URBAN THEORY PROVOCATION: AN EXPERIENCE OF PUBLIC SPACE IN THE CARDIFF CIVIC CENTRE 01
This is a conceptual project that showcases my exploration within the ‘Urban Theory Provocation’ module during my M.Sc. in International Planning and Urban Design (IPUD) at Cardiff University. This project aims to focus on the civic centre of Cardiff and Ash Amin's theoretical framework of 'the good city,' which covers rights, relations, rejuvenation, and repairs. The goal of this work is to connect theory with practice thoughtfully.
Main objective of this project is to explore how we experience public space in the Cardiff Civic Centre by employing diverse theoretical concepts through creative design practices . The project is divided into three distinct phases, each building upon the previous one to unravel the complexities and possibilities embedded in the urban fabric.
Radical Politics
Freedom of Choice
Rhizomes
Assemblage
Entrance / Objects
People / Users
Assemblage
In the urban design context, an assemblage of a city refers to the actors such as individual buildings, streets, parks, objects, landscapes, people, etc. As the co-relations of these actors are always reforming and advancing, they open new windows to achieving cultural vibrancy, and environmental sustainability. People from different backgrounds, different cultures, and different parts of the city rush to an area through some traffic intersections that create the assemblage of people in the nodes. All the components create connections within themselves that are not prefixed or predetermined but continuously evolving. That is one of the key impacts of theoretical assemblage.
Rhizomes
Assemblage of People, Objects, Nodes and Gateways
It can be understood that people come from various parts of the city that have their unique identities, histories, and experiences in living in the society. All these create multiple and overlapping layers that can never be expressed with single entity but rather a collective total. Therefore, when they enter the site by using nodes from different parts, it creates networks for new ideas, opportunities, connections, and possibilities. This network can be referred to as rhizomes.
Entrace / Gateway
the city as these spaces hold the over city together. The color of the entrance has been intentionally red to symbolize the boldness in scale and in color as well.
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FormalCivicArea GreenArea Informal Area Informal Area Informal Area FormalArea FormalArea Informal Area Informal Area MixedUseArea MixedUseArea Primary Roads Nodes Traffic Signals Secondary Roads Tertiary Roads Quaternary Roads Quinary Roads Rail lines Nodes Edges Boundaries Traffic Signal Entrances Contextual Map of Cardiff University Area Park Place, Cardiff. There are eight traffic signals surrounding the Cathay Park area, which are crucial in position as they are the nodal points of the area with different scales and activities. Moreover, these nodal points act as the urban threshold of this area between formality and informality. Different groups of people of different ages from the surrounding informal neighbourhoods and residential areas must pass these nodes to enter the Cathay Park University main building area, which is highly academic and formal.
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Traffic Intersections / Nodes
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park road. The object serves not only as an entrance but also as a Landmark where an assemblage of people can gather and diverge to different points of the site. The size and proportion of the object are significantly large which will have an impact
different areas
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An archway-shaped object facing Bute Park has been visualized in the node between the north road and the road that passes through the
on the people who come from
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People from different parts of the city are rushing towards the Entraces to go-in and explore. The small creative intervention can transform an entire space into social cohesion hub by dividing it into small pieces which are also connected with each other and create a progression of urban life. Different parts of the city are connected
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Node Exploration to identify the potential points to go-in Towards King Edward (VII) Avenue From North Road to Corbet Road From City Center to Park Place
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Butetown, Cardiff.
This is an individual piece of work from ‘Designing Cities’ studio of M.Sc in International Planning and Urban Design (IPUD) at Cardiff University, which aims to provide the opportunity to apply context-based information and theoretical concepts in a master plan for a fully integrated urban mixed-use development. We were required to select a site of our choice within the Butetown area in Cardiff that we analysed for our group assessment and critically analyse, assess, and improve its quality from an urban design perspective.
