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Bangladesh Green Field Factory Wins RIBA International Prize

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC · How we work

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Bangladesh’s Green Field Factory won the RIBA International Prize on Thursday.
Nakshabid Architects designed courtyards, ponds, verandas and plant-covered walls for the seven-story factory.
The plant provides a rooftop daycare, on-site clinic and shaded areas for about 5,000 mostly female staff.
Jury chair Bijoy Jain praised the shared central entrance used by all employees.
Karupannya Rangpur Limited runs the plant, producing handmade rugs, doormats and bathmats.

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Bangladesh’s Green Field Factory won the RIBA International Prize on Thursday.
Nakshabid Architects designed courtyards, ponds, verandas and plant-covered walls for the seven-story factory.
The plant provides a rooftop daycare, on-site clinic and shaded areas for about 5,000 mostly female staff.
Jury chair Bijoy Jain praised the shared central entrance used by all employees.
Karupannya Rangpur Limited runs the plant, producing handmade rugs, doormats and bathmats.