Shauni Priyam Sikder

Biography

Shauni Priyam Sikder is an architectural designer, educator, and researcher whose work bridges traditional knowledge with contemporary urban challenges. She is serving as a Scholarly Assistant Professor (Career Track) in the School of Design and Construction at Washington State University bringing extensive international experience across academic, professional, and research domains.

Her teaching and scholarship span both Modern and Classical architectural traditions, with a focus on equitable housing, vulnerable urban landscapes, and culturally grounded, climate-responsive design. She integrates community engagement, ecological thinking, and inclusive pedagogy into her approach to design and education.

With over four years of professional experience, Shauni has contributed to projects in the U.S. and Bangladesh through roles at Rugo/Raff Architects Ltd., Solomon Cordwell Buenz, and several studios in Dhaka and Khulna. Her portfolio includes heritage restoration, high-end residential, student housing, and socially driven urban projects.

She earned her Master of Architectural Design and Urbanism from the University of Notre Dame, receiving the “Rambusch Prize” for her work on the Langalbandh Pilgrimage, reimagined as a spiritual and ecological sanctuary. She also holds a Bachelor of Architecture from BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Prior to her graduate studies, Shauni served as a Lecturer at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) for over two years.

Her scholarly and creative work has earned both national and international recognition, including the “2024 Student Grand Prize” from the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU). Her research and design projects have been featured in academic conferences, international exhibitions, and publications, reflecting her commitment to architecture that is context-sensitive, environmentally responsible, and deeply human-centered.