Adnan Ferdous Haque
PORTFOLIO
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.
-JIMMY HENDRIX
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CENTER FOR MUSIC
HOTEL
URBAN CORRIDOR
YOUTH CLUB
THE BENCH SPORTS CAFE
DESIGN 10
DESIGN 09
DESIGN 07
DESIGN 05
PROFESSIONAL PROJECT
ACADEMIC PROJECT
ACADEMIC PROJECT
ACADEMIC PROJECT
ACADEMIC PROJECT
YEAR 2010
YEAR 2011
YEAR 2011
YEAR 2010
YEAR 2009
TIME FRAME 3 Months
TIME FRAME 4 Months
TIME FRAME 4 Months
TIME FRAME 2 Months
TIME FRAME 2 Months
PARTNER ARCHITECT
STUDIO INSTRUCTORS
STUDIO INSTRUCTORS
STUDIO INSTRUCTORS
STUDIO INSTRUCTORS
Ar. Syeda Tamara Zafar
Professor Fuad H. Mallick
Ar. Atiqur Rahman
Assistant Professor
Ar. Marina Tabassum
CLIENT
Professor Zainab F. Ali
Ar. Imon Chowdhuree
Iftekhar Ahmed
Ar. Shams Mansoor Ghani
Syed Shihab Zafar
Ar. Abul Fazal Mahmudunnobi
Assistant Professor
Ar. Shakil Ahmad Shimul
Sheik Rubaiya Sultana
Efaz R Khan
CENTER FOR MUSIC PROJECT: Center For Music (Thesis Project) LOCATION: Purbachal, Bangladesh YEAR: 2011 STUDIO INSTRUCTORS: Professor Fuad H. Mallick Professor Zainab F. Ali Ar. Abul Fazal Mahmudunnobi Ar. Shakil Ahmad Shimul
Music is an art form whose medium is sound. For
such as the World Music Festival, celebrating Folk,
and exchange ideas about music, culture and life
people in various cultures music is an important
Classical, Jazz and Blues genre of music. Artists across
itself. We could learn a lot more about the artists
part of their way of life. Ancient Greek and Indian
the globe are coming to take part in this festival.
and they could learn more about our culture, music,
Philosophers
ordered
The festivals are being held in venues like Women’s
and perspectives, which could lead to a successful
horizontally as melodies and vertically as harmonies.
Complex, B.I.C.C, Army Stadium etc. But the venues
development in aspects of knowledge, culture and
Bangladesh, is one of the fastest growing countries
lack proper acoustics and space. If there was proper
society. Being a musician come architect myself I
in the world and has become a host for sports, music
designed Center where music could be celebrated
was keen on undertaking this challenge for my thesis
and other activities celebrating life. Alternative to
year long these artists could perform there, and
project.
Cricket World Cup, other activities are taking place,
afterwards give lectures, attend workshops, share
defined
music
as
tones
Center for Music / 01
BANGLADESH, DHAKA
DHAKA, PURBACHAL
PRO CE S S
Inspired by Iannis Xenakis, who pioneered the use of mathematical models in music such as applications of set theory, stochastic processes, game theory and also an important influence on the development of electronic and computer music. He integrated music with architecture, designing music for pre-existing spaces, and designing spaces to be integrated with
PURBACHAL, SECTOR 29
COMPOSITE DIAGRAM
ROAD NETWORK
specific music compositions and performances.
SECTOR 29, SITE SOUND WAVES
01
INITIAL SKETCHES
02
CONCEPTUAL MODEL
03
PHASE 01 MODEL
04
PHASE 02 MODEL
05
FINAL MODEL
06
LAKES AND GREENS
LANDUSE
SIT E INVENTO RY
The journey began inspired by
which was derived from the song
the form, changing the volume
The site is situated 16 KM N.E from Dhaka. The rivers
Iannis Xenakis. Who is known for
‘High Hopes’ from the album ‘The
and morphology of the form. Step
Balu and Shitalakshya flows on the West and East
designing
derived
Division Bell’ by Pink Floyd with the
05. Courtyard, dock and double
side of the city. A 300 feet wide road intersecting
from algorithms from music which
aid of a wave pattern generating
height
at Pragati Sharani connects the town with Dhaka.
he composed. A similar approach
software.
manipulating the overall volume
Recreational facilities are scarce in our country.
was taken in the design, the
Step 02. Initial sketches derived
and shape. Step 06. Final detailed
The Center for Music will act as a cultural hub for
Center for Music.
from the sound waves pattern.
model
the community of Purbachal, educating the youth,
The above images illustrates the
Step
were added to the shell structure.
being a platform from where they can be inspired,
development
dimensional form was generated
Landscape
and by encouraging the interaction of people of all
entire project.
for volumetric analysis.
designed bu adjusting the site.
ages through music and broadening their skills.
