Saleh Uddin
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Mohammad Saleh "Badal" Uddin (born March 24, 1956) is an American
architect
, professor
, author
and artist. His books, published by McGraw-Hill
and John Wiley
are widely used as graphical communication
and design textbooks internationally, and is published in different languages such as English
, Chinese and Spanish
. He is also the main architect of the Gulshan Club scheduled to be built in Gulshan
, Dhaka
in 2011 after winning the international open competition.
's Munshi
Bari, he was the third child, the oldest of two sons to parents Shamsuddin Ahmed Munshi
and Fatema Khatun
(hence he is a brother-in-law
of Raihanul Abedin
). After matriculation from the Notre Dame College
, he attended Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
for a Bachelors degree in Architecture
. He graduated in 1981 with a summa cum laude
(first position among other graduates). Then he joined as a lecturer
at his alma mater
, where his students included painter Mustapha Khalid Palash
, the Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Nominee Rafiq Azam
and Academy Award nominated Director Enamul Karim Nirjhar
; but leaving to eventually pursue graduate studies at Kent State University
in Ohio
, United States
.
He graduated with a Master's degree
in Urban Design
. Finally he travelled to the United Kingdom
to attend the University of Sheffield
for a Doctorate degree in Computer Representation
. Often also viewed as one of the most eminent architects of Bangladesh, his research revolved around Louis Kahn's
design of the Bangladesh National Parliament
Building.
From 1988 to 1992, he was a professor
of Architecture
at Savannah College of Art and Design
. He was also the former Associate Dean at Southern University
from 1997 to 1999. Uddin was also the Graduate
Coordinator
for the Department of Architectural Studies
at the University of Missouri
from 2000 to 2006. Later he founded the Department of Architecture at American International University - Bangladesh.
United States
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architect
Architect
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, professor
Professor
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, author
Author
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and artist. His books, published by McGraw-Hill
McGraw-Hill
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and John Wiley
John Wiley
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are widely used as graphical communication
Graphics
Graphics are visual presentations on some surface, such as a wall, canvas, computer screen, paper, or stone to brand, inform, illustrate, or entertain. Examples are photographs, drawings, Line Art, graphs, diagrams, typography, numbers, symbols, geometric designs, maps, engineering drawings,or...
and design textbooks internationally, and is published in different languages such as English
English language
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, Chinese and Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
. He is also the main architect of the Gulshan Club scheduled to be built in Gulshan
Gulshan
-Places:Bangladesh* Gulshan, Dhaka - an area of Dhaka, BangladeshIran* Gulshan or Golshan, former name of Tabas, Yazd Province, Iran* Golshan, another name for Afif-Abad Garden, in Shiraz, Iran* Golshan Gas Field, IranPakistan...
, Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
in 2011 after winning the international open competition.
Early life and education
Born to ComillaComilla
Comilla is a city in south-eastern Bangladesh, located along the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway. It is the administrative center of the Comilla District, part of the Chittagong Division. The Eastern Wing of Bangladesh Highway Police is located in Comilla....
's Munshi
Munshi
Munshi was the Hindi-Urdu name of a contractor, writer or secretary, used in Mughal Empire and later British India of the native language teachers or secretaries employed by Europeans....
Bari, he was the third child, the oldest of two sons to parents Shamsuddin Ahmed Munshi
Munshi
Munshi was the Hindi-Urdu name of a contractor, writer or secretary, used in Mughal Empire and later British India of the native language teachers or secretaries employed by Europeans....
and Fatema Khatun
Khatun
Khatun is a female title of nobility and alternative to male "khan" prominently used in the First Turkic Empire and in the subsequent Mongol Empire...
(hence he is a brother-in-law
Brother-in-law
A brother-in-law is the brother of one's spouse, the husband of one's sibling, or the husband of one's spouse's sibling.-See also:*Affinity *Sister-in-law*Brothers in Law , a 1955 British comedy novel...
of Raihanul Abedin
Raihanul Abedin
Major Muhammad Raihanul Abedin, is a former military officer of the Bangladesh Army and an energy, power and utilities engineer. He was the former PSC Director of the Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation...
