ARCHITECTURAL FOLIO

A S M FORHAD HOSSAIN

PORTFOLIO

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A S M FORHAD HOSSAIN Address Email

407/2 Eastern Place, Hawthorn East Melbourne, VIC-3123. hosssainforhad@gmail.com

Architecture is an ever-changing field, constantly progressing by innovation and new technologies. The contemporary design practices need new skill sets and knowledge to implement complex design ideas. I am interested in an industryfocused and evidence-based learning approach toward architectural practice as it creates a bridge between the concept and implementation. I would like to explore innovative computational design and digital fabrication systems, both individually and collaboratively, to deal with a huge amount of data and information related to the built environment, often much difficult to comprehend.

CONTENTS

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA

Bachelor of Architecture (June 2007-Aug 2014)

Drafting Fire (June 2019-February 2020 ) Melbourne, Australia www.draftingfire.com.au

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) (5 years including final year thesis)

Master of Architecture (July 2020-Current)

Swinburne University of Technology (Hawthorn campus) (2 years courswork )

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A Singapure based multinational conglomerate is a leading name in South-Asian logistic buisiness with an inhouse construction department.

Senior Architect; (Full-time) Major role as a team leader of inhouse architects team. Contributed from feasibility study to concept development and preparation of design proposals and documentation to implementation.

Mintained close collaboration with multidiciplinry memebers, site supervision and liaison with principals to ensure smooth oparations.

Major projects: • A single storied car showroom cum restaurant at gulshan, Dhaka Role > Team leader; Contribution > design, supervision, liason; Status > Handed over (2017) • Jaatra rooms, service apartment interior in Gulshan, Dhaka Role > Coordinato; Contribution > design, visualisation, supervision; Status > Handed over (2018) • Radio Foorti (FM 88.00) studio and office revamp in Gulshan, Dhaka Role > Team leader; Contribution > design, visualisation; Status > proposal (2018)

Aesthetes (Nov 2014-Jan 2016) Dhaka,Bangladesh An architectural consultancy firm run by Sheikh Ahsan Ullah Majumder, associate professor, department of architecture, BUET. Associate Architect; (Full-time) Worked under direct supervision of my formar university professor. Contributed in preparation of RAJUK (Authority) approval drawings, construction documentations, 3d modeling and visualisation for proposals and competition projects.

Major projects: • Cube inventure: A 15 storied residential building at Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh Role > Associate; Contribution > design, visualisation; Status > under construction (2016) • Kingfisher five star hotel at Cox’s baza, Chittagong, Bangladesh Role > Associate; Contribution > design & visualisation; Status > proposal (2016) Sthapotta Angan Ltd. (April 2014-Current) Dhaka,Bangladesh www.sthapatto-angon.com

An architectural consultncy firm specialized in pharmaceutical industries.

Associate Architect; (Casual) Currently working as project basis consultant (casual). Contribution in documenetation, 3d modeling and visualisation for proposals and competition projects.

Major projects: • Master plan of DBL pharmaceuticals ltd at Gazipur, Bangladesh Role > Associate; Contribution > 3d modeling & visualisation; Status > under construction (2018) • Master plan of Square pharmaceuticals ltd at Gazipur, Bangladesh Role > Associate; Contribution > 3d modeling & proposal; Status > under construction (2018)

Working as a casual project basis drafter for mechanical services drawings for construction using Autocad and Revit.

Aus Build-Tech Pty Ltd (February 2020-Current) Melbourne, Australia http://ausbuildtech.com.au

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WORK EXPERIENCE MGH Group (March 2016-March 2018) Dhaka,Bangladesh www.mghgroup.com

PROJECT 1

Working as a casual project basis drafter for metal fabrication for CNC machine using Autocad and Framecad in addition to supervision & installation on site.

PROJECT 2

Includes 50% waiver in tuitions fees from Swinburne University of Technology.

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For securing one of the top 5 positions in the mentioned term from BUET

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Received award as the commendation for low-middle income government employee housing in Dhaka city

BERGER BEST DESIGN AWARD 2011-2012

Communication skill Confident in communication developed through maintaing liaison with client and other consultants in the field of building design and construction.

Administrative skill Excellent administrative qualities achieved through management and deligation of work in design team and contractors and preparation of official documents.

Production skill Hands on experience in arhitectural model making using laser cutter, CNC machine etc. Proficiency in detail-oriented joinery and construction work in the field of furniture, fabrication and cabinet making.

Software skill 3D modeling

Analysis & Simulation

Fabrication

Rendering

Editing & Illustration

Autocad Revit

Sketch up 3d studio Max Rhinoceros 3D Grasshopper 3D

Ladybug (Radiation) Pachyderm (Sound) Karamba 3D (Structure)

Framecad RoboDK

V-ray Enscape Twinmotion

Photoshop Corel draw Indesign Premiere pro

Associate professor Department of architecture Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh Web: buet.ac.bd E-mail : skahsan@hotmail.com

PROJECT 3

RESTAURANT:

EXPLORATION OF FORM FOR RECREATION

Masum Ul Huq

PROJECT 4

CEO & Principle architect Sthapatto Angon 70/F Lake Circus(Ground floor) Kalabagan, Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh Web: www.sthapatto-angon.com E-mail : masumarch@gmail.com

CHILDREN RESOURSE CENTER: A PLACE FOR CHILD

Dhanmondi Lake, Dhaka, Bangladesh

PROJECT 5

UNSTOPPABLE SCHOOLING: THE CONTINUITY OF SPIRIT AND MOTIVATION Competition project

