NOHELI MIRZA

75/A indira road, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Creative Director

Punkedout Phones

01.2024 - Current

Launched and manage an e-commerce venture, responsible for product design, brand development, digital marketing, and overall business operations.

Architect

Group of Architects and Thinkers (GOAAT)

Dhaka

01.2023 - Current

Engaged in design, planning, and supervision of projects ranging from urban regeneration and community infrastructure to commercial interiors. Responsibilities included producing complete drawing sets, contributing to climate-resilient and heritage-focused proposals, and conducting site visits for quality control and project management.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture -

BRAC University

Dhaka, Bangladesh

06-2022

Academic Research

Thesis: Rethinking Nilkhet Book Market
Dhaka, Bangladesh | May 2022
Conducted a comprehensive urban analysis of Bangladesh's largest second-hand book market and developed a large-scale urban regeneration proposal focused on improving connectivity.

Studio Project: Neighborhood Regeneration
Hatirjheel, Bangladesh | May 2021
Proposed a masterplan to address a 30% deficit in required green space within a Dhaka neighborhood; designed a mixed-income housing complex and an integrated green network.

Projects

Khalilpur Market (USAID-initiated)
Contributed to the urban regeneration of a key community marketplace through design solutions addressing zoning, public safety, and sustainable infrastructure.

Farmer's Shed
Designed a climate-resilient rural shelter elevated to withstand monsoon flooding, grounded in local construction practices.

Andarkilla Mosque Precinct (Competition)
Co-developed a proposal integrating heritage conservation with contemporary civic and landscape design.

BOHO Restaurant Interiors
Led design and material specification for two restaurant interiors, using locally sourced, handcrafted materials to create immersive dining environments.

Indigo Field Ltd. Industrial Facility
Collaborated on a facility design blending public display with production functions, incorporating passive lighting and ventilation systems.

Awards

Distinction, Bachelor of Architecture, BRAC University — May 2022
Excellence in Design Award, Studio 402 (Urban Regeneration) — May 2021
Excellence in Design Award, Studio 301 (Community Design) — May 2020
Faber-Castell Young Artist Award

Certifications

Mridangam | 2015 - 2019

Completed a 4-year certificate program in Dance.

Madhobi Music School | 2010 - 2013

Completed a 3-year certificate program in Music.

Shanta Mariam Academy | 2001 - 2015

Completed an 8-year certificate program in Dance.
Completed an 8-year certificate program in Music.
Completed an 8-year certificate program in Art.

Timeline