S M Kaikobad

Interdisciplinary architect and educator from Dhaka, Bangladesh, currently pursuing a Master of Science in Architecture Studies at MIT. Former Senior Lecturer at BRAC University and co-founder of Shoho Sthapon Design Studio, where he fosters a dialogue between academic research and design practice. His work navigates the complex interplay between human and non-human agencies, with a focus on the cultural, spatial, and ecological dimensions of architecture and urbanism.

Kaikobad has participated in international conferences, served as Member Secretary of the Arcasia Forum 20 seminar committee, and continues to lead design and research initiatives aimed at shaping more equitable and shared urban futures.

Profile and Works:

https://www.behance.net/gallery/135225375/Portfolio

https://www.bracu.ac.bd/about/people/s-m-kaikobad 
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/S-M-Kaikobad 
https://www.instagram.com/shoho.sthapon/ 

Selected Publications: 
Khan, Tanjina, and Kaikobad, S M. (2024). “Building Adaptability to Address Unrecognized Urban Practices.” Livable Cities – London: A Critique of Issues Affecting Life in Cities. University of London, June 26–28, 2024. Edited by Robert Lastman. AMPS Proceedings Series 39. ISSN 2398-9467.

Kaikobad, S.M. (2023). Contextual Approach of Tactical Urbanism as a Tool to Mitigate Social Segregation. In: Hilal, S., Bedir, M., Ramsgaard Thomsen, M., Tamke, M. (eds) Design for Partnerships for Change. UIA 2023. Sustainable Development Goals Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36993-3_12

Kaikobad, S M. (2023). “Encroachment of urban heritage and preservative resiliency: The curious case of Choto Katra”. Book Chapter 1, History and Heritage. Next50: Collective Futures, Critical-creative perspectives on the built environment in Bangladesh. Editor: Saimum Kabir and Dr. Tanzil Shafique.

Kaikobad, S M. Kamal, Tasmia. (2020). “Habitat with people - A bottom up-top-down approach of the low-Income housing design process”. From Engagement to Impact: 1st International Research Symposium on Sustainable Rural Built Environments (SRBE), Kuala Lumpur, February 04 - 06, 2020. ©2020, ID-IDF Sustainable Rural Built Environments Research Network through the International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.

Kaikobad, S M. (2019). Seminar Proceeding. ARCASIA Forum 20, Architecture in Changing Landscape, Dhaka. November 03 – 07, 2019. Convener of seminar Committee, Professor Fuad H Mallick. Published by the Institute of Architects, Bangladesh. http://www.iab.com.bd/Site/Publication?pid=9.

Kaikobad, S M. (2019). “Breathing Life in Space, Interaction over isolation.” Aspirations and Ideas – Designing with the Context. Chapter: Mobility in Mega city, Editor: Mohammed Zakiul Islam and Saimum Kabir. Published by University Press Limited and Contextbd, Dhaka, October 2019. Page 195 – 200. ISBN: 978-984-506-279-4.

Kaikobad, S M. (2018). Street Food Vending – Informal Urbanism as Social Inclusion. The 11th Conference of the Pacific Rim Community Design Network, in conjunction with Great Asian Street Symposium and Structure for Inclusion 2018, Emerging Civic Urbanism/Designing for Social Impact. Department of Architecture, National Singapore University, 14-16 December 2018. Page 218-236. http://prcdnet.org/working-conferences-papers/2018-singapore/