INTERGRATED URBAN MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT 02
Conceptual Diagram of VIBRANT COMMUNITY Conceptual Sketch of DESIGN IDEA COMMUNITY VIBRANT Celebration Community Interaction Open Green Spaces Urban Life Social Cohesion 02050 100 1000 m. Master Plan (As Shown) 1 4 2 3 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 Community Area Residential Area Green Open Spaces Internal Green Spaces Existing Block Commercial Area Bi-cycle Route River Tuff Roads Pedestrians 1.Mixed-Use Block 2.Residential Block 3.Community Block 4.Existing Building 5.Central Public Open Green Space 6.Green Space by the river 7.Vehicular Roads 8.Pedestrians 9.Private Open Green Space 10. Pocket Green Space 11. Walking Bridge 12.Sidewalk 13.Semi-Public Open Green Space 14.River Tuff 5 8 B B’ C C’ A A’ Creating a ‘Vibrant Community’ by providing adequate and accessible open green spaces to enhance social cohesion, and community interaction for celebrating urban life. VIBRANT COMMUNITY Design Principles Site & Context Analysis Central Green Space: Green Belt, Green-Pockets & Green Network: Creating a central open green space to serve the community for different purposes. It will be the interaction hub for the whole community, with good permeability. So that people can come from other parts of the site at any time and make the site more interactive. Site Outline Community Green Spaces Accessibilities Site Outline Green Belts Central Green River Tuff Green Pocket Space Community Green Spaces Proposed Site Outline Potential Connectors Exsting Green Potential Green Keeping Existing Buildings: Keeping some of the existing building blocks which are not that old and good in use. Proposed Building Block Existing Building Block Accessible Public Space: Creating more public spaces that are easily accessible. So that people in and outside the community or different parts of the cities can come to the public areas and enjoy every aspect of urban life in the accessible public space. Access Points Building Blocks Public Space Creating designated community area will be the entertainment and recreational center for the community and the whole of Butetown and the city. This area will keep the community lively for 24x7 hours. Designated Community Area: Community Area Residential Area Green Spaces Connections Mixed-Use Area Creating Internal community space that will enhance the social cohesion of the communities. Building Blocks Community Green Spaces Internal Community Space: Separate Zoning & Buffering: Creating three separate zones such as a mixed-used zone, residential zone and community zone and open green spaces between these zones so that they can act as a buffer space. These buffer zones can also act as connectors between these zones to have an integrated community. Mixed-Use Zone Residential Zone Connections Buffer GreenSpaces Community Zone Permeability & Accessibility Creating an area with good permeability and easy accessibility. So that people can move quickly and frequently from one point to another. It will eventually help establish an integrated connection with different parts of the city. Mixed-Use Zone Residential Zone Connections Green Spaces Community Zone Pedestrian & Bicycle Network: Creating continuous and uninterrupted pedestrian and bicycle connections for easy and quick movement from one place to another. These connections will form a network within the site and different parts of the city. This will improve the overall transportation system and reduce dependency on motor vehicles. Pedestrian Intersection Point Pedestrian Network Site Outline Site Outline Bicycle Intersection Point Bicycle Network Bicycle Network Diagram Pedestrian Network Diagram Creating green space alongside the river tuff and some green pocket spaces all over the site to enhance the recreational facility of the community. These green spaces will also help create diversified community as people outside will also gather here. Creating connections among the community green spaces and also establishing connections with the other green spaces PUBLIC TRANSPORT City Circle (clockwise) via Cardiff Bay, Grangetown, Canton, CMet Llandaff, Heath Hospital, Albany Road, Tremorfa, Splott, OceanWay City Centre Sports Village via Bute Street, Cardiff Bay. City Centre Cardiff Bay via Lloyd George Avenue, County Hall •The site has very good accessibility from the surrounding areas. •Butetown acts as the connector between City Center & Cardiff Bay. •There are no continuous bicycle and pedestrian networks for the dwellers. •There is no vehicular access from Dumballs Road to Bute Street. •There are different types of nodes which represents the intersections. PUBLIC TRANSPORT MAP Primary Roads Secondary Roads Tertiary Roads Pedestrians Bus Stop Train StationNodes CITYCENTER BUTETOWN CARDIFFBAY Bicycle and Pedestrian Route Map Connection Diagram Butetown Dedicated Bus Route Map Bicycle Root Pedestrian Root Next Bike StopUnder Pass Less Cycle Friendly Area Connecting Road Nodes Underpass 01 03 02 PUBLIC SPACE & URBAN BLOCKS Rectangular Irregular Irregular LinearRectangular PUBLIC SPACE & URBAN BLOCK MAP Public Space Built Form Unbuilt Area Pathways DISPARITY MAP TYPES OF PUBLIC SPACES NETWORK MAP Irregular Less Facilitate Area with Public Space Fairly Facilitate Area with Public Space Disparity Line Fairly Facilitate Area with Public Space Potential Horizontal Connections Catchment Area (800m 10 min. of walking distance) Vertical Connections •All the public spaces are within catchment area of 800m or 10 minutes of walking distance from the adjacent neighbourhoods. •There are clear disparities in serving with public spaces on the both sides of dumballs road. •Public spaces are vertically connected. •Lack of public space networks and horizontal connectivity. •There