Arcadia Education Centre

The Arcadia Education Centre (School) is located in South Kanarchor, Bangladesh[1] on the bank of the Dhaleshwari River.

[2]  The modular, amphibious structure adapts to seasonal flooding using an innovative design based on traditional building techniques and incorporating local materials.

[4] The Maleka Welfare Trust purchased a patch of land so they could relocate one of their preschools and add additional social facilities.

[5] Their programs include preschools, a vocational training centre, a nursery, and a hostel for single women.

[12][13][failed verification] Affordable and locally sustainable architectural models like the Arcadia facility improves the everyday lives of Bangladeshis and other affected populations.

Razia Alam from Bangladesh is presented an AKAA 2019 certificate for the Arcadia Education Project, South Kanarchor, Bangladesh, by His Highness the Aga Khan and Mintimer Shaimiev, State Counselor of the Republic of Tatarstan.