). After matriculation from the Notre Dame College
Notre Dame College (Dhaka)
Notre Dame College or NDC is a higher secondary degree college affiliated to the National University. It is situated in Dhaka, Bangladesh and is administrated by the Congregation of Holy Cross, Society of Priests....
, he attended Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology or BUET as it is commonly known, is a Public Engineering University in Bangladesh. It is the oldest Engineering institution in the region, and is regarded as the best university for technological education in Bangladesh...
for a Bachelors degree in Architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
. He graduated in 1981 with a summa cum laude
Gold Medal
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(first position among other graduates). Then he joined as a lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer is an academic rank. In the United Kingdom, lecturer is a position at a university or similar institution, often held by academics in their early career stages, who lead research groups and supervise research students, as well as teach...
at his alma mater
Alma mater
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, where his students included painter Mustapha Khalid Palash
Mustapha Khalid Palash
Khan Mohammed Mustapha Khalid Palash popularly known as Palash, is considered as one of the most leading contemporary Architects of Bangladesh. He is also a leading and prominent artist and painter in the Bangladeshi Community...
, the Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Aga Khan Award for Architecture
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture is an architectural prize established by Aga Khan IV in 1977. It aims to identify and reward architectural concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of Islamic societies in the fields of contemporary design, social housing, community...
Nominee Rafiq Azam
Rafiq Azam
Mohammad Rafiq Azam is a Bangladeshi architect. He is principal architect of the architecture firm Shatotto, based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He is also a teacher, a lecturer and a painter. Azam has accumulated a number of achievements in architecture and painting...
and Academy Award nominated Director Enamul Karim Nirjhar
Enamul Karim Nirjhar
Enamul Karim Nirjhar is a Bangladeshi architect and film maker. His skills also include photography, writing poetries, stories and lyrics, with graphics designing and involvement in various social and organizational initiatives....
; but leaving to eventually pursue graduate studies at Kent State University
Kent State University
Kent State University is a public research university located in Kent, Ohio, United States. The university has eight campuses around the northeast Ohio region with the main campus in Kent being the largest...
in Ohio
Ohio
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, United States
United States
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.
He graduated with a Master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in Urban Design
Urban design
Urban design concerns the arrangement, appearance and functionality of towns and cities, and in particular the shaping and uses of urban public space. It has traditionally been regarded as a disciplinary subset of urban planning, landscape architecture, or architecture and in more recent times has...
. Finally he travelled to the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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to attend the University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a research university based in the city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England. It is one of the original 'red brick' universities and is a member of the Russell Group of leading research intensive universities...
for a Doctorate degree in Computer Representation
Computer graphics
Computer graphics are graphics created using computers and, more generally, the representation and manipulation of image data by a computer with help from specialized software and hardware....
. Often also viewed as one of the most eminent architects of Bangladesh, his research revolved around Louis Kahn's
Louis Kahn
Louis Isadore Kahn was an American architect, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. After working in various capacities for several firms in Philadelphia, he founded his own atelier in 1935...
design of the Bangladesh National Parliament
Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban
Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban, the National Assembly of Bangladesh, is the Jatiyo Sangshad Building of Bangladesh, located in the capital Dhaka. It was created by architect Louis Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world...
Building.
From 1988 to 1992, he was a professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
of Architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
at Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah College of Art and Design
SCAD, the Savannah College of Art and Design, is a private, accredited and degree-granting university with locations in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, Hong Kong, and Lacoste, France.-History:...
. He was also the former Associate Dean at Southern University
Southern University
Southern University and A&M College is a historically black college located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Baton Rouge campus is located on Scott’s Bluff overlooking the Mississippi River in the northern section...
from 1997 to 1999. Uddin was also the Graduate
Graduate school
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Coordinator
Coordinator
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for the Department of Architectural Studies
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
at the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
from 2000 to 2006. Later he founded the Department of Architecture at American International University - Bangladesh.