Step
01.
architecture
process
Sound
wave
for
the
pattern
03.
A
conceptual
three
spaces
with
were
created
elevation. and
plazas
Details were
Step 04. Functions were added to Center for Music / 02
SOUTH ELEVATION 20’
40’
80’
EAST ELEVATION
ILLUSTRATIONS
NORTH ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION
LEVEL 03 60’ 120’
GROUND FLOOR PLAN 240’
60’ 120’
LEVEL 02
240’
60’ 120’
240’
The Level 03 plan above illustrates the over all space
The Plan illustrates the site and its features for the institute.
The Level 02 plan illustrates the over all space allocations for
allocations for the second floor of the Center for Music.
Surrounded by a lake from west to east, it is accessed by an
the first floor of the Center for Music. The classrooms and music
The classrooms and music studios are located at the
arc shaped road on the S.W corner. The landscaped plaza
studios are located at the left separated by a courtyard, the
left separated by a courtyard, listening room, the library,
creates a buffer space, from the roads. N.W side features the
library, computer laboratory and listening room is situated at
computer laboratory which are double height are located
entry and concert hall. Classrooms, studios and seminar halls
the center while concert hall and back stage facilities are
at the center while concert hall and back stage facilities are
are located at the N and performance areas are located at
located at the right.
placed at the right.
the center. The amphitheater and restaurant is located at the
PERSPECTIVE
N.E near the lake.
SECTION AA’ 40’
80’
+40’ +28’ +16’ 00’
+03 +02 +01 00
-10’ -20’
-01 -02
SECTION BB’ 40’
80’
Center for Music / 03
AE R IAL V I E W
E X P LO D E D V I E W
CONCRETE ROOF
CONCRETE SHELL
DIAGRID STRUCTURE
GLASS
ACOUSTIC WALLS
CONCRETE FLOOR
LANDSCAPED PLAZA
three
internal spaces were designed to enrich
sound proof glass. The walls and floors
form at the left and an
and maximize the experience of both
were made of concrete with acoustical
exploded view showing all its layers at
listening to and performing music. The
treatment
the right. The idea was to capture the
material for the shell of the architecture
landscape and plaza were designed in
essence of music through an abstract form
was prefabricated concrete. Which wraps
relation to the exterior elevation and a
which was based off sound waves and
the entire exoskeleton diagrid structure.
balance between soft paved, green fields
their interactions in acoustical spaces. The
All the glasses used were double layered
and the lake were achieved.
The
above
dimensional
images
illustrates
a
wrapped
with
wood.
The
Center for Music / 04
AMP HITH EATER The
rendered
view
shows
the amphitheater. An open air space for performance. It descends down from the plinth in a cascade manner and spreads out to the lake. A stage to blow out peoples mind, where from a viewers perspective the artist would seem to float on water itself. A touch of green in the form of triangles were introduced in the design to keep the harmony
of
nature
in
balance and also to reduce the amount of hard surfaces.
U RB A N PLA ZA The
rendered
demonstrates plaza
view
the
which
is
urban
open
for
public interactions, activities, and open air concerts. The aim
was
to
increase
interaction
between
the the
people and the musicians. Soft paved landscape and green
fields
ambiance and
the
dramatizes provides
of
enrich the
surrounding the
the
exterior
site
harmony.
