CALL for PARTICIPANTS - A Comprehensive Architectural Documentation Project: Building a Legacy for the Young Conservation Professionals of Bangladesh
The Heritage and Technology Integration Cell (HERITEiNCE), Department of Architecture, BUET is delighted to announce an opportunity for young professionals and students to participate in the Architectural Heritage Documentation Project funded by the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), 2024 Cycle. This unique initiative is dedicated to systematically documenting and conserving Bangladesh’s rich architectural heritage across three historic periods: the Sultanate, Mughal, and Colonial eras.
Participants will benefit from a comprehensive training and mentoring program, led by an experienced team that includes international and national conservation experts. This hands-on program will build expertise in digital documentation, field surveys, and stakeholder engagement while fostering an interdisciplinary approach to heritage conservation.
Spanning 18 months, the project involves multiple phases::
- Training and grooming sessions for participants
- Field surveys and documentation of 12 heritage sites from two distinct zones of Bangladesh.
- Collaborative research and documentation to prepare a standardized architectural heritage inventory.
- Engagement with local communities to ensure inclusive conservation practices.
We invite enthusiastic candidates from diverse backgrounds to join this groundbreaking initiative. With funding from the US embassy, this project represents a rare opportunity to contribute to the preservation of Bangladesh‘s architectural legacy while developing critical professional skills. The project will cover the participants‘ training, travel, accommodation, and per diems during the site visits. A total of 36 Participants will be selected based on the information provided in this form. Further queries may require if needed. The Management Body of the concerned Research Cell holds the right to retain or cancel the registration of any participant.
Application Details
Application will remain open till: 20 December 2024.
Application Form: https://forms.gle/DJxgyyDFXH9ZpJJG7.