PORTFOLIO Lamia Ahmed _ 2019
CONTENT HOUSING 01 (ACADEMIC)
IMPACT RESILIENT HOMESTEAD IN CHAR AREAS OF FARIDPUR, BANGLADESH 2017,PAGE NUMBER: 4-10
(ACADEMIC)
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HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE IN VASHANTEK, DHAKA, BANGLADESH 2015, PAGE NUMBER: 11-15
URBAN 03
(ACADEMIC)
(PROFESSIONAL)
INTEGRATION OF HERITAGE SITES WITH THE URBAN FABRIC OF OLD DHAKA 2015, PAGE NUMBER: 16-19
04
UPGRADATION, REGENERATION AND GREENING OF URBAN SPACES: KARWAN BAZAR PARK 2018, PAGE NUMBER: 20
(PROFESSIONAL)
05
DESIGN OF ROAD NETWORKS IN KERANIGANJ UPAZILA: EKURIA ROAD
2018, PAGE NUMBER: 21-22
BUILDING 06 (ACADEMIC)
COMPETITON 07
DESIGN OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN MOTIJHEEL, DHAKA, BANGLADESH 2016, PAGE NUMBER: 23-24
DHAKA BISHWA BIDDAYALAYA SWADHINATA SRITI SHOUDHA
DHAKA UNIVERSITY, DHAKA 2013, PAGE NUMBER: 25-26
VISUAL DESIGN 08
PHOTOGRAPHY, LOGO, GRAPHICS AND SCULPTURE PAGE NUMBER: 27-28
PERSONAL DETAIL Lamia Ahmed (Himi) Name: Address: 68-69, Green Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1205 Born: 18 Aug, 1992 Nationality: Bangladeshi Sex: Female Marital Status: Single Blood Group: O+ Contact: +8801978434343 lamia3445@gmail.com
EDUCATION 2011-2017
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), CGPA 3.37
2008-2010
Holy Cross College HSC, GPA 5.00
2006-2008
YWCA Higher Secondary Girls’ School SSC, GPA 5.00
RECOGNITION 2018
ArcAsia Forum 20 Logo Design Competition (Open Design Competition by IAB) 1st prize winner, (In a team)
2016
Architecture Student Jamboree 2016 (Installation with found materials) 2nd prize winner, (In a team)
2016
One Day Design Charrette (Student Idea Competition titled “The spirit of Shah Abdul Karim”) Participant, (In a team)
2015
Designing Resilience in Asia (DRIA) (DRIA International Design Competition) Selected from Bangladesh, (In a team) Link: http://designingresilience.com/proposals/revolving-with-nature/
2015
Berger Travel Grant, 2015 (Student travel grant sponsored by Berger) Winner
2015
Urban Oasis (Student Idea Competition for Tejgaon Airport Site) Participant, selected for Exhibition and Publication
2014
Dhaka University Shadhinata Sriti Shoudha (Open Architectural Design Competition) 3rd Prize Winner, (In a team)
2011, 2012
Scholarship from BUET University Merit Scholarship in LEVEL 1 and 2
CURRICULUM VITAE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE VITTI STHAPATI BRINDO LTD.
EMPLOYER: ADDRESS:
Ar. Md. Ishtiaque Zahir Ar. Iqbal Habib 27/A Sangshad Avenue, Dhaka 1215
INTERNSHIP Jan 2016 -July 2016
PROJECTS:
- Baburail Canal and Its Shore Protection System - DK Group Factory Proposal - Mirshorai Economic Zone Proposal
MAJOR ROLE: -Assisting in continuous design development through 3D modeling and visualization -Preparing diagrams and Project Presentation JUNIOR ARCHITECT APRIL 2017 - Present PROJECTS: URBAN PROJECTS -Upgradation, Regeneration and Greening of Urban spaces under Dhaka North City Corporation: -Karwan Bazar park -Shyamoli park -Shuvaddhya Canal: Consultancy services for integrated development & its shore protection system -Existing & New Road Network in Keraniganj Upazila: Consultancy services for Feasibility Study and Preminary Design for Construction and Improvement: -Chunkutia Road -Ekuria Road
HOUSING PROJECTS -Proposal for Affordable housing -UDDL Urban Panorama COMPETITION -Historic Preservation and Landscape Design of the Old Dhaka Central Jail MAJOR ROLE: -Preparing conceptual design -Continuous design development through 3D modeling and visualization -Preparing detailed design -Submitting construction drawing -Preparing diagrams and Project Presentation -Assisting in preparing cost estimation and tender-documentation -Meeting and coordinating with client and consultants
SEMINAR AND WORKSHOPS:
SKILLS
2018
Presentation for 4.2 Design Studio: Type Design for Affordable-Resilient House for Rural Homesteads, Department of Architecture, BUET One of the four Presenters
LANGUAGE
Bangla (Native Speaker) English (International English Language Testing System) IELTS Score:8 (R: 8.5, L: 8.5, W: 6.5, S: 7.5)
2018
Urban Thinkers Campus (UTC), BUET Two days long seminar Worked as a volunteer
COMPUTER
2016
Sustainable Building: Design And Material A Day Long Awareness Program For Architecture Students At HBRI Attendee
2015
Kyushu University- BUET Joint Studio Workshop Participant
Autodesk AutoCAD Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign Microsoft Office Prezi Google SketchUp 3D Studio Max Vray Lumion Ecotect Analysis
2014
6th ArcAsia seminar on Architecture for Sustainable and Resilient Habitat: Think Local Keynote speaker: Architect Ken Yeang, Malaysia and Eric J Cesal, CEO, Architecture for Humanity, USA Attendee
2012
50 Years Of Architecture, BUET Participated as a volunteer
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Painting Doodling Reading Travelling Photography
Art Music Movies TV shows Fashion
EXHIBITION, PUBLICATIONS 2017
CHAPTER X (Exhibition and Publication) (A Compilation of Final Year Thesis Projects of Batch 10,BUET) Organizer and One of the Designers
REFERENCES
2016
ADPS Pohela Boishakh Photography exhibition One of the Organizers
Head of the Department
2014
Architecture Admission Coaching Guide(Publication) One of the Designers
2007