PROJECT 6

Drafting

Sheikh Ahsan Ullah Majumder

Gabtali-Beribandh, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dhanmondi Lake, Dhaka, Bangladesh

SKILL SUMMERY

REFEREES

HOUSING FOR LOW-MIDDLE INCOME GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN DHAKA CITY: TOWARDS A COHERENT COMMUNITY LIVING

Awarded with Dean’s Inaugural Scholarship for M.Arch program Merit Scholarship (Level 4-Term 1)

SENIOR CITIZEN HEALTH CARE AND HOSPITALITY COMPLEX Srimongol, Moulvi Bazar, Bangladesh

ACHIEVEMENTS •

OBOSHOR :

CUBE INVENTURE :

15 STORIED RESIDENTIAL BUILDING Banani, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh

PROJECT 7

CAR SHOWROOM WITH RESTAURANT SINGLE STORIED COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh

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Academic Project

OBOSHOR :

SENIOR CITIZEN HEALTH CARE AND HOSPITALITY COMPLEX Final Year Thesis Project Bachelor of Architecture Location : Srimongol, Moulvi Bazar, Bangladesh Duration : 14 weeks Time period : 2013-2014 Land : 5.2 Acres Floor area : 11,960 sqm Number of accomodation for long term care : 250 persons Parking : 30 cars parking for visitors & staffs

BACKGROUND Old age is neither a disease nor an individual problem; rather, it has become a worldwide challenge that must be addressed globally. “Later life” is unavoidable, inevitable, universal and excessively troublesome. No one can stop the process of ageing. The quality of life and the rate of ageing both vary considerably depending on a number of factors such as education, occupation, purchasing capacity, lifestyle, food habit, residential location, belief and culture, etc Lifelong preparations, making intergenerational linkages, using appropriate technology, developing right-based societal relationships, upholding religious values at the personal level, political commitment and governmental undertaking at the macro-level can help ensure a healthy ageing and active later life.

Inner courtyard view between dormatories

WHY ???

The elderly in Bangladesh will face many problems such as insolvency, loss of authority, social insecurity, insufficient recreation facilities, lack of overall physical and mental care , problems associated with living arrangements etc. Most of them are dependent on their children or relatives for their accomodation, living cost and health support. Often the family members are not willing to support the elderly or does not have the resources to do so. As an obvious outcome of this scenairo it is necessary to provide centers for our aged population from community to community that they can enhance their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being rather than to be dependent on others.

CLIMATIC CONDITION

Highway Railway Upozila road Proposed site

Srimongol

To Sylhet To Sylhet

To Moulavibazar

Balishira Tea State Srimongol,

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Major climatic feature of Srimongol is heavy rainfall and high humidity level. Average rainfall is 488mm and average humidity is about 89.2 % in the month of July. Protection from heavy rainfall is one of the primary design consideration for housing.

SITE LOCATION

To Dhaka

To Balishira

Upozila health complex

To Dhaka

SITE PLAN

To Ramnagar

To Kalighat

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CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT

ANALYSIS AND CONCEPTUALIZATION PROGRAM ANALYSIS

Space requirements Long term care program 6700 sqm Secondary care program 1400 sqm Anciliary program 1100 sqm Total 9200 sqm 30% circulation 2760 sqm Grand Total 11960 sqm

Idea for the morphological pattern developed through the study of local topography. Site context feeds us with lush green spaces and open green carpet in between which provides a geometrical natural grid. Primary reference for design was developed following the grid pattern.

FUNCTIONAL FLOW DIAGRAM

Healthcare facility arranged at the center and residential blocks are connected with corridors with open green view area around. Courts providing better visual connection and natural ventilation through the site maximized

Functions in the design are arranged according to the previous diagram which follows a natural grid in the site. Common function holds the other general functions and ensures better view corridor and air circulation through the site

EVALUATION OF DESIGN OPTION Schematic layout

Sun path & wind flow diagram

DESIGN OPTION-1

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HOSPITALITY HOSPITALITY

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CARE

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TRADE WIND

Four axis considared, one is parallel with the access road, one is perpendicular with the access road and another two in north-south and east-west direction accordingly.

Building orientation provides more exposure with the surroundings.

Less circulation between the blocks minimize the building foot print Building blocks are linear and compact.

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WINTER WIND

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3 dimensional form

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SECONDARY SECONDARY CARE CARE

LONG LONGTERM TERM CARE CARE SUMMER WIND

DESIGN OPTION-2

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HOSPITALITY HOSPITALITY

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TRADE WIND

Two axis considared, one is parallel with the access road, one is perpendicular with the access road accordingly.

Building orientation are more rigid and not enough connection between open courts.

More circulation between the blocks maximize the building foot print Building blocks are linear and spread all over the site make small open spaces between the building.

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ANCILIARY ANCILLARY FACILITIES FACILITIES SECONDARY SECONDARY CARE CARE

LONG LONGTERM TERM CARE CARE SUMMER WIND

DESIGN OPTION-3

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TRADE WIND ANCILLARY FACILITIES

HOSPITALITY

SECONDARY

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Two axis considered, one in north-south direction and another one in east-west direction accordingly.

Building orientation are more flexible to adust with site boundaries and small open courts are connected with each other.

Minimized circulation between the blocks by making cluster form.

Building blocks are cubical and make cluster by joining with each other according to site topography.