lake and The
desired space where people could just come relax, have a
picnic,
listen
to
great
music and meet interesting musicians. Center for Music / 05
HOTEL PROJECT: Hotel LOCATION: Gulshan Avenue YEAR: 2011 STUDIO INSTRUCTORS: Ar. Atiqur Rahman Ar. Imon Chowdhooree
The objective of this project was to design a
offers lodging to travelers and tourists. Consisting of
spacious setback with greens produced the room to
Commercial Hotel following the Rajuk Building Code,
all the luxuries and amenities required by the visitors
breathe and made it more private. Green terraces
2008. Which restricted the maximum ground coverage
starting from restaurants, spas, swimming pools to
were included in the design to create interior spaces
by 50 percent of the total site area, and having a 150
health care and fitness. Keeping all that into good
which were well lit by natural light, and allowed
feet maximum height limit, following the Civil Aviation
knowledge a Hotel is a powerhouse of functional
gathering spaces to be generated for the people.
rule. It was a semester long project, we had to study
layout, and solving it was a vigorous challenge I
The generated form was inspired by the ruins of old
the Building Code thoroughly in order to find the rules
had to endure during the semester. The idea was to
Mesopotamian civilization. It consists of a mixed-
and regulations to design a 15 storied Commercial
design a space for experience, where people could
use podium and two super structures, which are
Hotel. A Hotel is a commercial establishment, which
get away from their busy lives and recuperate. A
connected by a sky bridge. Hotel / 06
SIT E INVENTO RY The site is situated adjacent Gulshan Avenue, which connects Gulshan
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1 circle to Gulashan 2 circle. It is a mixed residential and commercial RAINY DAYS
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zone. High Rise buildings on the primary road and residential building in its shadows surround it. There are no parks or lakes nearby but there
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are urban green spaces with trees. As it is a diplomatic zone it is safe
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and secured. The primary roads are usually packed with traffic during
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Green and Lake
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The images above illustrate the changes in time from 2001 to 2010. It
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demonstrates the growth of the site surroundings leading to more high-
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rise buildings being formed overshadowing the residential buildings.
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Lack of green spaces and parks make it a concrete jungle packed
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with heavy traffic flow. Even though there is a steady lake surrounding
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the zone, access to it is not a luxury one can benefit from. It is not well
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maintained and illegal activities often take place along its banks.
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Land Use
Site Plan
Climate Graphs
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LAYER S
HOTEL
12 STOR I E D H OT E L + 3 B AS E M E NT S
GLASS
S T RU C TU R E C O LUM N S + 2 CORES + TR USS
WAL L S
FIXED AND SL ID I NG G L AS S + DOUBL E L AY E RD + HEAT RE S I S T ANT
CONCRE T E A N D BR I C K WAL L S WI T H AC O USTI C A L TR E A TM E N T
SCREEN
V E R T I CA L AC C ESS
C ONCRETE S CRE E NS
4 P AS S EN G E R LI F TS + 4 S E R V I C E LI F TS + 6 F I R E STA I R S + 2 G E NE R A L STA I R S
FL OOR SL AB S
16 C O N C R E TE F LA T SLA BS I N C LUD I N G BA SE M E N T A N D R O O F SLA BS
GR EENS
GR E E N TE R R A C E S + GARDENS
AMENITIES
3 SW I M M I N G P O O LS + 1 TE N N I S C O UR T
Hotel / 09
ILLUSTRATI ONS
The generated form illustrates three basements for parking, a mixed-use podium with an atrium space, comprising of all the amenities and luxuries required in a modern day Hotel. Two towers full of guest rooms, green terraces and a sky bridge to link the towers together.
Hotel / 10
Considerations were taken in the design to utilize the use of maximum daylight in the interior spaces, hence the use of a large atrium space and green terraces to make sure no corridor space were insufficient in lighting. The structural system, which is the spine of the entire architecture, was all concrete columns and concrete based flat slabs. The screen that wraps the architecture like an envelope was also part of the structural system. The layout for the entire complex was designed to ensure efficient system and planning in order to handle the complex functions of the Commercial Hotel.
Hotel / 11
URBAN CORRIDOR PROJECT: Urban Corridor LOCATION: SAARC Cirlce YEAR: 2010 STUDIO INSTRUCTORS: Assitant Professor Iftekhar Ahmed Assistant Professor Sheik Rubaiya Sultana
PHASE O1: STUDY
PHASE O2: GROUP PROPOSAL
PHASE O3: SOLITARY PROPOSAL
The purpose of this project was to investigate one of the busiest nodes of Dhaka city, which is the SAARC Circle, situated in the Karwan Bazaar Area. It was half a semester long group project. My group mates and I began our investigation by analyzing the site from its origins to the heavy traffic flow, dead zones, pedestrian accessibility, important architectures, near by lakes and parks and other details which needed to be addressed.