Painting Exhibition in Shilpokola Academy Two watercolours and one oil painting were selected for exhibition
ASSOCIATION: 2018 Present
Professional affiliation Associate member Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) Membership Number: AA-467
Dr. Nasreen Hossain
Department of Architecture Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Tel: +88 01731970631 Email: headarch@arch.buet.ac.bd nasreen.h@hotmail.com
Md. Ishtiaque Zahir Managing Director
VITTI Sthapati Brindo Tel: +88 01912888003 Email: ishtiaque@hotmail.com ishtiaque@uia-architectes.org
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IMPACT RESILIENT HOMESTEAD IN CHAR AREAS OF FARIDPUR, BANGLADESH PROJECT TYPE: PROJECT YEAR: DURATION: STUDIO TUTORS:
THESIS (INDIVIDUAL) 2017 (LEVEL-5, TERM-2) 6 MONTHS PROF SHAYER GHAFUR KAJI FAHRIBA MUSTAFA
In the dynamics of erosion and accretion in the rivers of Bangladesh, the sand bars emerging as islands (char) within the river channel, creates new opportunities to establish new settlements and pursue agricultural activities on those islands. Fragile physical environment, limited assets, reduced income opportunities, remoteness and absence of mainland institutions and service together make char dwellers livelihoods particularly vulnerable to extreme poverty and destitutions. For its geographic location the char area is severely vulnerable to riverbank erosion, flood and other natural disasters, which leads to permanent loss of agricultural lands as well as homesteads. The affected communities often take refuge on nearby embankments or migrate to big cities and deteriorate the urban living conditions with increasing number of slums which results in a high degree of social marginalization, child labour, exploitation, early marriage and pregnancies of adolescent girls and violation of human rights. To cope with the river and its morphological change people are dependent on their traditional strategies and very few steps have been taken to mitigate the adverse effect and increase their adaptability to the situation. So, the focus of the thesis is to build resilient communities by identifying and investigating the problems in the traditional approach of house design in chars so that they can adapt, withstand and quickly recover from natural disasters like flood and riverbank erosion. The site for investigation has been selected in Decreer char, Faridpur. The idea is to generate an adaptable solution by improving the traditional approach and method of house design by using local indigenous materials and simple low cost technologies for char land people.
IMPACT RESILIENT HOMESTEAD
LIMITED ASSET
REMOTENESS
FRAGILE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
REDUCED INCOME OPPORTUNITIES
ABSENCE OF MAINLAND INSTITUTIONS
ABSENCE OF SERVICES
SITE: FARIDPUR, BANGLADESH
NATURAL DISASTERS
FLOOD
EROSION
STORM
LOSS OF LIVES AND PROPERTY
DISPLACEMENT
MIGRATION
DETEIORIATION OF LIVING CONDITION
INCREASING SLUMS
SOCIAL MARGINALIZATION
CHILD LABOUR & MARRIAGE
UNEMPLOY -MENT
HOMELESS
LANDLESS
INDEBTED
VULNERABLE COMMUNITY
ARCHITECTS
ANALYSIS OF LOCAL BUILDING CULTURE
FAULT IDENTIFICATION
TECHNICAL SOLUTION
GOVERNMENT AND NGO FUNDING
IMPLIMANTING TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENT
COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS
RESILIENT COMMUNITY
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SETTLEMENT PATTERN SITE: DECREER CHAR CULTIVATED AND SETTLEDFOR 10 YEARS AREA: 6505 ACRE
EVOLUTION TYPE OF A CHARLAND
SETTLEMENT AND CULTIVATION AT THE SAME TIME
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FIRST GETS SETTLED THEN CULTIVATED
2
FIRST GETS CULTIVATED THEN SETTLED
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CONNECTIVITY ROUTE
BRIDGE
SERVICE FACILITIES
NEIGHBOURHOOD RAISED MOUND ROADS
MUD ROAD
SMALL SHOPS
PRIMARY SCHOOL
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
VAN
PULLING CART
IMPACT RESILIENT HOMESTEAD
NO CLINICS
ENERGY SOURCES
BOAT
TROLLER
DRINKING WATER
FUEL
SOLAR PANEL
SITE: FARIDPUR, BANGLADESH
DISASTER RESILIENCY
TOTAL SYSTEM
“
HOUSEHOLD
“
INDIVIDUAL
The ability of an individual, a household, a community, a country, or a region to withstand, adapt and quickly recover from stresses and shocks (European Commission, 2012)
COMMUNITY REGION
EXISTING SYSTEM
DISASTER
RECOVER
RESPONSE
RECOVERY TIME
RESILIENT SYSTEM
DISASTER
RESPONSE
RECOVER RECOVERY TIME
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS BY RISK MITIGATION
REDUCING EXPOSURE TO THE HAZARD
VULNERABILITY REDUCTION
SOCIAL AND TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENT
WITHSTAND
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ADAPT
QUICKLY RECOVER
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CHARACTERISTICS OF HOMESTEAD ELEMENTS RAISED HOMESTEAD
COURTYARD
Most of the land in char areas are flood plain and lies only 1m above the sea level. Homesteads in char-land are mostly sited on available high ground or on artificially raised mounds because of its unique physiographic characteristics.
courtyard
courtyard
The traditional house in its basic form is a cluster of small huts around a central courtyard. The huts are mostly single roomed, detached and loosely spaced around the central court. The family functions are performed in the covered or open spaces surrounding the courtyard, secluded with visual privacy from the outside.
