Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) and CONTEXT arranged a discussion on 27 August 2015 to pay homage to prominent Indian Architect Charles Correa following his death this year. Professor Shamsul Wares, Architect Nahas Ahmed Khalil and Architect Mahmudul Anwar Riyaad were the local invitees while Architect Partha Ranjan Das came from Kolkata. The latter has in person experience to work with Charles Correa. This video featuring architect Partha Ranjan’s speech is the first part of a four part series with videos of other speakers following shortly. Please see the architect’s brief biography stated after the video link.
Partha Ranjan Das is an Indian Architect. He completed his Bachelor of Architecture from Jadavpur University in 1979 and Maters of Architecture from School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi in 1984. He is the founder architect of the consultancy named Partha Das and Associates. Partha Ranjan was involved with Correa in the City Centre project in Kolkata as the resident architect.
Video documentation: S. M. Asif Ur Rahman and Sadman Sharar Rafi.
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