WINTER WIND

HOSPITALITY HOSPITALITY CARE

LONG TERM CARE

ANCILIARY ANCILLARY FACILITIES FACILITIES SECONDARY SECONDARY CARE CARE

LONG TERM LONG TERM CARE CARE SUMMER WIND

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FUNCTIONAL ADAPTATION All functional spaces are arranged in clusters forming courtyards. Building openings are oriented towards the north-south direction to allow adequate natural light and ventilation. One single access road is proposed for entry and exit from the west side of the complex, which is connected to the city road and two brach road, one towards the north direction and one towards the east. One roundabout is placed in the middle of the site from which there are separate access for the health care unit at the north, entry for rehab reception lobby at the east side, and parking area at the west side.

In long term care facility dining, multipurpose hall and the elderly club are located at ground level and also there is an open seating area near the water body at the center of the rehab. Female accommodation is located on the east side while male quarters are placed on the south side and housing for couples is situated on the west side near the entry road. The library and prayer space are on the first floor and the admin block is located on the second floor.

In secondary care unit pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy unit, pathology and radiology department and some outpatient service cubicles are on the ground floor while the first floor is occupied with full outpatient service and there are a cafe and doctor lounge on the second floor. There is a three-storied staff quarter block for health workers and duty doctors on the north side of the complex.

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FORMAL EXPRESSION AND SPACE ARTICULATION A Vernacular approach is taken into account to design an aesthetically sound space which can also reflect the contextuality. Pitched roofing is a major characteristic of that hilly region due to heavy rainfall. Slope roof and staggering of clustered forms ensure the free-flowing effects of the spaces and make a visual connection among the building blocks.

Windows at different level provide adequate natural cross ventilation and lighting. Courtyards of different sizes and shapes with the provision of distinct activity create individual space quality to address the need of different users.

Local materials and technologies are used to minimise the cost and ensure the involvement of the local craftspersons and community. As a whole, the complex will express the essence of a village for the whole community.

AERIAL VIEW Explaining the functional arrangement and connectivity

EXPLODED DIAGRAM Representing structural components

Interactive court in front of elderly club

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE BB’

Picturing inner court and water body

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Academic Project

HOUSING :

ACCOMODATION FOR LOW-MIDDLE INCOME GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN DHAKA CITY 4th Year studio Project Group Project ( 3 members) Bachelor of Architecture Location:Gabtali-Beribandh, Dhaka, Bangladesh Time period : 2011 Duration : 8 weeks Awarded as the commendation in BERGER BEST DESIGN AWARD 2011-2012

Community facilities provided:

DESIGN DATA • • • • • • • • • • •

Site area: 8.5 acre Buildable area: 5 acre Existing water body or retention pond : 3.2 acre Total dwelling unit: 636 Dwelling density: gross = 120 dwelling unit per acre Total population: 3600 Building type: Multistoried walk-ups Maximm building height (by lay): 57 ft Allowable maximum ground coverage: 60% Unit detail: Living area= type A : 360sft and tupe B: 270 sft Total area : type A =468 sft & type B = 392sft Community facilities(3600 people) Primary school = 0.29 acre Community center= 0.14 acre Play ground = 0.29 acre Park= 0.43 acre Market/ kacha bazar = 0.14 acre Internal road = 1.22 acre Total area for communiti facilities = 3.6 acre

Elementary school, Community library, Health services, Training and management service for fishery, Water hyacinth handicraft training and sales center, Community market and community play feild.

AERIAL VIEW Explaining the three dimensional expression and connectivity

HIERARCHY OF OPEN SPACES

ROAD NETWORK

THE BUILT

THE UNBUILT

ROAD LEVEL PROPOSED GROUND LEVEL RETENTION POND

ONSITE SREYWATER RECYCLING SYSTEM

SWOT ANALYSIS (Gabtali-Beribandh Cleaners Colony) SPACE ORGANIZATION

STRENGTH

multi-fuctional.

COMMUNITY FACILITIES/ SERVICES

SAFETY/ SECURITY

located at walking distance, also works as the closely nit society make a spontaneous the sharing and recreational place, security system, one storey building height also provide needed safety. provide almost all facilities.

PRIVACY/ INTERACTION the community have a high rate of interaction and all units along one exterior corridor performs as a individual family.

WEAKNESS

no play field, youth or elderly club, no formal security exists against outside very small and inadequate spaces, community clinic and an underdeveloped invaders and no protection from the drainage and waste management surrounding waterbody. different zones have overlapping. system.

the dense arrangement of the residential units provide no privacy which furthermore create pressure on the physical and mental well being.

OPPORTUNITY

the concept of multipurpose use of proper planning of the unutilized spaces the integrity of the community can be utilized to enhance the security . the space can introduce design can create desired environment. solution of compact living.

a vertical development considering other issues can provide a balanced environment with privacy and interaction.

the overwhelming density hinders mostly have temporary quality, the scope of having any kind of vulnerable to any natural disaster or breathing space or a healthy social crime. Waste dump can result serious health hazard. environment.

absence of personal spaces and the uncontrolled mixing of the population can increase crimes and other social problems.

THREAT

the temporary quality of the building without any maintenance can create safety problems, the narrow spaces are unsecured at evening.

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HOUSING:

GENERATION OF THE BUILDING MASS

SIMULATION AND GENESIS OF MODULE SIMULATION To explore different possibilities for adequate natural light, ventilation and living comfort of very high-density housing in a warm humid climate, we have tried software simulation. The study of physical and digital models has helped us to understand the space quality, vertical connections, openings and structure of the cluster.

CLUSTER ARRANGEMENT Linear north-south oriented masses are chosen considaring the climatic effeiency and cultural issues.

Alteration in the masses in plan are made to improve the ventilation and lighting condition.