An extensive landscaping is done to define the house in the larger landscaping and surrounding environment. Where in mainland, homestead model has been changed mostly to more complex form; homesteads in char-land remained essentially unchanged.
Public Private Semi-private
IMPACT RESILIENT HOMESTEAD
Dwelling unit 1 Dwelling unit 2 Kitchen
Road
courtyard
A homestead is a symbol of the lifestyle of people who live in it. A house is not just a shelter to the people living in the chars; house signifies continuity of their life. It is the property which determines the social position and its growth determines position in the social structure in relation to caste, religion and region.
ORIENTATION AND ZONING
courtyard
Semi-Private Private
courtyard
IDENTITY AND SOCIAL STATUS
SIMPLE HOUSES
Cattle shed Latrine
The traditional introvert type house-form is seen almost everywhere in char land, where organization of the huts are done in respect to the functional uses and activities of various spaces. The organization of the spaces in the house is not only affected by the functional requirements of the daily life but more importantly from the social and cultural norms and beliefs.
courtyard
SITE: FARIDPUR, BANGLADESH
HOMESTEAD UPGRADATION
1
2 Hardship of life has forced the char-dwellers to lead a very minimal life which is reflected in their house form which varies according to function and economic solvency of the owner and they tend to upgrade the homestead with time according to their available resources. In the first phase, only one dwelling unit with a front veranda can be seen which also serves as a kitchen, made with mostly thatch or with a combination of thatch and CI sheet. Later, separate kitchen, cattle-shed and another dwelling unit are added. And in the final phase they tend to upgrade the main dwelling unit with CI sheet, which represents their position in the society.
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HOMESTEAD ES UPGRADATION PHASES 3
PRIVACY AND SECURITY In the homestead of char land visual privacy is achieved by using physical devices, which includes organization and orientation of shelters, indirect entry, partitions and so on. Cattle theft and robbery is a major problem in chars and households living close to the river try to keep a guard and keep their livestock in the vicinity of their homestead.
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Dwelling unit Kitchen Cattle shed Latrine Tube well Garden
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CHARACTERISTICS OF HOUSE STRUCTURE FACTORS AFFECTING MATERIAL PREFERENCE UNCERTAIN LIFESTYLE AVAILABILITY EASY TRANSPORTATION SOCIAL STATUS
BUILDING MATERIALS ROOF
Hipped roofs are always built with CI sheets and structured with wooden posts
PLINTH
Gable roofs are the most common type of roof form, mostly seen tied with the ground
Additional JOINTS weights are provided in the mono pitched roofs to protect during storm
Plinths are mostly made of mud collected from the lower part of a pond.
To protect the plinth from rain or flood, bricks are placed at the edge.
JOINTS
STRUCTURE
Pre-fabricated concrete columns are very common as building structure.
Bamboo is the most common and extensively used structural element
Hipped roof structures are made of wooden posts.
Most of the cases structures are tied with jute or nylon ropes.
FACADE
Most of the cases walls are segmented with different materials.
bundle of vegetation are placed at the edge,to protect the plinth from rain or flood.
Nut and screw joints are common in CI sheet roofs.
Joints in the walls are made of GI strings mostly
DOOR AND WINDOW
lower portion of the wall is replaced with CI sheet to protect from rain.
IMPACT RESILIENT HOMESTEAD
In some cases, walls are loosly assembled to create an enclosure.
Doors are mostly made of CI sheet or wood.
Ventilation is ensured by re-arranging the wall materials.
Patterned windows with bamboo are the most common.
SITE: FARIDPUR, BANGLADESH
ACTIVITIES
INTERIOR ZONING 17’-26’
SLEEPING
7’
TABLE BED
EATING
RESTING
READING
STORE
13’
ENTRY
BED
STORE
TABLE ENTRY
HOMESTEAD ELEMENT: DWELLING UNIT ACTIVITIES
INTERIOR ZONING
7’
10’-15’ COW REARING
COOKER
DRY STORE
STORING FODDER
GOAT REARING
7’
ENTRY
COOKER
STORAGE SPACE
ENTRY
HOMESTEAD ELEMENT: KITCHEN ACTIVITIES
INTERIOR ZONING 10’-15’
7’
COOKING STORAGE SPACE
NIGHT TIME CATTLE SHED
EATING
FOOD STORING
FUEL STORING
7’
ENTRY
DAY TIME STORAGE SPACE CATTLE SHED
ENTRY
HOMESTEAD ELEMENT: CATTLE SHED ACADEMIC WORKS: 2017
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DISASTER AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY RESILIENT
LESS RESILIENT
VULNERABLE
EXTREMELY VULNERABLE
HEAT
RAIN
COLD WAVE
STORM
FLOOD
EROSION
PLINTH Earthen plinth keeps the interior cool and is convenient for erosion prone areas but gets muddy and dump after flood. Coating of cow-dung increases durability of earthen plinths. Scaffoldings in the interior are convenient for taking shelter during flood.
EARTHEN PLINTH SCAFFOLDING SC INSIDE THE IN HOUSE HO
STRUCTURE Structures are the main support system of the building which tends to collapse in case of heavy wind or horizontal force created by the flood wave, cross bracing proved to be effective than buttressing. Bamboo or wooden structural elements need special coating of weather proofing and avoidance of direct contact with the ground proved to be long lasting. Rope and screw joints make dismantling possible in case of emergency.
