Glimpse of the Exhibition
In the heart of Dhaka, Claymire brought together a world of ideas, creativity, and cultural reflection through A Place of Stories – Designing the Tea Stall, an international design exhibition held at Alliance Française de Dhaka.From over 1,000 global participants across 400 teams, 30 remarkable tea stall designs were showcased—each telling a story of community, imagination, and human connection. What began as a design challenge evolved into a celebration of shared experiences and inclusive public space.The exhibition space transformed into a platform for storytelling—through design that speaks to resilience, belonging, and the rituals that define our everyday lives.

The evening was enriched by a group of inspiring guests and speakers.

• François Grosjean, Director of Alliance Française de Dhaka, highlighted the importance of cross-cultural dialogue.

• Farhana Rashid, architect and founder of Bhumijo, emphasized the potential of design to create inclusive, people-first spaces.

• Shishir Bhattacharjee, celebrated artist and professor, added a thoughtful lens on the social dimensions of everyday life.
  We were also honored by the presence of:

• Maherul Kader Prince, BUET ,Architect Moniruzzaman, Studio Dhaka, Masudul Islam Shammo, urban design expert
  
  

• And a heartfelt thank you to Khwaja Fatmi, whose contributions as a jury member deeply shaped the outcome of this initiative.

This event would not have been possible without our passionate participants, tireless volunteers, and our incredible MC, Semontee Shahreen, who hosted the evening with warmth and grace.

To everyone who joined us—your energy, ideas, and enthusiasm made this event unforgettable.

At Claymire, we believe that design is a language of people and place. Through this exhibition, we took one small everyday object—a tea stall—and uncovered the many stories it holds.

Thank you for being part of this journey.