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“Architecture is a mesmerizing exploration towards a balanced integration of artistic sensibility and scientific methodology. In my journey of B.Arch and professional experience till now, I endeavoured to discover this equilibrium between functionality and creativity through a number of design assignments - starting from basic compositions to complex real life projects. In this portfolio I shared my philosophy, reasoning and thinking process involved in certain projects with a desire to continue this beautiful expedition.�
NUZHAT NABILA
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
AWARDS AND SCHLOARSHIPS
PROFFESIONAL AFFILIATION
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) CGPA 3.13 out of 4.00 scale Year 2014
Primary Scholarship, Class V, 1999 Talentpool Junior Scholarship, Class VIII, 2002 Talentpool Board Scholarship, S.S.C., 2005 Board Scholarship, H.S.C., 2007
Associate Member Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) Membership No. : AN-084
Highersecondary School Certificate (HSC) Hol Cross College, Dhaka GPA 5 out of 5 Year 2007
Project got short-listed for public exhibitions in BUET in Level III Term I, Level III Term II, Level IV Term I, Level IV Term II, Level V Term I
Secondary School Certificate Udayan Bidyalaya, Dhaka GPA 5 out of 5 Year 2005
Natinal Award for Debate Competition, BTV, 2004 Mitsubishi Award for Painting, 2003 Several Awards in Science Fair Projects, Speeches, and Paintings
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES FIELDS OF INTEREST Graphic Design
HOBBIES Travelling, Painting, Photography, Pets
COMPUTER LITERACY AutoCAD Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Flash Google Sketchup Lumion 3D CorelDraw 3Ds Max MS Office Revit
Intern Architect Tanya Karim NR Khan & Associates March 2012 - June 2013 Projects involved in : KEPZ Housing, Chittagong. Junior Architect Vitti Sthapati Brindo Ltd. 25 October 2014 - Present. Projects involved in : Anwar Khan Residence, Dhanmondi, Dhaka SPL ASAD Aveneu Apartment, Dhaka Charubithi Apartment, Gulshan, Dhaka Kuril Fly Over, Dhaka Mosque, Chandpur Landscape Design, Dhanmondi EIdgah, Dhaka Interior Design of NRB Bank, Prime Bank, ACI Pharmaceuticals ltd. Mixed-use Commercial Building, Green Road, Dhaka Rohto Cosmetics Factory, Gazipur.(In association with Yasui Architects, Japan)
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP Summer School 2015 LBC Summer School Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat Studies Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
nuzhatnabila07@gmail.com +8801717215248, +88029660646
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
Rural Health Center, Gazipur. Design Studio V, Year 2010
Apartment : SPL Asad Avenue, Dhaka. Year 2015
High-rise Commercial Building, Dhaka. Design Studio VI, Year 2011
Landscape Design at Kuril Fly Over, Dhaka. Year 2015
Interior Design of a Studio Apartment Interior Studio, Year 2011
Landscape Design, Dhanmondi Eidgah, Dhaka. Year 2016
Intervention in Urban space, Gulistan, Dhaka. Design Studio VII, Year 2011
A Mosque at Chandpur Year 2016
A Public Housing, Dhaka. Design Studio VIII, Year 2012 250-Bed General Hospital, Komilla. Design Studio IX, Year 2013 Resort at Teknaf, Chittagong. Design Studio X, Year 2014 Product Design :A Beach Chair Design Studio III, Year 2009 Reminiscene of few Projects LBC Days
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Rural Health Center Location : Bahadurpur village, Gazipur, Bangladesh. Design Studio V, Level-III, Term-I Individual Project, 3 weeks, Year :2010 Studio Tutors Dr. Nizamuddin Ahmed Dr. Farida Nilufar Shamim Ara Hossain
Outdoor Waiting
Doctor
Waiting Open Space
Outdoor Waiting
MAIN ROAD SPACE DISTRIBUTION
M A L E
F E M A L E Male Doctor Male Outdoor Waiting Green Female Court Doctor
Male Waiting
Female Waiting
Female Outdoor Waiting
FORM GENERATION
Entry
The basic objective was to design a Health complex which will be context-responsive in rural area of Bangladesh. Conservative social norms in rural areas often keep women from visiting doctor even when critically needed. Privacy for female patients was given priority in the zoning phase of the project. The functions are basic - there are individual waiting zones and doctor’s chambers for male and female.
1 Reception & Information 2 Female Waiting 3 Male Waiting 4 Store 5 Kitchen 6 Male Doctor 7 Female Doctor 8 Green Court
Plan 0
5’
10’
25’
Wa i ti n g
Z on e
The waiting zone is a circular mass and the doctors chamber form a square mass. These masses are placed around a central green courtyard which reflects rural Bangladesh’ courtyard houses concept. Materials used for the project are locally found Bamboo, Brick, and Tin Roof.