BAMBOO/ BAM WOODEN WO POSTS; POS WITHOUT BRACING BRA BBRACED ST STRUCTURE NAIL JOINTS ROPE/ SCREW JOINTS
ROOF Among different shapes of the roof hipped roof with an angle of 30-45° proved to be most stable in case of heavy wind
TH THATCHED MONO-PITCHED MO RO ROOF
Thatch roof with a layer of polythene sheet is both heat and rain water resilient but needs continuous maintenance. Ceiling made of insulating material makes corrugated iron sheet roof better heat resilient. And CI sheet roof needs less maintenance but gets affected by thunder storm.
GABLE ENDED CI SHEET ROOF
Ceiling space under the roof works as a convenient space for taking shelter during flood. Eave projection of the roof should be kept minimum (less than 2’6”) as wind force builds up under projected space.
HIPPED ROOF H CI C SHEET; NAIL JOINTS J ROOF WITH ROPE/ SCREW JOINTS
WALL Combination of thatch and CI sheet performs better. Segment of the wall with higher probability of getting in touch with water should be built with CI sheet. And section of the wall responsible for occupants’ thermal comfort should be built with thatch or reed. Walls with provision of cross-ventilation prevents wind pressure build up and are proved to be resilient during storm Modular walls of proper dimension make dismantling and relocation easy
THATCH WALL T COMBINATION COM OF THATCH & T S CI SHEET C SHEET CI W WALL; FIXED J JOINTS
DOOR & WINDOW Openings with shutters and shading devices give better climatic protection Openings placed at opposite walls prevents the structure from collapsing
IMPACT RESILIENT HOMESTEAD
WITHOUT SHUTTERS & SHADINGS WITH SHUTTERS & SHADINGS
SITE: FARIDPUR, BANGLADESH
RESILIENCY DURING FLOOD VULNERABLE
RESILIENT
DWELLING UNIT
AGRICULTURAL FIELD
RIVER
DISPERSED HOMESTEAD WITHOUT ROAD CONNECTIVITY
DWELLING UNIT
ROAD
AGRICULTURAL RIVER FIELD
HOMESTEAD CONNECTED WITH ROADS
DWELLING UNIT
ABSENT
ROAD NEIGHBOR- AGRICULTURAL RIVER FIELD HOOD
HOMESTEAD WITH SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD AND ROADS
0 DAYS
5 DAYS
10 DAYS
15 DAYS
20 DAYS BASIC NEEDS SHELTER
WATER
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FOOD SANITATION
SERVICES COMMUNITY FUEL EDUCATION HEALTH
ECONOMY BAZAR
LIVESTOCK AGRICULTURE FISHERIES
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DESIGN FORMATION MASTERPLAN
In terms of the live and livelihood the char dwellers are almost isolated from the rest of the country. For their geographical position they are the worst victim of climate change impacts. Disasters like flood, erosion, north-westerly frequently attacks and destroys their livelihood. In this context, their chance of surviving the disasters increases if they live together in a clustered group. An accessible community pond can work as a lifeline for the char dwellers during disasters. The main objective of the design was to develop a context appropriate, modular and sustainable homestead design for the char-dwellers so that they can dwell in the extreme conditions and adapt to any hazardous situation.
IMPACT RESILIENT HOMESTEAD
SITE: FARIDPUR, BANGLADESH
MAS MAST MASTE ASTER RPLAN RPLAN N
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DESIGN FORMATION HOUSE STRUCTURE CONTEXT APPROPIATE Existing culture and habit Functional zoning and activities Material selection and construction technique
6’
AFFORDABLE Local material Easily available Low cost Easily buildable by local craftsmen
6’
6’
6’
6’
SUSTAINABLE Solar panel Rain water harvesting Use of Local material
6’
SCAFFOLDING STRUCTURE: Adjustable height and floating capacity Scaffolding inside the house, adjustable height and floating capacity for emergency situation
MAIN T DWELLING UNIT
KITCHEN COURTYARD OPTIONAL DWELLING UNIT T
RAIN WATER HARVESTING GUTTER
CATTLE SHED
SOLAR PANEL
VEGETATION AND MACHA FOR SLOPE PROTECTION
IMPACT RESILIENT HOMESTEAD
EMERGENCY EVACUATION SPACE
DRAINAGE SLOPE
SITE: FARIDPUR, BANGLADESH
MODULAR:
CLIMATIC FACTORS: Thermal comfort; wall and roof Light and ventilation
SEGMENTED WALL:
Structure can be customized, walls can be altered and joints are easily removable
JOINT A
STABLE STRUCTURE: Hipped roof for stability Limited eave projection Cross bressing structure
Considering flood and rain water and easily replacable
D
JOINT B
B 3’
3’
2’6”
7’
hot air ventilation
JOINT C
thermal comfort
A
JOINT D 2’6”
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flood and rain water resiliency
C
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HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE IN VASHANTEK, DHAKA, BANGLADESH PROJECT TYPE: PROJECT YEAR: DURATION: STUDIO TUTORS: MAJOR ROLE:
GROUP WORK 2015 (LEVEL-4, TERM-2) 2 MONTHS Dr. Md. Shahidul Ameen Dr. Farida Nilufar Syma Haque Trisha In a group of three members my responsibility was to take major design desicions to design the masterplan, cluster plan and compiling other team outcomes
Dhaka is a growing megacity with the most densely populated region in the country. The problem lies in the fact that the development of the housing sector cannot cope with the increased growth of the population. Government’s efforts of allocating the available resources, capabilities, and initiatives are not adequate to resolve the continuously increasing gap between housing demand and supply. This massive gap along with the lack of affordable housing has resulted in a huge number of populations squatting in numerous slums all around the city. These slums without basic infrastructures or service facilities are sheltering around 1.06 million people with an approximate 40% projected rate of urbanization by 2030. (BBS 2015) However, in order to accommodate this huge number of populations, the initiatives that have been taken are not sufficient and, in many cases, resulted in a huge failure. As was the scenario for Vashantek rehabilitation program, which failed due to its huge costing and context-inappropriate approach towards accommodating the lower income people. As the design of the housing didn’t match with the lifestyle of the urban poor, the project is now accommodated by middle-income people. So, the goal of the project was to come up with a design which is affordable, contextual and appropriate for the slum dwellers.
HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE
CHARACTERISTICS OF LOW COST HOUSING IN DHAKA
VIBRANT EXTERIOR
EXTENDED SOCIAL SPACES
COMPOSITE FURNITURE
SHARED KITCHEN
IDENTITY
VEGETATION
SITE: VASHANTEK, DHAKA
TARGET GROUP
INCOME RANGE 5000-13000 TK
RICKSHAW PULLER
DRIVER
DAY LABOURER
GENDER
1.14 Million are males 1.09 Million are females 1,852 Transgender people
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TECHNICIAN
HOUSEHOLD WORKER
AGE GROUP
54% Middle aged 32% Children 14% Adult
SMALL BUSINESS
NURSE
LITERACY
33.26% literate 66.74% illiterate
REASON FOR COMING TO SLUMS
50.96% in search of jobs 28.76% due to poverty 7.04% uprooted for river erosion
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MASTERPLAN PROPOSED LAKE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUILDING SITING SUSTAINABILITY WASTE RECYCLING SOLAR ENERGY HARVESTING SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY RECREATIONAL BAND BAZAR SCHOOL CENTRAL GREEN FIELD
5(&5($7,21$/ %$1' 5(& %$
TYPE B:: 1-2 HH
PEDESTRIAN SCHOOL
GREEN N CORRIDOR
HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE
GREEN CORRIDOR G
MAIN ENTRY
TYPE C: 5-8 HH
BAZAR
GREEN BUFFER
TYPE A: 3-4 HH
PEDESTRIAN BUFFER
*5((1 &255,'25
GREEN CORRIDOR
TYPE C: 5-8 HH
SITE: VASHANTEK, DHAKA
GREEN AREAS
BUILDING STRUCTURE
ROAD NETWORK
46 % GREEN 7 % SEMI PAVE 12 % PAVE 14 % ROAD 21% STRUCTURE
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HOUSEHOLD UNIT FOR 3-4 PEOPLE
WITH INDIVIDUAL TOILET AND SHARED KITCHEN UNIT SIZE (240 sq ft + 55 sq ft)
UNIT PLAN
BUILDING PLAN
CLUSTER PLAN
ELEVATION HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE
SITE: VASHANTEK, DHAKA
HOUSEHOLD UNIT FOR 5-8 PEOPLE
WITH THREE BED, TWO TOILETS AND ONE KITECHEN UNIT SIZE (450 sq ft +30 sq ft)
UNIT PLAN
CLUSTER PLAN
BUILDING PLAN
ELEVATION ACADEMIC WORKS: 2015
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COMMUNITY SPACES MICRO LEVEL
VEGETATION
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
HANDICRAFT WORKS
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT SCALE RICKSHAW AND VAN GARAGE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SPACES ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCTION ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT DEEP TUBEWELLS COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SPACES COMMUNITY SPACES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE
COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
COMMUNITY SCHOOLING
SOCIAL INTERACTION
CHILDREN PLAY AREA
INDIVIDUAL BUILDING SCALE IDENTITY CYCLE STAND FLEXIBLE SELF-BUILD FACADES COURTYARDS ORIENTATION MAXIMUM USE OF DAYLIGHT NATURAL VENTILATION SOLAR PANELS ENERGY EFFICIENCY
SITE: VASHANTEK, DHAKA
COMMUNITY SPACES MACRO LEVEL
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INTERIOR
ADJUSTABLE BED OPEN RACK CLOSET BAMBOO RACK
FLEXIBLE SHELF
SHUTTER TABLE
OPEN CABINET
FLEXIBILITY AND COMFORT
COMPOSITE FURNITURE
MATERIALS AND JOINTS
EFFICIENT SPACE USE
At present, the people with lower income range lead a very inhumane life and they have a very little scope for transforming their home according to their will. So, the interior has been designed considering affordability and with locally available materials and techniques so that they can modify and decorate the space they live in according to their own preferences.
The interiors of the units have been designed considering efficient space use. As an affordable unit for the lower income people, the whole unit has been designed in a compact manner. Composite furniture which can be modified according to user’s needs has been designed to make sure maximum space use.
BAMBOO
JUTE
JOINTS
WINDOW PANELS BAMBOO PANEL
BAMBOO FRAME
BAMBOO FRAME WORK
BAMBOO ROLLER BLINDS (WEATHER PROTECTIVE)
ADJUSTABLE HINGE
CURTAIN ROD
MODULE OF WINDOW PANELS
WINDOW
PERFORATED PARTITION
FLEXIBLE FULL HEIGHT WINDOW PANEL
WOODEN LOUVOR (WEATHER PROTECTIVE)
HO HO HOT OTT A AI AIR IIR R
CO CO COO OOL OO OL A AIR IR R COOL
HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE
SITE: VASHANTEK, DHAKA
The continuous deprivation of the urban poor to attain the basic urban facilities has led to the realization of an affordable, sustainable and contextual urban housing prospect. With the mission of fulfilling the social obligation by extending support to the low-income group in achieving the desired living standard, this project has been designed to propose a socially sustainable, economically viable infrastructure of housing compound for the Vashantek slum dwellers. Scope for factors like community participation and active involvement of the beneficiaries has been incorporated in the design to improve the lifestyle of these people by making them self-reliant and empowered.
