Ltd. |
|
Senior
Consultant |
2024 |
JNBL Unit-2
for Berger Paints Bd Ltd at Savar, Dhaka (1,48,000 sqft) On behalf of
Vaastukalpa Architects Ltd. |
|
Senior
Consultant |
2023 |
BNCC National
Academic Complex On behalf of
Vaastukalpa Architects Ltd. |
|
Senior
Consultant |
2021 |
Berger Paints
Bd Ltd FG Warehouse at Savar, Dhaka (1,04,000 sqft) On behalf of
Vaastukalpa Architects Ltd. |
|
Senior
Consultant |
2020 |
VSM,
Community Bazar, Khulna (2 Acre) On behalf of
Vaastukalpa Architects Ltd. |
|
Senior
Consultant |
2017 |
Berger Paints
Bd Ltd PCP factory & EPP factory at Savar, Dhaka (7 Acre) On behalf of
Vaastukalpa Architects Ltd. |
|
Senior
Consultant |
2015 |
21 storied
Delta Life Tower at BOGRA with 2 Basement (1,70,000 sqft). On behalf of
Vaastukalpa Architects Ltd. |
|
Senior
Consultant |
2015 |
Paik Para
Jami Masjid, at Mirpur Dhaka (75,000 sqft) On behalf of
Vaastukalpa Architects Ltd. |
|
Senior
Consultant |
2014 |
21 storied
Delta Life Tower at KHULNA with 2 Basement (1,05,000 sqft). On behalf of
Vaastukalpa Architects Ltd. |
|
Senior
Consultant |
2013 |
14 Storied
Shadhinata Tower at Jahangir gate, Dhaka with 4 Basement (1,60,000 sqft) On behalf of
Vaastukalpa Architects Ltd. |
|
Senior
Consultant |
2011 |
9 Storied + 1
basement Liaison office for Khulna Development Authority (KDA) at Nikunja-2,
Dhaka (40,000 sqft). On behalf of
Vaastukalpa Architects Ltd. |
|
Project
coordinator |
2023 |
RDCU project:
TSC, Khulna University Organization:
Architecture Discipline, Khulna University |
|
Coordinator |
2009 |
Fact-finding
committee of Shilaidaha Rabindra Complex Requesting
organization: Department of
Archaeology, GoB, |
|
Co-Coordinator |
2022 |
Rapid
Emergency Documentation (RED) program to strengthen the capacity of cultural
heritage professionals in Bangladesh. CyArk,
Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Jahangirnagar University, and the
Architecture Discipline of Khulna University |
|
Heritage
Consultant |
2012 |
“Renovation
of Mia Bari, Kashipur, Chuadanga Client: Mr.
Sohel Aahmed, owner. |
|
Heritage
Consultant |
2023 |
“Extension of
a Late Mughal Mosque, Purura, Kishoreganj.” Client: Mr.
Jubaer Ahmed, owner. |
|
Team member |
2009 |
Panamnagar
Survey and Documentation. With a research
team of the Archaeology Department, Jahangirnagar University (JU), Dhaka,
Bangladesh |
|
Team member |
2007 |
Part survey
for the Churches of Bangladesh With a
research team of Archaeology Department, Jahangirnagar University (JU),
Dhaka, Bangladesh |
|
Team coordinator |
2007 |
Survey and
Documentation of Dhonbari & Mymenshing Rajbari Covering
Ground floor basemap, compound plan, structure & ornamentation detail
etc. |
|
Team
coordinator |
2007 |
Survey and
Documentation of Barisal District’s Zamindar houses Covering 5
nos Zamindar houses with a compound plan, structure & ornamentation
detail etc. |
|
Team
coordinator |
2005 |
Survey and
Documentation of Manikganj & Dhaka District’s Zamindar houses Covering 11
nos Zamindar houses with a compound plan, structure & ornamentation
detail etc. |
|
Team
coordinator |
2006 |
Survey and
Documentation of Faridpur District’s Zamindar houses Covering 3
nos Zamindar houses with a compound plan, structure & ornamentation
detail etc. |
|
Team
coordinator |
2006 |
Survey and
Documentation of Nawabganj and Munshiganj District’s Zamindar houses Covering 4
nos Zamindar houses, temples with a compound plan, structure &
ornamentation detail etc. |
|
Lecture
conducted for DoA |
2018 |
Colonial
Architecture of Bangladesh Office of
Regional Director, Khulna, Department of Archaeology (DoA), GoB, March
18. |
|
Seminar
Conducted |
2018 |
Techniques
and construction methods of colonial Zamindar houses of Bangladesh during the
period of 1793-1950 ArchKu
Seminar series, Architecture Discipline, Khulna University; February 8. |
|
Seminar
Conducted |
2019 |
Historic
evolution of construction systems in Bangladesh: 1750-1950 Archaeology
seminar hall, Archaeology Department, Jahangirnagar University. January 17. |