are different types of public spaces according to their shape, size and usage. Cardiff Bay Bute Dock Dragon Sqr. Loudon Sqr. Callaghan Sqr. Central Square 03 01 02 05 06 04 LANDSCAPE •Large chunks of green spaces with facilities are serving the adjacent neighbourhoods. •All the green spaces are in catchment dia of 800 meters or 10 minutes walking distance from the neighbourhoods. •Various types of plantations have been found here in terms of canopy dia and species. •Accessible green spaces are inadequate in comparison with open spaces on both sides of dumballs road. LANDSCAPE MAP Silurian Park CHILDREN SCANSIS SKATING MUGA EQUIPMENT TRIM TRAIL CHILDREN PLAY FITNESSS EQUIPMENT FITNESSS TRIM TRAIL 3G PITCH PLANTATION MAP Silurian Park Canal Park Vegetations Parks Playground Accessible Green Space Green Covered Area Plantations Catchment Area (800m or 10 min. of walking distance) 01 02 PERMEABILITY & LEGIBILITY Proposed Site Outline PERMEABILITY MAP Primary Pathways Secondary Pathways Tertiary Pathways Pedestrians Pathways Landmarks Permeable Area Map Fairly Permeable Very Permeable Less Permeable •There are fairly permeable, very permeable and less permeable areas in the site which have been divided by dumballs road and Lloyd George Ave. •The dead ends have tackled the permeability in some parts. •There are three different kinds of edges in the site: i) soft or green edge ii) wall or hard edge iii) water edge •The landmarks are significant and they are different in size, height, use and architectural expressions. LANDUSE LANDUSE MAP •The residential blocks occupy the majority of the postcode CF10 5JD, they are within the 800m catchment area (10 Min walk) and are all close to an accessible green space •Photo 5 shows some derelict and abandoned warehouses, these sites provide us with the potential to intervene with new development projects. •The connections between the green spaces are not very desirable. •Due to the mixed land use of the area with the different religious believes, this may cause social issues due to the centralized locations of places of worship. Proposed Site Outline Mixed-Use Development Vacant Land/ Construction Education Green Spaces Public Sectior Buildings Parking Lots Religious Institutions Military Building (NAVY) EDGE MAP Soft Edge Wall Edge Water Edge Principality Stadium Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff Council Building 04 Piedhead Building
This is my individual Course Work from ‘Site Planning, Design & Development’ module of M.Sc in International Planning and Urban Design (IPUD) at Cardiff University. The aim of this project is to explore the design process and to develop spatial awareness through preparing a site layout for a high-density housing site in Butetown/Cardiff Bay. Housing density should be around 50 -100 dwellings per hectare, and should be consistent with the standards in Cardiff Local Development Plan 2006-2026 for affordable housing, open space and car parking.
DESIGN CONCEPT
The main concept of the housing layout is to create central green spaces to facilitate all the housing units. In addition, a few green areas have been provided that will serve the purpose of landscaping and pocket-breathing spaces for the dwellers. Furthermore, a prominent vehicular entry point (5500 mm) and two exit points (4800 mm) along with inner vehicular roads (4100 mm) have been designed for easy movement. In addition, an integrated pedestrian (Min. 1800 mm to Max. 2400 mm) network and some pedestrian access and exit points have provided easy pedestrian movement from all directions. Each housing unit has separate parking spaces (2400 mm. X 4800 mm.).The housing units have been designed in such a way that they can have maximum sunlight and north-south ventilation. A central community space has also been provided, serving the two main green areas.
LAYOUT
03 Butetown,
Conceptual Sketch of DESIGN IDEA BUBBLE DIAGRAM A4232 TheRedDragonCentre Shelter LEGENDS Building Block Community Block Central Green Other Green Space Parking Space Vehicular Entry View to Green Space Vehicular Exit Vehicular Road Pedestrian Entry & Exit Pedestrian Network Site Outline Main Roads 01 03 02 DETAILED LAYOUT PLAN (Scale As Shown) A B C D E F G H I J K 01 02 Building Block Comminuty Block Central Green (Play Space) Green Space (Landscape) Parking Space Vehicular Entry Vehicular Exit Inner Road Pedestrian Entry & Exit Site Outline Pedestrian Main Road Footpath Terrace Housing Pedestrians Entry and Exit Vehicular Exit Main Road Green for Landscaping Parking Inner Vehicular Road Central Green (formal play)Space 01 Community Block One-Bed Apartments (Double Aspects) Footpath Pedestrians Central Green (formal Play) Space 02 Vehicular Entrance 5500mm. 4100 mm. 4800 mm. Total Site Area = 01 Hectare 10000 Sqm. Total number of dwelling units = 75 The car parking ratio = 1:1 Total number of car parking spaces = 75 The area of formal play spaces = 1,464.849 Sqm. The area of total green spaces for landscapes = 578.33 Sqm. Total area of open green spaces = 2,475.179 Sqm. The percentage of total open green spaces = 24.75 % Total number of affordable units = 36 (A, B, I, H, G, F) The percentage of affordable units = 48% Development Schedule Block NameType of DwellingsNo of FloorsDwelling UnitsParking (Ration 1:1) A One-Bed Apartment (Double Aspect) 3 6 6 B One-Bed Apartment (Double Aspect) 3 6 6 C One-Bed Apartment (Double Aspect) 3 6 6 D One-Bed Apartment (Double Aspect) 3 6 6 9 9 E F One-Bed Apartment (Double Aspect) 3 6 6 G One-Bed Apartment (Double Aspect) 3 6 6 H One-Bed Apartment (Double Aspect) 3 6 6 One-Bed Apartment (Double Aspect) 3 6 6 Row Terrace House 3 Row Terrace House 3 12 12 K Row Terrace House 3 6 6 TOTAL 75 75
URBAN MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY HOUSING
DESIGN
Cardiff.
