معرفی
Kazi K. Ashraf is a researcher and academic affiliated with the Stuart Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania and the Bengal Institute for Architecture, Landscapes and Settlements. He holds a PhD in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania (2002). His work bridges architecture, landscape, and urbanism, with a focus on deltaic geographies like Dhaka and South Asian modern architecture. He has taught at institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and Pratt Institute. His research explores urban resilience, architectural theory, and the legacy of modernist architects like Louis Kahn and Balkrishna Doshi.
Key research interests include delta urbanism, climate adaptation, and the theoretical underpinnings of architecture in postcolonial contexts. His writings have appeared in Architectural Review, Architectural Design, and Topos, among others. Collaborative work on the Architectural Design volume Made in India earned him the Pierre Vago Journalism Award (2019).
His publications include Designing Dhaka: A Manifesto for a Better City, The Hermit's Hut: Architecture and Asceticism in India, and essays on South Asian architectural history. He advocates for architecture that responds to ecological imperatives and cultural contexts, particularly in flood-prone delta regions.