|
Seminar
Conducted |
2018 |
Construction
Techniques of Zamindar Houses of Bangladesh: Timeline: late 18th
C- mid 21st C. Archaeology
seminar hall, Archaeology Department, Jahangirnagar University. August 18. |
|
Seminar
Conducted |
2009 |
“Zamindar
houses of Bangladesh” Seminar
series, Architecture Discipline, Khulna University; |
|
Seminar
Conducted |
2003 |
“Courtyard
houses: a worldwide overview” Lecture
series, Architecture Discipline, Khulna University. |
|
Workshop
Conducted |
2023 |
Workshop and
Lecture on "Documentation and Conservation of Architecture" Organized by
Department of Architecture, Southeast University, Dhaka. |
|
Workshop
Conducted |
2023 |
Workshop titled
“Draft Action Area Plan of Sonar Char Eco-Tourism for Foreign Tourists” under
the project Payra Kuakata Comprehensive Plan Focusing on Eco-Tourism (PKCP) Organized by Urban
Development Directorate (UDD), Ministry of Housing and Public Works, GoB |
|
Training
conducted |
2018 |
Training
workshop for Khulna Regional Office, Organized by
Department of Archaeology, GoB |
|
Workshop
participant |
2025 |
Workshop on “Teaching,
Learning and Assessment in OBE” Organized by
IQAC, Khulna University |
|
Workshop
participant |
2025 |
International
Seminar and Workshop on “Climatic Risk Assessment of the Historic Mosque city
of Bagerhat” Organized by
Preserving Legacies, National Geographic Society and Climate Network |
|
Workshop
participant |
2024 |
Workshop on “Program-level
Accreditation” Organized by
IQAC, Khulna University |
|
Workshop
participant |
2022 |
Workshop on “3D
Documentation of Cultural Heritage” Organized by
CyArk USA, Faculty of Arts and Humanities JU and ArchKU |
|
Workshop
participant |
2022 |
Workshop titled
“Introduction to Photogrammetry” Organized by
ALIPF, CyArk USA and ArchKU |
|
Workshop
participant |
2022 |
Workshop titled
“Inception Workshop on Strategic Environmental Assessment under Preparation
of Payra-Kuakata Comprehensive Plan Focusing Eco-Tourism” Organized by Urban
Development Directorate (UDD) |
|
Workshop
participant |
2021 |
Workshop titled
“The UNESCO-ICOMOS Bangladesh ‘Heritage Impact Assessment Workshop” Organized by UNESCO
and ICOMOS Bangladesh |
|
Workshop
participant |
2021 |
Workshop on “BNQF,
Accreditation Standards and Criteria” Organized by
IQAC, Khulna University and BAC |
|
Workshop
participant |
2018 |
Workshop on “Challenges
of teaching architectural history” Organized by
the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) |
|
Workshop
participant |
2018 |
Workshop on “Enhancing
Climate Resilience to Heritage Sites in Coastal Region of Bangladesh” Organized by
UNDP Bangladesh in partnership with NDA, IDCOL, UNESCO and Department of
Archaeology (DoA), GoB |
|
Workshop
participant |
2014 |
Workshop on “Research
Methodology (Theme-Heritage)” Organized by
Architecture Department, BUET |
|
Workshop
participant |
2013 |
Workshop on “Structural
Fire Safety” Organized by
HEQEP, Khulna University |
|
Training participant |
2025 |
Preparation
for Accreditation Application by Entities of Khulna University Organized by
IQAC, Khulna University |
|
Training participant |
2025 |
BAC
Accreditation Tracker Software Organized by
IQAC, Khulna University |
|
Training participant |
2023 |
Turnitin
Management at Khulna University Organized by Turnitin
and IQAC, Khulna University |
|
Master Thesis
Supervision |
2025 |
Barriers to
Home Based Vegetation in informal settlement: Cases from Khulna City Master of
Science in Human Settlement (MScHS), Architecture Discipline, Khulna
University. |
|
Master
Thesis Supervision |
2021 |
The
Intangible Cultural Significances of Heritage: A Study on Kantajew Temple,
Dinajpur Master of
Science in Human Settlement (MScHS), Architecture Discipline, Khulna
University. |
|
Master
Thesis Examiner |
2025 |
A
Study of Putia Palace, Rajshahi: Study based on Archaeology and Historical
Architecture Master
of social science, Archaeology Department, Jahangirnagar University. |