After analyzing our data’s and resources we provided a proposal, which we believed to be the ideal solution to the problems identified during our investigation. We suggested an elevated green plateau for pedestrians to use, which would also function as a park space. Allowing the pedestrians to cross the streets without getting killed in the process. In order to connect the existing park space and lake a bridge was suggested in the master plan. To solve the heavy traffic flow we suggested an underpass breaking the 7 street junctions to just 2 and 3 towers were suggested for compensation to the landowners.
After the group proposal the group had to split up and carry on with the detail design individually. I received a portion of the master plan consisting of the 2 towers and part of the green plateau. The basic idea was to design a modern high-rise building, which would connect with the green plateau from the plaza level. Making it more open towards urban activities to be generated.
ADNAN FERDOUS HAQUE DESIGN ILLUSTRATIONS RENDERS MASTER PLAN GREEN PLATEAU DETAILS
SYEDA TAMARA ZAFAR DESIGN ILLUSTRATIONS LITERATURE HIGH RISE DETAILS
SHEKHAR ADITIYA SAYEED DESIGN ILLUSTRATIONS MODEL MAKING PARK DETAILS
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HIST O RY
SOURCE: Google Images
KARWAN BAZAAR
SAARC FOUNTAIN
Karwan Bazaar dates back to the British Period. It was named after Karwan Singh and was situated
SOURCE: Google Images
PANTHAKUNJA
PAN PACIFIC SONARGAON HOTEL
The acronym of SAARC is south Asian association
It is one of the last surviving parks of Dhaka City
Sonargaon hotel was built on about 8 acres of land
for
established
on the Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue. Residents in the
in the heart of the city’s most prestigious place,
in Farm Gate as a market place for traders coming
in December 1985 by the head of states of
neighborhood said that the land for the Park was
Karwan Bazaar. The hotel was commissioned in
from all over Bengal. Later, it was moved to its
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan,
acquired in 1990 and all people who owned the land
august 1981. Since inception the business of the hotel
present location. Karwan Bazaar is the second
and Maldives. Bangladesh Government established
were paid full compensation. Initially Panthakunja
has grown exponentially, earning a considerable
largest Commercial Business District in Dhaka, after
this monument on the eve of the SAARC Summit.
used to be connected to the water body. Later, it
amount of foreign exchange for the country. Pan
Motijheel. The land use of this area is agglomerative,
Nitun Kundu, a Bangladeshi Artist made it with his
was filled up and a culvert made beneath it, during
Pacific Sonargaon Hotel is the leading 5 star hotel
a cluster of commercial office buildings surrounds
vision and creative idea. It is made with only steel,
the construction of the Panthapath Road.
of the country.
the markets and two prominent hotels stand in that
charming to look during nighttime while the light is
area. This jumble of land use poses a problem for that
focused on the rolling fountain water.
Regional
Cooperation.
It
was
area and around.
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SIT E INVENTO RY
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It is Dhaka City’s second largest commercial district. 5 roads such as
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Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Sonargaon Road and Panthapath meet
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narrowing down the passage for other vehicles to pass through. The
it an ideal spot for drug addicts and homeless people to take refuge.
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the streets. The existing park and lake are not well maintained making
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lack of foot over bridges makes it difficult for the pedestrians to cross the streets. Vendors congest the footpaths forcing people to walk on
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parking spaces. Cars are parked on the streets illegally taking space
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at the SAARC circle creating the node. Heavy traffic clogs up the streets during peak hours due to the buildings, which lack sufficient
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SOLID AND VOID PETRO BANGLA
KARWAN BAZAAR FISH MARKET
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SOURCE: Google Images
STRENGTH
WEAKNESS
OPPORTUNITY
THREATS
The broad streets provide sufficient setback for the
Our investigations led us to find that the area had
Being the second largest Commercial Business District
There are a number of extortions, which may
mass of Commercial Office Buildings. There is a green
poor waste management system, which piled up at
of Dhaka city, if it is redesigned in an efficient way it
hinder the site. If the illegal parking spaces are not
park and lake for the public. There are abundant
the park entrance. The park being there for public
can set an example for other zones to follow. There
controlled in time, vehicular movements on the
streetlights and trees. Sidewalks are found adjacent
use is surrounded by a fences making it uninviting
are scopes to provide and underpass and elevated
streets may become catastrophic leading to affect
to every street and zebra crossings for pedestrians
and it has also become a hot spot for drug addicts
expressways, sky trains, pedestrian pathways, cycle
other neighboring areas as well. The already polluted
the pedestrians to use in order to cross the streets.