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INTEGRATION OF HERITAGE SITES WITH THE URBAN FABRIC OF OLD DHAKA PROJECT TYPE: PROJECT YEAR: DURATION: STUDIO TUTORS:
MAJOR ROLE:
GROUP WORK 2015 (LEVEL-4, TERM-1) 2 MONTHS Dr. Md. Shahidul Ameen Dr. Qazi Azizul Mowla Dr. Nasreen Hossain Md. Tariquzzaman In a group of five, I was involved in taking major design decisions, preparing schematic design and compiling the whole work for the design proposal 5
Old Dhaka is a city of narrow streets and lanes filled with colours and festivity. Structures with evidence of over 400 years depict the unique characteristics of old Dhaka. Our site was marked with ancient structures like Ruplal House, Bahadur Shah Park, Northbrook Hall, and Beauty Boarding, co-existing with chaotic godowns and markets like Dholai Khal and Kaptan Bazar. The masterplan was done with a view to maximizing the value of natural heritage and open spaces, creating a stronger network of roads and paths to open up development opportunities, creating settings for investment opportunities and remove congestion, introducing residential population based on core principals of sustainability. Full space redesign of commercial space is designed in Kaptan Bazar and Dholai Khal, redevelopment of an existing public place is designed in Bahadur Shah park and Robi Das Para is redesigned to improve the existing living condition. Nawabpur road and Chittaranjan avenue are proposed with a minibus service and parking provision, whereas Ahsanullah Road and Buriganga riverfront are redesigned to integrate the heritage sites with the riverfront.
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INTEGRATION OF HERITAGE SITES
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SITE: OLD DHAKA
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STRENGTH -Heritage sites situated in the river bank -Bahadur shah park is already a vibrant place -interactive land use pattern -well connected with new dhaka city -good connection with the whole country because of river buriganga -compact zoning
WEAKNESS -narrow roads -lack of accessibility -lack of proper heritage conservation -no setback from the road -insufficient open space -traffic conjestion -lack of awareness among people
OPPORTUNITIES -vibrant public places like Bahadur shah park is in our site -Potential heritage buildings like Ruplal house, Northbrook Hall, Victoria water tank plays an important role in our site -Vibrant street life -heritage buildings are well connected -most heritage buildings are situated along the riverside. -temporary settlements with opportunity to redesign
THREATS -lack of drainage system -lack of fire safety -encroached heritage buildings due to controvercial ownership -people living in risky old buildings without proper safety majors. -streets are filled with hawkers
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LAND USE MAP
Residential Commercial Mixed use Service Community service Institutions Manufacture
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AMENITIES
GREEN AREAS
Private open space Green spaces under institutes public green spaces
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DESIGN GOALS -maximise the areas natural heritage value new parks and open spaces -introduce a residential population based on core principals of sustainability -maximise the benefit of trum,design and extend the service through the heart old dhaka -create a stronger movement network of roads and paths to open up development opportunities, create settings for investment and relieve congestion -catalyst on existing assets to act as attractors and catalusts for change across the area
CONCEPTUAL DISCISSIONS -Modification of basic infrustructure -Full scale redesign of commercial spaces -Public access and infrustructure improvement -Full scale redesign of residential spaces -Redevelopment of an existing public place -Visual connection of the green
MASTERPLAN
INTEGRATION OF HERITAGE SITES
SITE: OLD DHAKA
ROAD LAYOUT
Modification of basic infrustructure
Minibus stopage (towards sadarghat) Minibus stopage (towards Gulistan) Ground floor parking for each chunk Subsidiary road for driveway towards parking & loading-unloading facility NODE DETAIL
BUS TERMINAL BUS STOP HAWLER STOP TRUM STOP RICKSHAW STOP LANE DIVISON OF ENGLES ROAD
NAWABPUR ROAD LAYOUT
KAPTAN BAZAR
Full scale redesign of existing commercial space
SHOPS
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BIG ONE STORIED BUILDING WITH NO LIGHTING AND AIR VENTILATION
It will provide a green space in between the shops which will create a visual connection with the green of gulistan park
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GULISTAN PARK
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EXISTING SITUATION
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ROBI DAS PARA
House WALKWAY
Shops
Green
Full scale redesign of existing slum area
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BASIC ZONING
Structure type 2
Temple Community space Residential block Club Cycle track Cafe
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PROPOSED STRUCTURES
MASTERPLAN
BAHADUR SHAH PARK
Redevelopment of an existing public space
USER GROUP Nawabpur road
Jagonnath University Age group: 16-25 Number of students: 2500 Teachers and stuff: 1800
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St Gregory High School 7-15 Age group: Number of students: 3000 Teachers and stuff: 150
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Chittoronjon avenue Towards heritage sites and riverfront
Dhaka Govt. Muslim High School Small green spaces in front of street side shops to make the streets vibrant.
Road towards northbrook road will have a special red brick material to create the approach towards the heritage sites.