Townscape Analysis 01 07 04 09 06 02 FRONTAGES 04 Active Frontages 05 Inactive Frontages Active frontages are connected with the community space and multifunction. Inactive frontages are not connected with community space. 18 CHANGES IN LEVELS 17 With Steps With Walking Ramp Level changes have been done quite successfully at some vital points with steps, walking ramps and mild contours. PATHWAYS 01 Main Pathway 02 Pedestrian Pathway 03 Dead End Interconnected with each other and formed a pedestrian network. Social-interaction and celebration points but dead end pathways have no proper use. 05 ENCLOSURE 06 Enclosed with Building Properly enclosed space and the courtyard serves as a social gathering space. Serves as buffering layer and public interaction space for neighborhood. 07 Naturally Enclosed 08 Not Enclosed Doesn’t give sense of enclosure at all. GATEWAYS The whole area has no gateways which is negtaive issue. 09 No Gateways 11 13 14 VIEWS & VISTAS 10 Millennium Center The Red Dragon Centre 11 Lloyd George Ave Schooner Way Cardiff Council 12 13 14 The iconic and ultimatecultural hub of the city. The most prominent and iconic view of the site. Popular entertainment destination of the city. Properly visible from the main pathway. Cardiff council building. Clearly visible from the. Most iconic vista of the site. A vista that attracts all. A vista that holds the two landmarks in single frame. OPPORTUNITY & PROBLEM SPACE Silurian Park is the only public open green space in this area. This space is considered to be an opportunity space. Large chunks open hard surfaces in the prominent ocation of the site. Considered to be a problematic space on this site. 15 Oppotunity Space 16 Problem Space N 16 15 12 08 03 10 17 18 Primary Pathways Closed Pathways Looped Pathways Pedestrian Pathways Dead End Naturally Enclosed Space Enclosed Space with Infrastructures Not Properly Enclosed Enclosed with Greenery and Building Site Outline Pedestrian Meeting Point Changes in Levels Active Frontages Inactive Frontages Vista View Problem Space Opportunity Space 19 Pedestrian thourgh Green Space 20 Beside Lloyd George Ave. 21 Through Henke Ct 22 Pedestrian Junction Point in Green Space 23 Neighborhood Juntion Point 24 Glanhowny Cl Junction Point A strong network of pedestrian routes has been formed. Strong hierarchy of pedestrian network is easily observed. Some of the network points have gone through the green spaces and inner community spaces. Pedestrian junction points act as interaction spaces. Some of the points act as connectors between green spaces and building blocks but inadequate in numbers. Points of opportunity for the site. PEDESTRIAN NETWORK PEDESTRIAN NETWORK DIAGRAM JUNCTIONS DIAGRAM 19 20 21 JUNCTIONS ROADS & PEDESTRIANS GREEN PARK UNUSED GREEN PEDESTRIAN NETWORK 22 23 24 COMMUNITY SPACE 25 Pedestrian thourgh Green Space 26 Beside Lloyd George Ave. Number of community spaces are inadeqaute and no strong visual connections and green network among the community spaces. Number of surface parking spaces are major in number. COMMUNITY SPACE DIAGRAM ROADS & PEDESTRIANS PARKING SPACES GREENERY BUILDING BLOCKS COMMUNITY SPACES CONNECTIONS WITH WATERFRONT 27 Direct Connec�ons Through Building 28 Blocked Connec�on Some connections have been made through the green and community spaces to the waterfront. In some points, connections have been made directly with the waterfront. In some points, connections have been obstacled by buildings. CONNECTIONS WITH WATERFRONT DIAGRAM ROADS & PEDESTRIANS PARKING SPACES WATERBODY GREENERY BUILDING BLOCKS COMMUNITY SPACES CONNECTIONS BLOCKED CONNECTIONS 28 27 25 26 JUNCTION POINTS
RETHINKING
Butetown, Cardiff.
This design research explores the correlation between Butetown's urban public green spaces, community dynamics, and well-being. Extensive analysis through multiple methodologies including mapping, observations, and photo-walks in public green spaces highlights the vital role of urban green spaces in enhancing community well-being . Concerns like internal connectivity, indirect entrances, and anti-social behaviours suggest a need for urban design intervention. The proposed design intervention involves creating an interconnected pathway to promote walking, cycling, community activities, and social cohesion and participation, contributing to a vibrant atmosphere for people to enjoy and enhancing overall well-being.
