Bandiin Dambiinyam

Bandiin Dambiinyam (Бандийн Дамбийням; July 15, 1924 – October 9, 2001) was a Mongolian architect.

Dambiinyam broke with Soviet-influenced Socialist architecture by incorporating elements of traditional Mongolian design in his work, such as the Urt Tsagaan service district; the pavilion for the Pioneer Palace; the facades of State Department Store, Bacteriological Institute, and 'Gutalyn 22' residential apartments; the B. Tserendorj monument; and the Mongolian traditional felt ‘ger’ home design on the dome of the State Bank building. Many of Dambiinyam's projects focused on public services such as the Orphan Center and School; the Ministry of Geology, Mining, and Industry; the Chingeltei District Fire Station; the Vystavka Exhibition Center; city halls; hotels; and health and wellness resorts throughout the Mongolian countryside.

In a March, 1982 interview with A. Myagmarzhav in the article, "Beautiful Building-The Soul’s Decoration," in Builder magazine published in Ulaanbaatar, Dambiinyam said, "I've participated in the design of approximately 150 buildings and general plans for sum settlements [comparable to counties in the United States]. I like to say "participated" because design work is collaborative work. Some of the biggest [projects] are: Pioneer Palace buildings; State Institute of Hygiene, Infection, and Bacteriology; Central Fire Command; Radiation Hospital; Infectious Disease Hospital; Songino Rest Center [countryside sanatorium]; Ulaanbaatar City Service Center (known as Urt Tsagaan or Long White); Khovd Province Musical Drama Theater buildings; etc." 1933-1941 Secondary school, Altanbulag, Selenge 1941-1946 Ministry of the Interior, Ulaanbaatar 1946-1956 Moscow Architectural Institute 1956-1957 Architect, City Planning, Ulaanbaatar 1956-1963 Founding Member, Union of Mongolian Architects 1957-1961 Director, Mongolian Architects Institute 1961-1967 Professor and Dean, Architecture, Mongolian State University, Ulaanbaatar 1967-1971 Director, Architectural Research Institute 1971-1984 Professor and Dean, Polytechnic University, Ulaanbaatar 1984-2001 Professor Emeritus, Mongolian State University, Ulaanbaatar 1984-2001 Architect Consultant, various projects