CLUSTER DETAIL: TYPE A

Variation of height are also created to further improve the environmental condition.

Staggering developed both in plan and section in such a way so that required high density can be achieved.

Horizontal bridge connections increase the density more and at the same time act as social spaces.

CLUSTER DETAIL: TYPE B

Voids are created to facilitate the air flow and achieve adequate lighting condition.

There are two different size units for different family size and each type have a separate cluster. The arrangement of units in cluster ensures the possibilities of cross ventilation and natural light and allow having some small community space and green areas in different levels for gardening. Each level has a common facility area with bathrooms, toilet and kitchen for four units in both cluster types.

COMMUNITY FACILITY Community center accommodates an elementary school, a health center with pharmacy along with a community library. It also has a management office for fishery and a water hyacinth craft center for women where they can work to provide additional income for their families.

CLUSTER ARRANGEMENT: TYPE A

Interactive court infront of community facility

CLUSTER ARRANGEMENT: TYPE B

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HOUSING:

CLUSTER ADAPTAION AND DETAILS

UNIT DETAIL: TYPE A : GROUND FLOOR

Interactive court at ground level

UNIT DETAIL: TYPE A : FIRST FLOOR

community area at upper level

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC Showing the horizontal and vertical connections

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Academic Project

RESTAURANT :

EXPLORATION OF FORM

DESIGNING FOR RECREATION 3rd Year studio project Bachelor of Architecture Location:Dhanmondi Lake, Dhaka, Bangladesh Time period : 2010 Duration : 4 weeks Land : 1500 sqm Floor area : 750 sqm Number of users : 100 persons seating

SECTION AA’

PROJECT BRIEF A restaurant is a place where members of any community can gather for recreation and refreashment.

The intension of this project was to explore forms which can create a transitional space between the nature and city life. The site was located at lake park surrounded by a very busy urban area.

Exploring the form of honey comb give me the opportunity to break and shift spaces in levels and plan. There are three levels, ground entry at road level then one level goes up at 5’-0’’ hight with dinning and seating area and other level goes down at footpath level with kithen and utility services.

View from lake showing the interactive space

EAST ELEVATION Physical model: view from entry

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

Physical model: formal expression of modules interlocking with one another

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Academic Project

CHILDREN RESOURCE CENTER: A PLACE FOR CHILDREN 3rd Year Studio project Bachelor of Architecture Location:Dhanmondi Lake Park, Dhaka, Bangladesh Time period : 2010 Duration : 6 weeks Land area : 2500.00 sqm Total floor area : 1200.00 sqm Program : Audio visual room,Exibition hall,Library,Cafe,Admin

BACKGROUND In city or urban area, people have to become very fast and active than rural area but the lake of enough natural environmental element city children are deprived very much in their development process. They can not experience and explore nature and the eco-system of our environment. So after passing the adolesence they have lackings of knowladge about the nature and the environment of their surroundings.

In Bangladesh, in city areas this problem is now getting worse due to lake of green areas, waterbody and the platform to undarstand the nature. On the other hand the highly decorative ecology in our rural areas give opprtunities to the childrens to become more interactive with nature.

The intension of the project is to create an interactive fun facility that educates the 21st century child on issues of ecology and sustainability and the preservation of related traditional knowladge and indegenious tecgnologies.

Vew from lake showing children interaction

CONCEPT A system that have regenerating possibilities for all the time. A form that simultaneously can hold and coexist with nature at the same time and also give an expression of excitement and exploration.

SITE LOCATION MAP

Model representation of formal expression

PHYSICAL MODEL EVOLUATION Try to explore options with hexagonal, pentagonal and retangular cone and how they can be adapted in a single form like a flower petal. Different shapes and size give the oprtunity of arranging the functions and exploration spaces.

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CHILDREN RESOURCE CENTER : FORMAL EXPRESSION AND SPACE ARTICULATION

Sectional AA’ diagram explaining the functional spaces and connectivity.

STUDY AND FINDINGS

GROUND FLOOR PLAN Entry from approach road leads towards a central courtyard.

A child is anyone in the development stage between infancy and adulthood.

Children develop in 3 ways• socio-emotional • physical Interactive spaces for chidren • cognitive Fexible space Children learn through • fluidity • spontenious play • versatility • creative play • ply with practical instruments • expansibility Interpretation in terms of space Small activities • breakout spaces • interactive space • alcoves • passive space • table grouping • personilised space Large activities Exploration and experiment • cultural activities • active space • organised game • space for group activities • space for exploration • connection with nature

AERIAL VIEW

Colourful and vibrant spaces for children adjacent to the lake.

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Competition Project

UNSTOPPABLE SCHOOLING: THE CONTINUITY OF SPIRIT AND MOTIVATION Student competition entry Organized by Competition and Exhibition Group of Architecture Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

Number of users : 30 students Group project : Team of two members.

Time : 2012

PLAN (Orientation of plan layout is adaptable to specific site context) GENERATION OF FORM

BACKGROUND Schooling means education obtained through experience or exposure; a process that imparts knowledge; stimulates inquisitiveness through participation and sharing in a comfortable environment. The idea of un-stoppable schooling can be described as the continuity of the spirit of learning in a dreadful disaster situa-tion. This design intends to uplift the enthusiasm to carry on schooling in an adverse condition; overcoming the loss and panic and fostering new strength, hope and determination.

Semi open spaces allow flow of cool air removing stress and fatigue.

Inclined CI roof facilitates collection and preservation of rain water to meet up scarcity of drinking water during post disaster time.