Central Square
Callaghan Square
Craiglee Drive Children's Playground
Loudoun Square
Canal Park
Silurian Park Bute Dock
Red Dragon Square
Cardiff Bay
URBAN COMMUNITY PUBLIC GREEN SPACES OF BUTETOWN, CARDIFF AS A CENTRE FOR WELL-BEING. 04
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Blow-Up
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Proposed Urban Intervention in Butetown Community Proposed Urban Intervention in Butetown Community
Some insightful feedback from the respondents while asking the reason behind their usage or what attracts them to use urban public and green spaces Thematic analysis of the feedback by the respondents and their connection with the sense of community and well-being
Respondent’s feedback has been categorised into four themes and each of the themes is inter-connected with the Sense of Community and well-being that forms Community Well-being altogether
AHMED PARK 05
REHABILITATION OF JUSTICE SHAHABUDDIN
Gulshan 02, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed Park in Dhaka is a 9-acre green space that focuses on inclusivity, sustainability, and nature. It is adorned with a variety of 1765 tree species. The design features five types of walkways, each offering unique experiences, and permeable cement pavement to recharge groundwater. The revitalised central pond is surrounded by walkways and a
DESIGN OBJECTIVES
Continuous Walking, Cycling, and Wheeling.
Enjoyment and Comfort for different age groups.
Easy Access and Barrier Free movement.
Walking Facilities on different levels.
Ensuring Safety and Security.
DESIGN
DESIGN CONSTRAINTS
Environmental Quality Waste management.
Green Space, Habitats, and Biodiversity (SDG 15)
Habitat and Biodiversity Conservation and Restoration.
Health and Well-Being (SDG 3)
Creation of opportunities for relaxation and recreation.
Inclusive and Effective Governance (SDG 16)
Effective management
Social Justice, Cohesion, and Equity (SDG 10) Social interaction.
Inclusivity, Equality and Equity Protection Comfort Enjoyment The
Saving Eco - System and Bio - Diversity
Individual and Community Well-Being
first section deals with the obligatory precondition to stay outside at all: Protection. The second section
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preconditions to spend more
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The third section of criteria refers to amenities in public spaces:
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Enjoyment. Fulfilment
The fourth section of criteria refers to a sense of satisfaction and achievement derived from fulfilling one's desires, goals, or expectations
0310172330FT Pavements Diagram Designed Vegetation Diagram Designed Vegetation Diagram Sand Pool Ground Cover Water Permeable Concrete Flower Beds Water Body Soft Pavement Big Trees Flower Beds Brick Pavement Existing Trees Waterbody Ground Cover C.C Block Pavement Bi-Cycle Pavement Water Walkway Semi Pavements Ground Cover Waterbody
IDEAS ACHIEVEMENT Master Plan
The Bashabo Playground is a project under the Jol Shobuje Dhaka Mega Project launched by the Dhaka South City Corporation in 2015. Our organization, Vitti Sthapati Brindo Ltd., was one of the three leading consultants involved in the project. The playground, located in the Khilgaon Zone, serves four major communities and was plagued by issues such as flooding and poor fencing. To address these issues, we raised the playground 3 feet from the road level and implemented a proper drainage system. We also made the fencing transparent to allow for better connectivity between the inside and outside areas. Other features included an entry gate house, walkways, trash bins, drinking water facilities, and seating benches. Overall, the Bashabo Playground has transformed the lifestyle of the Bashabo community.
DESIGN CONCEPT & IDEAS
An urban playground needs a lot of supporting functions to operate successfully. Here we find the disorganization of functions so one of the major concept and design ideas was to organize all the functions and maintain the playground properly.
