BRAC University Campus, Dhaka, Bangladesh | Words with Winners

Singaporean urban design and architecture firm WOHA’s recently opened BRAC University campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, represents a transformative vision of sustainability – both environmental and social. Recognized with a Holcim Foundation Award in 2017, and completed in 2023, the campus exemplifies how architecture can harmonize with local contexts while addressing broader global challenges. WOHA Co-founder Wong Mun Summ, an architect known for pioneering sustainable design in tropical climates, led the project with a focus on creating a positive urban and social impact. Read the full story: https://awards.holcimfoundation.org/p... 🏆 The Holcim Foundation Awards 2025 is now open for submissions! Eligibility: client-supported and commissioned projects of all scales in the detailed design phase that are yet to be realized. Projects already under construction are eligible, provided construction is not completed before February 11, 2025. Cost: Free to enter Entry deadline: February 11, 2025 Enter your sustainable design project today https://awards.holcimfoundation.org/ 🎬 Words with Winners Campaign: The Awards have spotlighted innovative projects like New York’s BIG U and early work by Pritzker Prize-winner Diébédo Francis Kéré, elevating both established and emerging practices. The competition has also highlighted under-recognized projects in developing regions. Through the “Words with Winners” film series, the Foundation shares mini-documentaries, featuring award-winning sustainable designs from around the world. Watch all the videos: https://awards.holcimfoundation.org/p...