Aqib Mohammad Nibir is an architect and educator based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and currently serves as a Lecturer at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), where he teaches across design, history, ecology and building safety. Alongside his academic role, he practices as a Consulting Architect at Spatial Architects, contributing to award-winning national competition projects.

His work is driven by a commitment to equitable urban design, placemaking and community resilience. Explored through projects, international design competitions, and published research. With a background spanning academia, consultancy and global clients, Aqib approaches architecture as both a social and spatial practice, through everyday realities of the communities he designs for.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, B. Arch _ May 2023

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

Higher Secondary Certificate, HSC _ 2016

Barishal Cadet College, Barishal

Secondary School Certificate, SSC _ 2014

Barishal Cadet College, Barishal

Career

Lecturer, Department of Architecture _ May 2024 – Present

Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology(DUET)

Gazipur, Bangladesh.

Consulting Architect _ April 2024 – Present

Spatial Architects, Dhaka.

Lecturer, Department of Architecture _ August 2023 – May 2024

World University of Bangladesh (WUB)

Dhaka, Bangladesh.

PORTFOLIO OF SELECTED WORKS

Exhibition & Talks

Exhibition of "Re-envisioning Andarkilla Shahi Jame Mosque, Chattogram, Bangladesh" Competition 2025 - Second Prize Entry @ Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB)

Exhibition of selected projects in a national open design competition organized by Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) and Islamic Foundation Bangladesh for Re-envisioning Andarkilla Shahi Jame Mosque, Chattogram, Bangladesh. In presence of Adviser for Religious Affairs and the Director of Islamic Foundation Bangladesh the exhibition presented 55 competitive and contemporary approaches to urban design solutions in the heart of port city Chittagong.

Team - Spatial Architects

Talk : Thursday Forum at DOA, DUET on Nature Based Solution

Shared insights from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) arranged Nature Based Future competition as part of award winning multicultural and interdisciplinary team "Terraqueous" on seminar series Thursday Forum by Department of Architecture, DUET. The talk contained a presentation on our proposal, though process behind each decision making and general concept of nature based solution followed by a brief Q & A session.

Exhibition of NESCO MCC Design Competition 2024 -

Winning Entry @ Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB)

Exhibition of selected projects in a national open design competition organized by Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) for "Main Control Center Building (MCC) for Northern Electricity Supply Company PLC". In presence of Honorable State Minister for the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, as the Chief Guest the exhibition presented competitive and contemporary approaches to design solutions.

Team - Spatial Architects

Exhibition of NATURE BASED FUTURE CHALLENGE 2024 -

Partners Choice Entry @ Wageningen University & Research (WUR)

Exhibition and pitching of top 11 most innovative and impactful projects which outlines a visionary transition path for a specific region in Bangladesh in 2120 at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) campus in Wageningen Netherlands. The exhibition was accompanied by esteemed juror panels, industry experts and trainers, representatives from partner organizations, participants, departmental deans, faculties and others.

Team - Terraqueous

Exhibition of "Envisioning a safe and sustainable life with Architecture for Water Nomad community in Bangladesh" Competition 2024 - Honorable Mention Entry @ Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB)

Exhibition of selected projects in a national open design competition organized by Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) and OXFAM Bangladesh for "Envisioning a safe and sustainable life with Architecture for Water Nomad community in Bangladesh". The competition aimed to harness creative solutions that address the unique challenges faced by water nomad communities in Bangladesh.

Team - Mahia Mustary Nushin & Aqib Mohammad Nibir