PLAYGROUND 06 Bashabo,
REVITALISATION OF BASHABO
Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Public Toilet Primary Entry Waiting Changing Room Walk Way Gallery Net Practice Football Field Secondary Entry Secondary Entry Public Toilet Primary Entry Waiting Gallery Walk Way Net Practice Football Field Secondary Entry Primary Entry Functions Usage Maximum Minimum Scattered Usage Organised Functions Changing Room Children Playing Area Children Playing Area Master Plan Main Road 06 01 07 02 03 04 05 05 08 08 09 10 11 12 12 13 14 14 14 15 PLAYGROUND 07 TOT LOT 06 WALKWAY 08 ENTRY GATE HOUSE 01 SEATING GALLERY 05 TOILET (M/F) 03 DRESSING ROOM 02 GARDENS 04 09 TRANSPARENT FENCING NET PRACTICE 11 GREEN GALLERY 10 POCKET ENTRY 12 RUNNING TURF 13 FOOTPATH 14 DRINKING WATER FOUNTAIN 15
ACTIVE STREETSCAPE FOR WALKABLE, LIVEABLE STREET 07 Dhaka, Bangladesh. CORRIDOR A Masterplan CORRIDOR B PROPOSED PLAN CORRIDOR A PROPOSED PLAN CORRIDOR B SURVEY METHODOLOGY & DESIGN CANOPY ROADSIDE GROUND PLANE BUILDING WALL GROUND PLANE Pedestrian walkways of the streetscape have been extended to the private owned land, up to the vertical surface. It has been considered as a variable surface where the textures are changing with use rather than a continuous strip. A standard height of 8 feet sidewalk has been introduced with no steps; rather ramps have been used for smooth transitions of pedestrian accessibility. Side-wall has been considered as vertical pedestrian surface. As the existing sidewalk is narrow, the walls have been turned into green vertical surface. Where more space is available, mural walls with local area maps have been introduced. A new visually permeable surface has been introduced between the two existing surfaces: road and sidewalk. This new surface consists of street lights, furniture, sculptures and trees. A continuous bicycle lane has been introduced to facilitate the bicycle users. Street lights has been introduced in both side of the streets. From the pedestrian perspective, the sidewalk is conceptualised as a room with four planes. The top of this "room" is considered canopy, which can be of two types: natural and man-made. Tree canopies have been introduced on the walkways, and man-made canopies, such as bus stand roofs, will go green. ROADSIDE BUILDING WALL CANOPY CORRIDOR A CORRIDOR B SIDEWALK ROOM Aerial View of CORRIDOR A Aerial View of CORRIDOR Proposed Section of Road 32 Intersection
HI-TECH / ELECTRONIC CITY, SYLHET. 08
Hi-Tech City, Sylhet (Sylhet Electronic City) has been developed with a holistic approach to self-sustain comprehensively by accumulating supporting services, public amenities, residential facilities, and recreational zones in addition to necessary services to maintain factories and proper docking and transportation facilities. The development has been envisioned in phases keeping open the provision of future expansion. A bus stop has been proposed near the site’s entry to enhance its connectivity and facilitate industrial workers’ transportation.
DESIGN IDEAS
Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Smart Transportation Smart Homes Smart Agriculture Smart Energy Smart Infrastructures Smart City Services Smart Health Smart Industry SELF- SUSTAINABLE SMART CITY 1. Single House Residence 2. Apartment Zone 3. Mosque 4. School 5. Community Field 6. Health Care 7. Shopping 8. Convention & Conference 9. Dormitory Block 10. Park & Zoo 11. Administrative Management 12. Security Control 13. Parking 14. Administrative Office 15. Bank 16. Incubator (I.T.T.I.C.) 17. Club House 18. Exhibition 19. Driver's Waiting 20. Golf Course 21. Tennis & Badminton Court 22. Restaurant 23.Boat Club 24. Hotel 25. Fire Service 26. Multitenant Building 27. Wtp 28. Etp 29.Satp 30. Power Plant 31. Gas Field Power Generator 32. Power Substation 33. Industrial Zone 34. Water Tank 35. Warehouse 38. Utility 37. Odf 38. Maintenance Office 39. Gate House 40. Information Center TARGET
HI-TECH CITY / SILICON VALLEY, RAJSHAHI 09
Construction works of the Hi-tech City or Silicon Calley,Rajshahi along the eye-catching and mind-blowing bank of the mighty river Padma in Rajshahi is on the final touch. Aimed at establishing knowledge-based industries through ensuring area wise development the Hi-Tech City has been established on 31 acres of land at Nabinagar area adjacent to the city with a cost of around Taka 335.51 crore. As a whole, it is intended to generate employment opportunities for 14,000 males and females ultimately. Around 90 percent implementation works of the project has so far been completed on an average. The infrastructure development works include land development, a 10-storey silicon tower in the area of 2.70 lakh square feet, a substation building, internal roads and drains, boundary wall and high-speed internet. Eradicating their curses of unemployment, the competent workforces are now engaged in online markets successfully. They are also working as technicians of generating skilled manpower.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
1. Sub-Station Building 2. Gymnasium Building 3. Silicon Tower(Multi-Purpose Building) 4. Gate House 5. Guard Barrack 6. Maintanance And Security Building 7. Electrical Switching House 8. Drivrs Waiting And Parking Shed 9. Parking Lot 10. Fire Brigade 11. Industrial Building 12. School 13. Housing 14. Stp & Fsm Plant 15. Main Water Pump House 16. Alternative Drainage Outfall 17. Main Drainage Outfall To Drain CONNECTIVITY EMPLOYMENT REVENUE Smart Industry Revenue CONNECTIVITY
HI-TECH CITY / BUSINESS PARK, GAZIPUR. 10
Kaliakair, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City (BHTC) is a business park in Kaliakair, Gazipur District, Bangladesh. Originally called Kaliakoir Hi-Tech Park, after the municipality in which it is located it was renamed in June 2016 to honor (Father of the Nation).Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.Many companies have invested in this sector.The original 232 acres (94 ha) site is divided into five blocks. Block 1 is reserved for government use. Blocks 2 and 5 are being built by Summit Technopolis, a joint venture between Summit Group of Bangladesh and Infinity Infotech Parks of India. Bangladesh TechnoSity is developing Block 3. As of 2020, Block 4 has not been awarded. Summit Technopolis broke ground on their portion on 28 February 2016. By June of that year, the project had been expanded to 355 acres (144 ha).