VICTORIA WATER TANK
Municipal road
BAHADUDR SHAH PARK
Age group: 11-15 Number of students: 1200 Teachers and stuff: 60
SRI SRI DEV NIBASH
SRI SRI DEV NIBASH
ST. THOMAS CHURCH BAHADUR SHAH PARK
DHAKA GOV. MUSLIM HIGH SCHOOL
JAGANNATH COLLEGE
INTEGRATION OF HERITAGE SITES
SITE: OLD DHAKA
RIVERFRONT
Redevelopment of an existing public space
BURIGANGA RIVERSIDE ELEVATION OF ANCIENT TIME
BURIGANGA RIVERSIDE ELEVATION OF PRESENT TIME
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NORTHBROOK HALL
RESTAURANT
RUPLAL HOUSE
TOURIST LODGE
Sri dev nibash is a heritage building which is currently in a bad shape and we are proposing it to be a heritage conservation centre. Which will ensure keeping the heritage buildings safe and secure being in a place where most heritage sites are situated.
northbrook hall along with northbrook hall library will be used as it is.This hall and library is serving this entire area.
A building in the middleof ruplal house and northbrook hall has been proposed along the riverside. which will surve as a souv. shop and cafe.And river side views can be enjoyed from the cafe terrace.
Curently encroached historical ruplal house will be used as an exhibition space and also will act as a centre of cultural hub.
As temporary godowns are being shifted in keraniganj a lot of scopes has been developed along BK Das road.We are proposing a lodge for tourists to stay and one club house with cafe and mosque.
TOURIST LODGE
NORTHBROOK HALL
SRI SRI DEV NIBASH
ACADEMIC WORKS: 2015
BUCKLAND BUND
RESTAURANT
RUPLAL HOUSE
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UPGRADATION, REGENERATION AND GREENING A
PROFESSIONAL 2018 6 MONTHS VITTI STHAPATI BRINDO LTD. PROJECT ARCHITECT (DESIGN, COORDINATION AND PREPARING DRAWINGS, ILLUSTRATION AND 3D VISUALIZATION)
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OF URBAN SPACES : KARWAN BAZAR PARK
CONCEPT: Karwan Bazar Park created an opportunity to design on a highly complex site within a heavily urban context. The park is in the crossroad of an eminence transformation of land use and the major complexity is that the site is changing towards a new dimension of future. The space which is a market area now, would soon become a commercial and business district in the future. The design concept was to cater the park with facilities that both the present and future can behold. For that reason, the primary intension was to integrate the diversity of land use, with clear demarcation and distinctive sanctity. Existing secondary transfer station (STS) and temporary hawker placement were improved qualitatively along with revitalization of green, flora- fauna and provision of basic public facilities. A public toilet is designed in the south-east corner of the park. Additionally, four group sitting areas with shading trees are designed in the western side of the park. The concept was to raise the edge of the park to keep it free from any encroachment and sloped edge planted with grass is designed to create a green vista.
EXISTING PLAN DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Defined space for temporary shops and raised threshold to prevent encroachment of the park
Sloped open space for gathering and green shaded space for seating
FEATURES: Walkway, brick pavement, shaded group sitting area, sloped green open area with performance stage, stepped sitting around the open green, green sloped edging around the park, drainage works, controlled entry way, signage, temporary shops along the western street, site improvement , landscaping etc.
Raised threshold to prevent encroachment and also for serving as an interactive platform for the park
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KARWAN BAZAR PARK
SECTION BB
SECTION CC
PARK BOUNDARY
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
FISH AND GROCERY MARKET
PLASTIC SHOPS
HARDWARE SHOPS
PLASTIC PRODUCTS AND GARMENTS
WOOD WORK SHOPS
GATEHOUSE
CLOTHING AND ELECTRONIC SHOPS
TEMPORARY SHOPS
EMERGENCY WAREHOUSE
EXISTING ROAD CROSS SECTIONS
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SITE: KARWAN BAZAR, DHAKA
EXISTING WAREHOUSE REDESIGNED STS PUBLIC TOILET OPEN FIELD RAISED PLATFORM SHADED SEATING TEMPORARY SHOPS WALKWAY FOOTPATH
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IN KERANIGANJ UPAZILA: EKURIA ROAD
PROFESSIONAL 2018 2 MONTHS VITTI STHAPATI BRINDO LTD. One of the project Architects. Design, coordination and preparing drawings, illustration and 3d visualization
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Ekuria Road is a secondary road in Keraniganj connecting to the primary N8 national highway. The intersection of Ekuria is a busy junction and will be further complicated when N8 highway is constructed. The proposed Ekuria road design has been widened with proper walkway in either sides. Ekuria road was originally constructed filling up the Mirerbagh Canal at Shuvaddhya union that once had a link between Buriganga and Dhaleshwari. The Mirerbagh canal, is now findable only in Mouza Map.The proposed Ekuria Road project will create a balance between environmental and functional necessities by recovering Mirerbagh Canal and proposing a road which has shared lanes. The pedestrian walkway is punctuated by benches, and it features a substantial number of green patches. The design prevents potential encroachment of Ekuria Road, proposes eviction of illegal settlements and relocation due to to road widening.
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PROPOSEED CANAL
EXISTING CANAL
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DESIGN OF ROAD NETWORKS
PROPOSED MASTERPLAN Proposed road Neighbourhood road Existing canal Proposed canal
Existing road Neighbourhood road Existing canal
Hollow blocks with Indian Grass Vetiver Grass to control erosion Gunny bags for shore protection
25mm thick paving 75mm cc 75mm brick flat soling 95% compacted sand fill Curbstone Saucer drain Precast hollow block
Rural Areas
Sidewalk
DESIGN OF ROAD NETWORKS
Canal
Trees
Sidewalk
SITE: KERANIGANJ
PROPOSED PLAN
PROPOSED SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE
200mm RCC 150mm prepared base course tel./optical fiber line Gas line Fresh water line
UPVC Drainage pipe 150mm 90% compacted sand bed
UPVC Drainage pipe 150mm 90%compacted sand bed
Carriageway Alignment
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Sidewalk
Urban Areas
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EKURIA - DHAKA MAWA HIGHWAY INTERSECTION
DHAKAKA- MAWA MA HIGHWAY
DIVERSION
EKURIA ROAD
PLANTATION TION
EKURIA ROAD AXONO VIEW Garbage Compactors
Tags, place-based information considered in designs for trash and recycling collection.
