Shamsul Wares (born January 21, 1946) is a renowned Bangladeshi architect and educator whose career spans over five decades. Known for his passionate teaching and modernist philosophy, Wares has influenced generations of architects. Wares worked under architectural legends Louis I. Kahn and Mazharul Islam, shaping his approach to design and pedagogy. He taught at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) from 1972 to 2003, later serving as Dean at the University of Asia Pacific (UAP) and currently advising the State University of Bangladesh. As an architect, Wares designed a wide range of projects, blending abstraction with cultural and functional relevance. He served as President of the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) and represented Bangladesh at numerous international forums, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for Architectural Education in 2009. Wares’s reflections on Kahn’s iconic National Assembly Building were a highlight of the documentary My Architect: A Son’s Journey (2003), showcasing his deep connection to architecture as a symbol of democracy and humanism. Beyond his design work, Wares has served as an advisor to various government institutions, leaving an enduring legacy as a mentor and advocate for architectural excellence in Bangladesh.