Solar panels attached to th roof provides electricity for night time use improving functionality of the structure.

The school module during dry period.

CONTEXT

DESIGN APPROACH To achieve the desired intention, the design is conceived as a flexible modular structure for 30 students that can manipulate the situation to suit its need. The modular structure enables the expansion of the facility by combining necessary number of units. The structure can be dismantled, easily stored to avoid the disaster period and conveniently transported to the desired location. It is adaptable to the various post-disaster situation dry land or water-clogged.

Local materials and technique are adopted to develop a sense of belonging to the disaster-affected people. It enables them to construct the facility conveniently and very fast, intensifying the feeling of self-reliance and motivation for survival.

Students travelling in boats to attend the floating school.

Students engaged in fun activity using the space during dry period.

Sectional view showing class in session.

An exciting interplay of light and color is integrated into the structure to revive the joyful environment after the disaster.

Semi-open space quality develops a sense of enclosure and assurance; at the same time in-spires an intense relationship with nature in an interactive and explorative way.

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Professional Project

CUBE INVENTURE:

15 STORIED RESIDENTIAL BUILDING Client : Cube Holdings Ltd. Architectural Consultant : Aesthetes Location : H-07, R-17, Block-D, Banani, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh Time period : 2014 - Under construction Land area : 407.08 sqm Total floor area : 2442.48 sqm Number of stories and apartment : 15 storied and 14 apartments Parking : 12 Nos Role : Associate Architect

ARCHITECTURAL STATEMENT OF CONTEXT AND ASTHETICS Rapidly growing megacity Dhaka is facing a huge challenge to ensure healthy sustainable accommodation for its inhabitants. Lands are continually divided into small segments forcing the landowners and developers to build slender highrise buildings to address the increasing demand for residential and commercial spaces. This growth has a direct impact on open green space for its user. There is no space for people to breathe fresh air, indulge themselves in the luxury of nature. An alternate way to compensate for the scarcity of ground open space, provision of the vertical garden has become obvious.

A roof garden vibrant with flora and fauna was gracefully situated at the top of the building, perceived as a natural retreat from the bustling urban life. The garden is covered with a concrete shell, slit in a regular stripe pattern to allow adequate sunlight and rainwater. An artificial stream falls from the wall forming a water cascade around the seating space creating a soothing environment. Slit openings on the east and west side act as vertical louvers for sunlight offering a grandiose view of the cityscape.

A living roof top doesn’t merely enhance the overall aesthetic, green roofs also improve a building’s environmental performance, thermal insulation and climate responsiveness.

Project Analysis

Project Analysis PROPOSED 15-STORIED RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROPOSED 15-STORIED RESIDENTIAL BUILDING 1 1 2 2

LOCATION LOCATION BUILDING OCCUPANCY TYPE BUILDING OCCUPANCY TYPE

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LAND AREA LAND AREA

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ROAD WIDTH ON THE NORTH ROAD WIDTH ON THE NORTH BASIC F.A.R FOR 18M WIDE ROAD BASIC F.A.R FOR 18M WIDE ROAD AND 457.97 sqm LAND AND 457.97 sqm LAND TOTAL FLOOR AREA TOTAL FLOOR AREA

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Design Criteria Design Criteria 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8

TOTAL FAR INCLUDED AREA TOTAL FAR INCLUDED AREA MAXIMUM GROUND COVERAGE MAXIMUM GROUND COVERAGE ADDITIONAL GROUND COVERAGE ADDITIONAL GROUND COVERAGE parking, driveway and paved area. parking, driveway and paved area.

MANDATORY GREEN AREA MANDATORY GREEN AREA FRONT BALCONIES FRONT BALCONIES SIDE & BACK BALCONIES SIDE & BACK BALCONIES NUMBER OF STORIES and NUMBER OF STORIES and APERTMENT APERTMENT CAR PARKING CAR PARKING

Road No. 17, Block No. D, Plot No. 1, Banani, Dhaka-1213 Road No. 17, Block No. D, Plot No. 1, Banani, Dhaka-1213 A2 (Apartment building) A2 (Apartment building) a. As per Deed and inherit= 6.0 katah and 1.5 chatak =407.08 m2 a. As per Deed and inherit= 6.0 katah and 1.5 chatak =407.08 m2 d. As per possession = 407.08 m2 d. As perroad=18.29 possessionmeter = 407.08 m2 Existing Existing road=18.29 meter

Rooftop retreat: a space for relaxation vibrant with green plants and water fountains.

6 6 6X407.08 m2= 2442.48 m2 6X407.08 m2= 2442.48 m2

Allowable Value Allowable Value 6X407.08 m2= 2442.48 m2 (Without 6X407.08 m2= 2442.48 m2 (Without any Exemption as per FAR) any Exemption as per FAR) 203.54 m2 (50% of net land) 203.54 m2 (50% of net land) 101.77 m2 (25% of net land) 101.77 m2 (25% of net land) 101.77 m2 (25% of net land) 101.77 m2 (25% of net land) (30% OF FRONT x 1m x 14)=2.685X1X (30%14= OF FRONT 1m x 14)=2.685X1X 0.3X 11.277 xsqm 0.3X 14= 11.277 sqm 2.5% OF FLOOR AREA =61.062 2.5% OF FLOOR AREA =61.062

Minimum 2 car for every 3 Units=9.66 Minimum Car 2 carNos=11X1.5= for every 3 Units=9.66 Maximum 16.5 nos Maximum Car Nos=11X1.5= 16.5 nos

Proposed Value Proposed Value 2419.24m2 (Without 2 2419.24m (Without any Exemption) any Exemption) 197.69 (48.56% of Land 197.69 (48.56% of Land Area) Area) m2 (13.69% of 55.72 55.72Area) m2 (13.69% of Land Land Area)2 153.67 m (37.75% of 153.67 m2 (37.75% of Land Area) Land Area) 1.7 sqm 1.7 sqm 36.4 sqm 36.4 sqm 15 stories and 14 15 stories and 14 Apartments Apartments 12 nos 12 nos

GENERATION OF FORM

Allowable volume

Split core system

Shell for heat insulation

Split shell for openings

Perforated shell for light and ventilation

Elegant formal expression of the 15-storied residential building, viewing from the approach road.