DESIGN CONSIDERATION
WATER NETWORK & HYDROLOGY ACCESSIBILITY / CONNECTIVITY Hotel & Convention 4% LandAllocatedforFuture Development 28% Mosque & ReligiousService 2% Residence 19% Forest 2% School & Field 4% Shopping & TrainingCentre 2% Social &HealthcareFacilities 2% Waterbody 9% Utilities 2% Road & Footpath 26% 01 02 06 05 04 04 03
SATELLITE CITY MASTER PLAN MIDDLE INCOME PEOPLE
Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The main design objective was to create sustainable housing facilities for middle-income people especially. So keeping the construction costing low is one of the major design considerations of this project so that people of middle income can afford their own home of living in a sustainable environment with all the facilities have been accommodated. While designing the master plan the main site consideration was to facilitate the housing people with gentle breezes and serene beauty as well. Providing all the basic facilities to the housing people, another strong design considerations are to facilitate as many as green spaces across the lakeside. So that the lakeside activities give meaning to comfortable and standard living to the user group.
IDEA GENERATION
DESIGN CONSIDERATION
The key design considerations were to create spaces in different levels according to use for the community people. We tried to give some open spaces in the buildings on different floors. This would be very much effective because the community people would be able to communicate with each other through these spaces Even People can go from one building to another through the bridge connections. All these spaces can be defined as UTHAN. The visual linkage of these spaces is very clear. Alsoeffective for urban communications. Then we have tried to facilitate the dwellers with the courtyard o different clusters. They are also connected with greeneries. These spaces can be defined as ANGAN. Finally, we have created some central open spaces like amphitheater, riverside deck with community facilities like club, community hall, food shops, school, mosques, etc. These types of spaces were the main focus on design. These are called the PRANGAN.
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Master Plan 0310172330FT Lakeside Elevation 01 60’ Wide Road 30’WideRoad 30’ Wide Road Node 02 04 05 03 07 08 09 09 09 09 09 09 06 10 12 12 13 14 15 16 Lake 12 12 12 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 1.Entry and Exit 2.Internal Roads 3.Community Cafe 4.Mosque 5.School 6.Pavements and Walkways 7.Amphitheatre 8.Boat Ghat 9.Green Spaces and Courtyards 10.Community Hall 11.Toilets for Connecting Bridge 12.Parks and Green Belts 13.Health Care Centre 14.Ground Floor Parking 15.Building Core 16.Guard and Information Room
WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT OF KALLYANPUR 12
Kallyanpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Once known as the Venice of the East, Dhaka City is now regularly flooded due to damaged and disconnected water channels.
Water logging on the eastern part of the city easily clears out to the eastern rivers and canals. However, on the west edge, a north-south embankment has obstructed any access surface water to be discharged to the western rivers. Thus, additional pumps are used to pump out extra water to keep this area liveable.
The redevelopment of the lowlands and water retention ponds on the west will help retain excess flood water and create a hydro-ecological balance in the area. Kallyanpur Pond is such an important water Retention area the near the west embankment of the city.
DESIGN CONCEPT & IDEAS
ZONE _ 02
REGIONAL FOOD COURT & DAY LODGE
ZONE _ 03
WATER RETENTION AREA
TARGET PHILOSOPHY
TO RE PURPOSE PROBLEMS AS OPPORTUNITY
Re-acquiring water bodies from encroachment and revitalizing them as retention areas for water reserve Planning universal public spaces surrounding the water body including institutional and recreational functions. Support as relief space for busy transport hub and creating a breathing space within the city.
ENVIRONMENT
ECONOMY EQUITY
ZONE _ 04
BIODIVERSITY ISLAND
BIRD AVIARY & BUTTERFLY GARDEN
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BIODIVERSITY ISLAND
BIRD AVIARY & BUTTERFLY GARDEN
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LOTUS POND PEACE DECK
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SOLAR AQUATIC PARK
PROPOSEDMASTERPLAN
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HYDRO-ECOLOGICAL DIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT 13
Bashabo, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Once known as the Venice of the East, Dhaka City is now regularly flooded due to damaged and disconnected water channels.