and homeless people who take refuge in it. Traffic is
lanes etc. The quality of the lake and park spaces
lake needs to be preserved and well maintained
It is the second largest Commercial business District
heavy during peak hours and the lack of proper Bus
can be improved so that people can enjoy it rather
for the ecosystem to prosper in that area. If land
in Dhaka, consisting of Hotels Commercial Office
bays and parking spaces make the road conditions
than stay away in fear of getting mugged. Parking
grabbers seize the park space and make buildings, a
Buildings, Markets, Shopping Malls, Park, etc.
even worse. There is no proper foot over bridge and
towers can be introduced and some open street
huge chunk of green will be lost permanently. A rise
the pedestrians are forced to walk on the streets as
parking spaces can be organized. Overall an efficient
in pollution will make the air toxic to breathe. Since
the vendors clog all the sidewalks up. There have
road network system can be established with proper
the population growth of Bangladesh is already high,
been several causalities when crossing the streets.
pedestrian accessibility creating a positive impact
the frequency of people facing accidents when
The node is a junction of 5 roads making it one of the
on the society itself.
crossing the streets of SAARC circle will be immense.
busiest streets of Dhaka City.
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PHASE 02 GROUP PROPOSAL
1
10
1
UNDERPASS
2
PARKING TOWER
3
TOWER 01
4
TOWER 02
5
TOWER 03
6
THE GREEN PLATEAU
7
PARK
8
SHOPS
9
RESTAURANTS
10
CAFE
11
BRIDGE
9
2 11 8 3 6 7
8
4
5
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SECTION S 1 Park space for the
2
4
3
5
Foot over bridge
public with cycle
with
lanes and proper
disability
pedestrian access.
Shops
ramps
for
connect the foot
access.
over
and
restaurants
Stairs and ramps to bridge
with
the lake plaza.
lies
below the bridge.
1
2
3
4
5
SECTION AA’ 0’
50’
100’
200’
1
Shaded waiting space
2
Ramps have been
3
for
disable
people,
to attract more people to
people with cycles
the park. Making it an ideal
Buses can be parked
may also use the
hangout spot for the mass
in the bay leaving the
ramp in order to
public. Where people can
streets
cross the street.
come and enjoy the park
provided for the public near
the
Bus
stop.
uninterrupted
the
Retail stores, restaurants or
provided
cafes have been provided
and the nearby lake while
for other vehicles to
sipping on a fresh glass of
move liberally.
juice etc.
1
2
3
SECTION BB’ 0’
50’
100’
200’ Urban Corridor / 17
SECTION S
1
1
2
2
Elevated pedestrian walkways
Bus stops were introduced at
were
safe
ground level while the elevated
passage to the public while
expressway acted as a canopy
they crossed the streets.
for it.
2
3
designed
ensure
SECTION CC’ 0’
50’
100’
200’
1
1
3 2
The green from the park was
Light wells and punches were
Plazas
continued
incorporated
entire
stairs and ramps, which were
walkways transforming it to a
structure allowing the light to
more inviting to the public with
park for the public to enjoy.
flow and spread out at street
a touch of green spaces here
level, and created interesting
and there.
to
the
elevated
on
the
were
designed
with
views of the SAARC Circle.