|
Master Thesis
Examiner |
2025 |
Home Making
Within the Spatio-Legal Constraints of Rohingya Refugee Camps Masters in M
Arch, Architecture Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna |
|
Master Thesis
Examiner |
2024 |
“Developing
disaster resilience guideline for urban Sylhet: vision for an environmentally
responsive sustainable city” Masters in
Disaster and Environmental Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, |
|
Master Thesis
Examiner |
2024 |
Exploring
Disaster Vulnerability of Children in Urban Informal Settlements: A Built
Environment Perspective Master of
Science in Human Settlement (MScHS), Architecture Discipline, Khulna
University. |
|
Master Thesis
Examiner |
2024 |
The Spatial
Aspects of Safe Water Access in the Urban Informal Settlement of Khulna City Master of
Science in Human Settlement (MScHS), Architecture Discipline, Khulna
University. |
|
Master Thesis
Examiner |
2022 |
Towards
Disaster-Adaptive Homestead in Coastal Settlements: The Case of Narendrapur
Village. Master of
Science in Human Settlement (MScHS), Architecture Discipline, Khulna
University. |
|
Master
Thesis Examiner |
2017 |
Identification,
classification and distribution of colonial records of Nagar Kasba: Study
focus on archaeology, architecture and cultural heritage management Master
of social science, Archaeology Department, Jahangirnagar University. |
|
Reviewer
|
|
Several
National and Internation Journals. |
IAB commendation award in 2020 for VSM, Community Bazar, Khulna with the Team Vaastukalpa Architects Ltd.
Supervision
| SL | Title | Degree | Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Supervision Available | |||||
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1. “Stylistic Evolution of
Architecture in Bangladesh: From a Colony to a Free Country” - Qazi Azizul
.Mowla & A.T.M. Masood Reza; Research submitted to KHULNA UNIVERSITY,
Khulna; Published in Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (HUMANITIES),
Dhaka, Bangladesh, Vol- 45, No. 1, June 2000
2. “Legacy of Colonial
Feudal Architecture in the perspective of Teota Zamindar Palace” - A.T.M.Masood
Reza, Nurul Kabir & Dr. Faruque A.U. Khan; Published in ‘Pratnattva’-
Journal of Department of Archaeology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka,
Bangladesh; Vol-13, June 2007
3. “Preserving the
Architectural Heritage of Bangladesh – An Approach to Digital Documentation” –
Hafizur Rahaman, A.T.M. Masood Reza, Nurul Kabir & S.M. Nazimuddin;
Published in ‘Pratnattva’- Journal of Department of Archaeology, Jahangirnagar
University, Savar Dhaka, Bangladesh; Vol-14, June 2008
4. “Ornamentation of
Zamindar Palaces in Bangladesh: an overview.” – A.T.M. Masood Reza & Nurul Kabir; Published in ‘Pratnattva’-
Journal of Department of Archaeology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar Dhaka,
Bangladesh; Vol-15, June 2009
5. “Towards a comprehensive
study on Colonial township, Panam Nagar: Identification, evaluation, &
management with reference to settlement Archaeology & cultural heritage
management” – Nurul Kabir, A.T.M. Masood Reza, Maliha Nargis Ahmed &
Mahmood Hussain; Published in ‘Pratnattva’- Journal of Department of Archaeology,
Jahangirnagar University, Savar Dhaka, Bangladesh; Vol-16, June 2010
6. Facade Articulation in
Historical Mosques of Bangladesh: A study of Visual Elements and Architectural
Identity”- A.T.M. Masood Reza; Published in ‘Pratnattva’- Journal of Department
of Archaeology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar Dhaka, Bangladesh; Vol-30, June
2024.
7. Book published:
“Preparation of Payra Kuakata Comprehensive Plan Focusing on Eco-Tourism
Project: Action Area Plan (2023 – 2028),
Sonar Char Exclusive Tourist Zone”- Published by Published Urban Development Directorate (UDD), Ministry of Housing and Public
Works, GoB in June 2023; Principal Author Dr. ATM Masood Reza and Co-author Zakia Sultana.
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