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Home office space.

CUBE INVENTURE:

LAYOUT AND SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT OBJECTIVES

The major objective of the project was to design a luxury apartment building in a simple and solid form. The building was gracefully crowned with a rooftop garden beautifully adorned with plants and flowers. Duplex apartment unit was provided for the owner’s accommodation with office facilities and terrace garden. Split core structural system was followed to facilitate separate accessibility in case of emergency. The fire escape stair included in one of the cores was treated as an aesthetic design element on the front facade. Energy efficiency in terms of natural lighting cross ventilation, heat and sound were priori-tised in design and construction.

View of interior spaces including rooftop garden, entry lobby, parking area and other functional zones

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Professional Project

CAR SHOWROOM WITH RESTAURANT:COMMERCIAL BUILDING Client : OVI Trading & MGH Restaurant Pvt. Ltd. Architectural Consultant : MGH Architects Location : Plot-01, Road-49, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh Time period : 2016 - 2017 Land area : 1475.91 sqm Total floor area : 780.00 sqm Number of stories : Single storied with a mezzanine floor Parking : 16 Nos Role : Project Architect

PROJECT BRIEF The fast-paced commercial growth of Dhaka city demands new business strategies to cope with changing consumer practices. The project initiates a shared facility between a car showroom owned by OVI Trading and Peyala restaurant with an aim to support each other’s business through addressing a larger consumer group. Primary consumers visiting the Car Showroom can inadvertently become interested to spend some time in the adjacent restaurant and vise-versa. Fostering this idea, MGH Group developed the commercial facility for OVI trading & Peyala restaurant as a lease for 5 years in a prime commercial location in Dhaka.

As per the tenant Agreement, total building area and cost are divided into 70% for a car showroom and 30% for the restaurant. Sub-station, underground water reservoir, access road, car parking and other utilities are shared by two tenants.

“Peyala Restaurant and car showroom” located in the busy hub of Gulshan-2 commercial zone.

DESIGN CONSIDERATION ORIENTATION AND ZONING Site Orientation

Building Orientation

Functional Zoning

The site was located amidst a busy commercial hub,adjacent to a road with heavy traffic movement. Formal expression of the building, its orientation and placement within the site should be designed to fully exploit the prime location of the site and its potential to attract respective consumers.The service utilities e.g. water, gas , electricity and airconditioning had to be shared by two clients. Location and layout planning of utility services should conveniently fulfill the demand of both parties.

The building was considered a temporary structure functioning for 5 years. The portable nature of the structure lead to consideration of prefabricated building components, steel superstructure etc. Materials, construction processes, transport system and utility management were carefully organised considering project cost as a key factor.

Site surroundings

Landscape Waterbody Entry road Parking area Green area

Functional Arrangement Car showroom Restaurant Utility Super roof

Windflow and Sunpath diagram Wind flow Sunpath

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CAR SHOWROOM WITH RESTAURANT:

DESIGN EVALUTION Design proposals evolved considering client requirements and budget restraints in different phases.

Option1 had two leveled roofs with bottom surface performing as ceiling while Option 2 had a ceiling on the only lower level. Option 3 had a single sloped roof without any ceiling. After market analysis and quotation review from contractors project cost was determined about 2,01,46,350 Tk, 1,81,66,350 Tk and 1,48,84,00 Tk for Option1, Option 2 and Option 3 respectively. It was obvious that Option 3 was the most cost-effective solution.

LAYOUT OPTIONS AND FABRICATION SYSTEM

Option1

Option2

Option3

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

6'-10"

6"

6'-6"

8'

20'

3

20'

20'

20'

20'

4

5

44

5 5

4'

20'

5

6

4'

6

7

7

23'-1"

23'-1"

3

6

6

7

7

3'-10" 4'-6" 8"

8"

23'-1" A

WEST ELEVATION

B

53'-3"

1'-6" 6"

10'

8'

23'-1"

10"

8'

21'

6'-6"

25'-10"

8'

59'-4"

A

23'-1"

4'

5'-5" 10"

4'

1

CHECKED ISSUED

PREPARED BY : A S M Forhad Hossain

DRG. TITLE : EAST & WEST

CONSULTANT:

20'

CLIENT:

Car Showroom with Restaurent, DRG.NO Gulshan 49,: Dhaka - 1213 CLIENT:

MGH Group

20'

20'

3

20'

ARCHITECTS: 01. AR. A S M Forhad Hossain

128'

4

128'

20'

20'

4

3

SCALE = 1: 150

PROJECT

SCALE = 1: 150

PROJECT

2

SOUTH ELEVATION 2

SOUTH ELEVATION DATE :

20'

20'

1

C

SCALE = 1: 150

ENGINEER: Mohammad Anisur Rahman

3

2

8'

C

1'-6" 6"

1'-6" 6"

8'

B

10"

2

1

C

59'-4"