SECTION DD’ 0’
50’
100’
200’ Urban Corridor / 18
THE G REEN PLATEAU
The idea was to combine everything together in order to establish one entity, which we called The Green Plateau. It would work as an elevated urban park along with pedestrian pathways, ramps, plazas etc. Where the light wells would illuminate the streets creating pockets of interesting views and also focus on the SAARC circle, so that the public could actually grow a connection with it. LIGHT WELLS GREEN PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS STEEL AND CONCRETE LIGHT WELLS
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM STAIRS
STEEL BEAMS
RAILING
RAMP 2 GREEN 1
3
4
SECTION BB’ 0’
1
100’
50’
200’
The structure acted like a canopy providing shade
3
Shaded Bus stops and proper Bus bays were included in the design; in order protect people
for pedestrians and vehicles on the street level. The
from the scorching sun and during the rain. The Bus
legs of the structure would spread out on the 5
bays allowed the Buses to park without blocking
points as shown previously in the master plan. The
the streets, allowing a steady flow of traffic to
green would continue from the existing park to the
continue rather than becoming a nuisance.
plateau, creating a pleasurable experience for the public.
2
The elevated park would be dedicated to the
4
We tried to connect the plateau with the existing
pedestrians and fellow cyclists who suffered the
lake and park, and incorporated some shops,
horror of crossing the streets. A large void was
restaurants and cafes at ground level. In order to
kept at the center of the structure to highlight the
create a hangout spot to attract mass public where
SAARC Fountain, so that the people could actually
the lake and park would be the main attractions.
approach it, admire it and grow a connection with
In doing so it would brighten up the neighborhood,
it.
and the people would become more aware about managing their wastes properly. Urban Corridor / 19
PHASE 03: SOLITARY PROPOSAL In this phase the group was split up and we had to carry on with the detail designs on our own. The idea was to generate two commercial office buildings, which would connect with The Green Plateau and make up for land compensation. The generated forms would have green terraces, which would link the park and the plateau together.
The renders on the left illustrates the view of the plaza, how it would connect with the pedestrian access and the plateau. The plateau would connect at the podium level of the building, which would comprise of restaurants and other recreational zones open for the public. The superstructure would be dedicated for commercial office space. PLAZA VIEW 01
PLAZA VIEW 02
PLAZA VIEW 03
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YOUTH CLUB PROJECT: Youth Club LOCATION: Kalabagan Krira Chakra YEAR: 2011 STUDIO INSTRUCTORS: Ar. Marina Tabassum Ar. Shams Mansoor Ghani
The project was an exercise to understand the true
an association of two or more people united by a
was to generate a form that captured the vibrancy
significance of youth in all its glory. Youth is termed
common interest or goal. For adolescent teenagers
of youth in a dynamic form with spontaneous and
as adolescence, which is a transition phase from
it may be a social gathering space where different
playful spaces.
childhood to adulthood. Moreover, it is an experience
recreational activities can take shape. Our studio
that may shape an individuals life in the future
professors instructed us to transform the sculpture,
years to come. It is this phenomena that we had to
which we had designed into an architectural form
capture in a three dimensional sculpture. A club is
having a set of functions that they set for us. My idea Youth Club / 21
SIT E INVENTO RY BANGLADESH, DHAKA
The site is located in Dhanmondi, adjacent Mirpur Road. It is a field, which is known as the Kala Bagan Krira
Chakra.
It
is
surrounded
by
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for sports and entertainment all year round. Festivities take place on this field celebrating new years, seasons eid etc. Other times it remains an arena for sport tournaments such as cricket, football, hockey etc.
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Green And Lake
Road Network
Land Use Plan Youth Club / 22
PRO CESS
01 The images on the left illustrate the sculpture, which I generated out of acrylic. I tried to capture the essence of the transition in the sculpture. By bending the plates in an angle a motion graphics was generated which was my attempt to capture the essence of the youth. The red plates highlight the vibrancy of youth. The interplay of the plates in a dynamic arrangement portrays the significance of youth in all its glory.
02 The model image demonstrates the architectural form, which was generated from the sculpture in phase 01. Programs or functions such as a swimming pool, health and fitness center, games room, restaurant etc were added to the design of the structure. Steel Trusses were introduced as a structural system for the architecture leaving wide and open column free spaces in the interior spaces. Increasing the overhangs and generating louvered systems on the glass facades catered for climate considerations.
03 The final product achieved is shown in the rendered image. Finalizing the programs and adjusting the form was a challenge, but the end result led to free open spaces in the interior and a dynamic form, structurally sound, visually appealing and climatically addressed in every order.