All-Weather Access
Efficient Technologies
Sidewalks designed and graded to eliminate stormwater ‘ponding’
Sidewalk design incorporated technology to maximize efficiency. Solar-powered bus stop and street lights considered in all designs.
Trees
Shade trees provided for comfort during warmer months, and bus shelters for inclement weather.
Vibrant Walking Environment
Sidewalks designed to be comfortable, human-scaled and vibrant with bridges, decks, trees and signage.
Stormwater Management
Sidewalk designed to divert stormwater to soil rather than to pipes wherever possible. Also included potential features as permeable paving, rain gardens and runoff from roadway, sidewalk surfaces.
DESIGN OF ROAD NETWORKS
SITE: KERANIGANJ
VISUALIZATION
VISUALIZATION
VISUALIZATION
PROFESSIONAL WORKS: 2018
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DESIGN OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN MOTIJHEEL, DHAKA, BANGLADESH
PROJECT TYPE: PROJECT YEAR: DURATION: STUDIO TUTORS:
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 2016 (LEVEL-5, TERM-1) 2 MONTHS Dr. Farida Nilufar Syed Abu Sufian Kushol
The studio exercise is focused on a commercial development initiated by private owners in the context of Dhaka city. This project was an exercise on programme formulation based on building regulation and standards and the task was to design emphasizing on energy efficiency in the tropical context of Dhaka. The main objective of the project was to concentrate on issues like Building Construction Rules considering the occupancy type, FAR, road Width, Plot size, permitted Building height, land use zoning, and setting. Technical and Functional standards for Space and Service requirement, Safety and Security were was also considered. The project comprises of rentable office spaces and other commercial business functions including a multipurpose gallery, two seminar rooms, restaurants and prayer facilities. Parking and other necessary service requirements have been provided according to the national standards. The commercial office building has been designed considering these broad outlines, where the space programme has been formulated to promote workplace productivity ensuring maximum and flexible rentable space.
DESIGN OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING
VERTICAL GREEN INTERCONNECTED SOCIAL SPACES
EXCITING WORKSPACES
MUTUALLY SHADED SPACE
CAFE
A CAFE CONNECTING THE BUILDING WITH THE STREET
A CONNECTING NETWORK
SITE: MOTIJHEEL, DHAKA
BASEMENT PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN (TYPE 2)
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN (TYPE 1)
ACADEMIC WORKS: 2016
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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FLOOR PLANS
SOUTH ELEVATION
DESIGN OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING
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EAST ELEVATION
SITE: MOTIJHEEL, DHAKA
SECTION
SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE
ACADEMIC WORKS: 2016
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DHAKA BISHWA BIDDAYALAYA SWADHINATA SRITI SHOUDHA PROJECT TYPE: PROJECT YEAR: DURATION: ACHIEVEMENT:
DESIGN COMPETITION 2013 4 WEEKS 3rd PRIZE In a group of two, I was involved in conceptual design decisions, preparing diagrams, rendering and preparing the presentation sheet
The motto of the competition was to uphold the contribution of the University of Dhaka at the period of the great liberation war for the future generation. Dhaka University was always center of all kind of social, political, cultural and national activities. Our idea was to create a platform to hold all the activities and design a towering monument which will symbolize the glory and courageousness of the martyr. Moreover, the memorial was designed in a subtle way so that it can merge with the surrounding environment. The pathway to the monument representing the journey towards our victory with the black lines in it depicting the massacre of our liberation war in Dhaka University. However, the monument uprises to honor our victory from the center of the amphitheater and the plaza at the base is introduced to appreciate social gathering. The light in the tower represents the glory of them who have lost their lives in the liberation war. The light will glow in the dark and will represent their glory to us.
DHAKA BISHWA BIDDAYALAYA SWADHINATA SRITI SHOUDHA
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A hollow space is introduced To express the loss of Dhaka University in 1971
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SITE: DHAKA UNIVERSITY
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
THE JOURNEY
THE ACHIEVEMENT A PLACE TO CELEBRATE
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CENTER OF STUDENT ACTIVITY
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To preserve the memory
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In the center the monument is introduced to preserve the history of Dhaka University
COMPETITION WORKS: 2013
Language movement of 1952
Massacre of 25 march, 1971
Killing the intelectuals, 14 Dec
The victory, 16 Dec
The pathway to the monument represents the journey towards our victory with the black lines in it depicting the massacre of our liberation war. The monument up rises to honor our victory and the plaza at the base is introduced to create social gathering space. The pathway leading towards the monument is uneven in nature to represent the massacre of the war and the walls beside are decorated with black boxes and metal cut works in order to depict that time.
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MASTERPLAN
SECTION
DHAKA BISHWA BIDDAYALAYA SWADHINATA SRITI SHOUDHA
SITE: DHAKA UNIVERSITY
The monument att the he center of the aamphititheat he re is a rectangular box with a light grooved into it. The light in the tower e represen e ts the glory of them who have lost their lives liv in the liberation war. The light will glow in the dark and will represent their glory to us.
COMPETITION WORKS: 2013
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