3'-10"

8"

B

6" 8"

"

ARCHITECTS:

"

CLIENT:

23'-1" 23'-1"

B

25'-10"

8"

EAST ELEVATION SCALE = 1: 150

PROJECT

53'-3"

128'

4

6"

5'-2"

6'-6" 23'-1"

8'-8"

C

8"

3'-10" 8" 6"

5'-2" 10"

2

128'

6'-6"

5'-2"

A

5'-5"

23'-10"

6'-10"

6"

6'-6"

8'

1

20'

3

NORTH ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION

2'

23'-1"

A

3'-10"

5'-2"

2

6'-10"

A

8" 4'-6"

23'-1"

Pre-fabricated curtain glass wall installation around super structure

20'

20'

20'

SCALE = 1:SCALE 150 = 1: 150

21'

23'-1"

A

10'

B 59'-4"

8'-8"

8'

Pre-fabricated corrugated commercial sheet installation over super structure

4

2'

C

3

20'

20'

4'

1

8'-8"

23'-1"

1'-6" 6"

8'-8" 8" 6'-6" 31'-5" 8'

8'

18'

4'

A

8'-8"

8'

B 59'-4"

23'-10"

8'-8" 8" 6'-6"

21'-11"

3'-10" 14'-6"

B

1 C

7

A

SCALE = 1: 150

SCALE = 1: 150

• • • •

SCALE = 1: 150

TYPICAL STEEL SUPERSTRUCTURE SECTION OF GRID 02,04,05 & 06

TYPICAL STEEL SUPERSTRUCTURE SECTION OF GRID 01,03 &07

7

6

23'-1" TYPICAL STEEL SUPERSTRUCTURE SECTION OF GRID 02,04,05 & 06

46'-2"

C

6

5

6'-10"

A

B

5

4

6"

Pre-fabricated steel super Bstructure erectected from plinth level

C

SCALE = 1: 150

23'-1"

7'-7"

7'-7"

C

A

23'-1" TYPICAL STEEL SUPERSTRUCTURE SECTION OF GRID 01,03 &07

46'-2"

4

3

6'-6"

B

23'-1"

3

2

23'-10"

46'-2"

C

23'-1"

RCC GRADE BEAM

RCC GRADE BEAM

RCC COLUMN FOUNDATION 23'-1"

46'-2"

1

ENGINEER: Mohammad Anisur Rahman

ARCHITECTS: 02. AR. Muhammad Abu Zobayer Riyal ENGINEER: Mohammad Anisur Rahman

20'

20'

20'

5

5 CHECKED ISSUED FOR CHECKED CONSTRUCTION

ISSUED

PREPARED BY : A S M Forhad Hossain

PREPARED BY :

4'

20'

6

4'

7

7

6 DRG. TITLE : North & South Elevation

DRG. TITLE :

8'

23'-1"

23'-1"

CURTAIN GLASS PANEL

2

cut fare face brick structure for utility area.

Sub-station: Brick foundation 20’ x 30’ building with corrugated sheet roofing.

Roof: White corrugated commercial sheet with rainwater gutter.

Facade: Curtain glass wall with swing door and casement window.

Mezzanine: RCC casting slab for mezzanine floor.

1'-6" 6"

RCC column-beam foundation with integrated anchor bolt for steel superstructure & brick foundation for mezzanine floor

RCC COLUMN FOUNDATION

1

30°

C -SECTION BEAM

RCC SLAB

RCC COLUMN FOUNDATION

STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: • Foundation: RCC foundation with anchor bolt for steel column.

• Plinth: 2’-0” high plinth level road.

• Superstructure: Prefabricated steel structure single storied building with machine

23'-10"

2

7'-7"

RCC GRADE BEAM

7'-8"

7'-8"

7'-8"

1

CURTAIN GLASS PANEL

BRICK SOLING

RCC GRADE BEAM

RCC COLUMN FOUNDATION

85°

RCC SLAB

BRICK SOLING

RCC SLAB

C -SECTION BEAM

I-SECTION STEEL COLUMN

CURTAIN GLASS PANEL

55°

30°

59'-2"

7'-7"

RCC SLAB

A

8'' S-SECTION PERLIN

2'' GLASS WOOL INSULATION

95° C -SECTION BEAM

8" 8'

CURTAIN GLASS PANEL

26'-8"

21'-11"

18'

26'-8"

8'

8'-8" 8" 30°

C -SECTION BEAM

6'-6"

14'-6"

CURTAIN GLASS PANEL

B CORRUGATED SHEET

20''X8'' ROOF GUTTER

19°

18'

8"

6'-6" 31'-5"

3'-10"

8"

55°

I-SECTION STEEL COLUMN 85°

I-SECTION STEEL COLUMN

CURTAIN GLASS PANEL

C

A

8'' S-SECTION PERLIN

C -SECTION 59'-2" BEAM

2'' GLASS WOOL INSULATION

95°

C -SECTION BEAM

14'-6"

95°

B

CORRUGATED SHEET

19°

CURTAIN GLASS PANEL

26'-8"

3'-10"

8"

C 20''X8'' ROOF GUTTER

C -SECTION BEAM

21'-11"

CURTAIN GLASS PANEL

30°

I-SECTION STEEL COLUMN

18'

8" 14'-6"

26'-8"

95°

C -SECTION BEAM

85°

8'-8"

3'-10"

STRUCTURAL FABRICATION SYSTEM

55°

59'-2"

19° 85°

A 8'' S-SECTION PERLIN

2'' GLASS WOOL INSULATION

31'-5"