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ILLUSTRATI ONS
FIRST FLOOR 1
Restaurant
2
Kitchen
3
Music Lounge
4
Library
5
Health And Fitness Centre
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Indoor Games
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GROUND FLOOR 1
Entry
2
Reception
3
Lounge
4
Administration
5
Shower And Change
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Swimming Pool
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Toilet
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Lobby Space For Seminar Hall
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Seminar Hall
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EXPLO DED AX O NO
AER IAL VIEW CONCRETE ROOF I SECTION BEAMS I SECTION TRUSS
GLASS LOUVERS TENSION CABLES
CONCRETE WALLS
WOODEN FLOORS RAMP AND STAIRS
CONCRETE WALLS GROUND FLOOR SLAB
SWIMMING POOL
SECTIO N BB
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INTERIOR
INTERIOR
EXTERIOR Youth Club / 26
THE BENCH SPORTS CAFE PROJECT: The Bench Sports Cafe LOCATION: Gulshan 01, Dhaka YEAR: 2010 CLIENT: Syed Shihab Zafar Efaz R Khan
PARTNER ARCHITECT Syeda Tamara Zafar
“The Bench” was the first café in Dhaka initiated with
bring people together in unique ways that nothing
Shihab Zafar and Efaz R Khan, required us to bring
the intention of creating a space for sports fans and
else can. The project task was to renovate the café
in zones for musical performances, projecting world
youngsters to come together and celebrate the spirit
to upgrade the spaces and ambience as a real
cup events, video gaming and table sports, while
of youth and sportsmanship. Sports and music can
entertainment zone for sports lovers. The owners,
incorporating it all within a food catering business
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SIT E The café began in an old 2-storied residential building with a front lawn and backyard space, within the upscale Gulshan neighborhood in Dhaka, also close to the commercial Gulshan Avenue. The front lawn provided an opportunity to create a welcoming space as one entered the premises, where this space also became filled with an enthusiastic crowd during world cup events. The trees within this lawn provided shade and comfortable spaces to sit under during regular days, strewn with customers out BANGLADESH, DHAKA
DHAKA, GULSHAN 01
GULSHAN 01, SITE
for a dine with sports experience. The existing plan was orientated north and south, thus allowing the interiors to be naturally ventilated. The high ceilings of the built structure were an added advantage allowing the interior to be designed with curvature ceilings that dropped across the rooms. Some rooms had large windows that allowed in plentiful daylight, while some other rooms had little exposure to daylight and needed artificial lighting treatments. Built as a load bearing structure, the resulting beam depths were a challenge to work with while designing the spaces to flow from one to another without seeming too separate.
LAND USE
GREEN
ROAD NETWORK The plan made use of the residential layout to create three zones of differing characteristics, while all came together as one space through the central dining hall and landscape. The use of a white and red scheme was used to complement the logo of the establishment, while implying a ‘Team Bench’ identity.
FRONT FACADE (PREVIOUS)
FRONT LAWN (PREVIOUS)
ENTRANCE (PREVIOUS)
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PRO POSED DESI GN
KITCHEN
D I N N I N G H A LL
P R I VAT E LO U N GE
EN T RY
SE RV I CE E N T RY
LOUN GE
DI N N I N G HA LL
K I T CHE N
P RI VAT E LOUN GE
LOU NG E
SPOR TS SH OP
OUTDOOR
OU TDOOR
S E AT I N G
SEATING
OUTDOOR
PERFORMA NC E STA G E
S E AT I N G
P E RF ORM A N CE STA GE
INDOOR G A MES
P RI VAT E OUT DOOR SE AT IN G
SERVIC E ENTRY
E N T RA N CE
J A MMI N G PA D
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Interior View of the Dinning Hall
Interior View of the Private Lounge
Interior View of the Lounge
Exterior View of the Entrance
The design proposed distinct zones that provided customers with a choice of experience. While the landscape had the outdoors appeal, it was also the designed for hosting concerts and other events. The dining hall was the central space that connected all the zones through a linear space under an installation that implied flow or movement. Groups of friends could choose the private lounge or sit in the main lounge for gaming experiences with friends or foe! Exterior View of the Outdoor Space
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