Water logging on the eastern part of the city easily clears out to the eastern rivers and canals. However, on the west edge, a north-south embankment has obstructed any access surface water to be discharged to the western rivers. Thus, additional pumps are used to pump out extra water to keep this area livable.
The redevelopment of the lowlands and water retention ponds on the west will help retain excess flood water and create a hydro-ecological balance in the area. Kallyanpur Pond is such an important water Retention area the near the west embankment of the city.
DESIGN CONSIDERATION
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NATURE LEARNING YOUTH BASE CAMP
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NATURE HISTORY MUSEUM FLOATING
CONVENTION CENTER FLOATING
EXHIBITION HALL MULTILEVEL PARKING
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DESIGN STRATEGIES
CONSERVATION
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WATER RETENTION AREA
CANALDRIVE
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MINI GOLF COURSE
POTABLE SURFACE WATERTREATMENT PLANT
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SOLAR AQUATIC PARK
SOLAR AQUATICTREATMENT PLANT
MASTER PLAN
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BOAT CLUB
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BIRDS AVIARY
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SOLAR AQUATIC PARK
SOLAR AQUATICTREATMENT PLANT
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BOAT
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ARENA
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BIODIVERSITY PARKBEE
CULTURE
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FLOATING RESTAURANT
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RESTORATION REVITALISATION
ADAPTATION MAINTENANCE
The proposed renovation for the monument portico and master plan of Shoheed Buddhijibi Smritishoudho comprises of proposed ideas, like better pavement connection across the site that will encourage mass people more in order to get acquinted more with the monument and know more about our history. The overall size and height needs to be modified so that the the portico can be more prominent and remind us about it’s sancity. In the proposed design the height of the four walls hae been increased in a way that mergers more with the surrounding landscape. Proper design works at the plaze will enrich the experience for the visitors and can play an important role for urban integration.
make people more aware of the history and its significance, a library and documentation archive is needed. Access to information regarding
MEMORIAL COMPLEX 14 Bashabo, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
MARTYRED INTELLECTUALS
IDEA
1 4 3 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 8 2 1.Monument Portico 2.Plaza 3.Library 4.Prayer Space 5.Existing Resting Shade 6.Existing Water-body 7.Proposed Deck 8.Connecting Pavement 9.Proposed Ramp ProposedMaster-plan 0m5101520 MONUMENT Central monument erected for martyrs needs to be restored to re-establish it’s sanctity and integrity. The height of the monument as intended by original designer needs to represent the sacrifice of the martyrs and needs to be merged with surrounding trees height and landscape. The material also requires restoration and overhauling to re-enact the true expression of brick. PUBLIC PLAZA Plaza surrounding the monument needs enhancement to enrich user experience and appropriate integration of green and urban furniture. Plaza must provide an approach to monument in order to emphasis it’s significance and complement the scale along with the axis. LIBRARY & PRAYER SPACE
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trial of the collaborators will complement the intention of the memorial complex. SERVICE As thought of a complex of monument, public plaza, green park and library, the masterplan should have planned service network for water management and maintenance 3a 3a 3a Proposed height from top point of the walls 36’ which is currently 22’ The significant four walls are manipulated with theirstandingheight that will help merge themonument portico with the surrounding landscape The centralprotico ofthe plinth has heightthat -fourthofthenew height ofthe walls that creates betterbetterapertureforthe visitors and helps esbablish the prominence ofthe monument The continuous waterfallat the lowerportico the raised plinth along with thesubtle yet strong presence ofthe central porticowall signifies the enormoussacrifice and the merging of the with andlandscape demonstratesthe sacrifice of theintellectuals for their homeland MONUMENT PORTICO WALLS WITH PROPOSED HEIGHT MERGE WITH THE SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE. ADDITIONAL HEIGHTOFTHE MONUMENT HELPS TO EXTEND THE APERTURE OFTHEPORTICOFORTHE VIEWERS. The height of the whitemarble Plague at the centerhasbeenincreasedinorder re-establish the promonance of the the Plaque andit’ssignificant
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INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF SONADIGI COMPLEX 15
Kallyanpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Sonadighi, a traditional pond in Rajshahi city, is going to get back its lost glory because of massive development works being implemented by the Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC).The city corporation has adopted a gigantic step to give the pond a new look as soon as possible taking the issue of the long-cherished demands of the city dwellers into consideration. The historical pond will get a bright and modern shape as the need-based infrastructural development works are going on in full swing. Side by side with renovation works of the pond, walkway, mosque, open stage and information and communication technology library will be constructed centring the pond. On completion, the public, in general, can see the pond from at least three directions.
STRENGTH CONVERSATION CITY SERVICE COMBINATION
DESIGN CONCEPT & IDEAS
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