59'-2"

19°

B CORRUGATED SHEET

20''X8'' ROOF GUTTER

21'-11"

55°

1'-6" 6"

C

A 8'' S-SECTION PERLIN

2'' GLASS WOOL INSULATION

7'-8"

B CORRUGATED SHEET

31'-5"

C 20''X8'' ROOF GUTTER

CONSULTANT:

Architects CONSULTANT:

DATE : 26 - 11 - 2016

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DRG.NO :

A-02

DATE :

DRG.NO :

CAR SHOWROOM WITH RESTAURANT: CONSTRUCTION AND DETAILS

SECTIONAL DIAGRAM

Showing the functional and structural components

LEGENDS 1

Drive through road

2

Parking

3

Surface drain

4

Entry

5

POS counter

6 7

Open kitchen Toilets

8

Mezzanine seating

9 10

Exhaust VRF system

11

Rainwater gutter

12

Main road

9 3

10

8

Car showroom owned by Ovi Traders.

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The building structure consist of four major segments such as, RCC column-beam structure upto plinth level with a RCC slab, exposed brick structure for utility areas, steel superstructure with corrugated sheet roofing and double insulated curtain glass wall fabrication.

The utility block has separate brick foundation with an underground water reservior and pressure pump room. Two separate type bricks are used for super strucutre such as fisrt class brick for major structural wall for the slab and machine cut brick for exposed brick areas.

The following figures shows construction process for the exposed wall brick bonding.

Binding material used in between the two walls to make it as a sandwich panel to support the slab.

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6 5 1

12

2

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CONSTRUCTION FLOWCHART SITE PREPARATION

SUPERSTRUCTURE

Demolished old structure and cleaned some small trees and bushes. Filled with filling sand up-to 5’0’’ and compcted with water and compact vibrator.

UTILITY AREA BRICK LAYOUT PLAN

RCC culumn and brick retaining wall at the lake side of the site to hold the filling sand in rainy season.

01

02

04

03

05

LANDSCAPE

25% of land left soakable open green area and soft pave area for parking to penetrate rainwater.

Vegetation on the lake side and near entry gate.

07

06

127' 3'-6"

F-2

A

C-1

20'

GB

F-1 C-1

20'

GB

C-1

20'

GB

F-1 C-1

20'

20'

F-1

GB

C-1

GB

20'

F-1 C-1

3'-6"

F-2

GB

GB

GB

GB

B

F-1

A

C-1

GB

F-3

F-3

F-3

F-3

C-2

C-2

C-2

C-2

GB

BRICK FOUNDATION

F-1

F-2

C-1

C

3'-6"

U.G.R

C-1

GB

GB F-1

F-1

C-1

F-1

C-1

B

GB F-1

C-1

F-1

C-1

GB

GB

GB

GB

GB

GB

20'

20'

20'

20'

20'

20'

C-1

C

3'-6"

127'

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

FOUNDATION, COLUMN AND GRADE BEAM LAYOUT

PROJECT

I section steel column and beam fabrication , corrugated sheet roofing with glass wool insulation.

Brick wall and concrete slab for mezzanine foor areas

Car Showroom with Restaurent, Gulshan 49, Dhaka - 1213

CLIENT:

ARCHITECTS:

MGH Group

01. AR. A S M Forhad Hossain

02. AR. Muhammad Abu Zobayer Riyal

ENGINEER: Mohammad Anisur Rahman B.Sc Engr.(Civil), MIEB, DMINB/CE A.N.M KHALED B.Sc Engr.(Civil), MIEB, DMINB/CE

CHECKED ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION

PREPARED BY : A S M Forhad Hossain

DRG. TITLE : FOUNDATION, COLUMN & GRADE BEAM LAYOUT

CONSULTANT:

DATE :

Architects

INTERIOR

26 - 11 - 2016

Two tenure engaged separtely for finishing and furnishing for themselves. OVI trading used mazzanine floor for small office while PEYALA used as lounge.

DRG.NO :

A green wall with a touch water pool and fountains are introduced with a signedge.Saved 8 exsiting big trees by design.

A-02

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CAR SHOWROOM WITH RESTAURANT: PEYALA INTERIOR FITOUT

LAYOUT PLAN

A review from a reknowned local newspaper the Daily star explicitly describes the space: “Peyala Café has three outlets at the moment throughout Dhaka city, with a flagship café at Gulshan Avenue, overseeing Banani Lake and opposite to Gulshan Club. The first thing you will notice is its modern design, with the glass walls allowing plenty of natural light to enter the establishment creating a soothing sense of freedom that is rather uncommon in most restaurants.

“There is a sitting area up the stairs, which will surely remind you of a crow’s nest — Ship’s lookout point — and you can enjoy your snacks up there in privacy. And the subtle decorations of the ongoing festival hold a promise to cheer you up.”

Peyala Cafe: a cup of delight- embracing a concept of open kitchen in Bengali food culture.

KITCHEN HOOD

OPEN KITCHEN

VRF SYSTEM

FURNITURE

8 5

1

7

7 6 4

2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

POS counter Condiment station Desert station Ice-cream station Coffee stastion Hot kitchen Chiller High stool seating

3

1

Two separate motor are used for inlet cool air and outlet hot air. The range of the suction fan can be adjustable to collect hot fume only from the kithen area as the area covered with VRF sysytem.

Cylindrical shaped inddor unit used with central VRF outdoor unit

Hollow metal box used for frame

Teak plywood with clear polish and rectangular cusion.

Spatial characteristics of Peyala cafe

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