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E l eva t i on
E n tr y Wes t
E l e va t i on
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A Highrise Commercial Building, Dhaka. Studio project : 5 weeks Design Studio VI, Level- III Term- II, Year 2011 Individual Project Studio Tutors Dr. Mohammed Zakiul Islam Atiqur Rahman Shamim Ara Hossain
multidirectional form for better approach towards the city
Basic objectives were creating an icon on the city skyline, providing breathing spaces for the inhabitants, representing freedom and verticality with a curved form.
BREATHING SPACES
9,800
roof top restau
9,800
rant
9,800 9,800
office space
9,800 9,800
Cylindrical mass bold and multidirectional
floorplates revolving around vertical core
from city towards sky: the wave of freedom
generation of terraces and revealing of the core
gathering spac 9,800
e
19,600 19,600 19,600 19,600 19,600 19,600
FORM GENERATION
19,600
office space
19,600 19,600 19,600 19,600 19,600 19,600 19,600
Parellel curves in north and south elevations spiral curves in east and west elevations
19,600 19,600 19,600
mechanical f
19,600
loor
19,600 19,600 19,600 19,600
office space
19,600 19,600 19,600 19,600 19,600 19,600
multipurpose ha conference room ll,small cafe,
19,600 19,600
office space
19,600 19,600 19,600 10,000
gathering space
21,000
restaurant
21,000
day care centre, shop,atm booth, medical room,libsmall cafe prayer space gymnesium rary central lobby
21,000 21,000 21,000 20,800 16,000 49,000 49,000
Void : Curve
Solids : Spiral
SOLID - VOID RELATIONSHIP
parking
49,000
SECTION AA
AREA SPACE ALLOCATION (in sft)
PLAN AT 340’ Typical office
PLAN AT 5’ Typical office
0 5 10’
0 5 10’
25’
25’
S t r u c t u r a l De si g n
PLAN AND FORM Double Layered glazing used in west facade and solid walls used in south-west direction to prevent heat and glare. Two office wings radiating from the central core changes angular position with evert floor, which creates the dynamic form, also creates the stepped breathing spaces in every floor which makes space for refreshment and greenery and also creates connection with one floor to another.
Interior Design of a Studio Apartment Interior Studio, Year 2011 Studio Tutor Mahmudul Anwar Riyaad
The design is for a studio apartment for a undergrad student who is interested in music, gaming, and hanging out with friends. The forms and colors in the designed interior space express freedom and adventure.
Kitchenette
Controllable LED Hues for different ambiences
Graffiti Wall
Plan
0 1’ 2’
5’
Diffused Lighting through fabric roofing
Young people have a different way to look at things and often does not desire formal space divisions. That’s why instead of formal rooms, a free flowing continuous space is provided accommodation provisions for sleeping, cooking, seating, and services. A street-art themed deconstructive walls and ceilings defines the spaces and at the same time stands as a piece of art.
Resting Area
Gathering Area
Kitchenette
Materials: Concrete Surfaces Spray-painted Street Arts Dark Burnished Wooden And Rot Iron Furnitures Use Of Fabrics On The Roof
Toilet
Fabric Roofing for Diffused Lighting
Concrete Wall with Painting
Section
providing urban spaces in gulistan
Intervention in Urban space Gulistan area, Dhaka Design Studio VII, Level- IV Term- I, Year 2011 Group of 5, Duration 4 months Studio Tutors Dr. Qazi Azizul Mowla Dr. Md. Shahidul Ameen Catherine D. Gomes
redesigning osmani uddyan by incorporating nattya-mancha
Gulistan is one of the busiest areas in the busy city of Dhaka. The goal of the project was to study Gulistan area, point out urban problems, and take urban decisions to make it a better place for the surrounding community. Several intervention points where marked and worked with.
connecting gulistan park with adjacent rresidential area by redesigning cable market
and gulistan park
redesigning bangabazar for better urban gathering
providing recreational spaces by redesigning
wholesale shoe market
Rethinking Os mani Uddyan par k T he gr e e n l i nk
Osmani Uddyan acts as the lungs for the whole surrounding. The main objective was to create as much connection with the surrounding neighborhoods as possible. A network of green spaces are created to encourage the pedestrian flow.
Re d e sig n i n g S h oe M a rket
Re de v elopment of Gulis tan Par k
an d p rovid ing Recreati onal Spa c e
C o nne c t i ng t he co m m uni t y w i t h t he gr e e n
Existing situation Insufficient visual setback for pedestrians Osmani Uddyan park is kept isolated from the community Nagar Vaban is Dhaka’s one of the most prominent structures, but this does not have enough visual setback due to the three storied shoe market. The gulistan-jatrabari flyover makes it more severe.
THE PARK IS CONNECTED TO THE
RESIDENTIAL ZONE THROUGH COMMUNITY FIELD
REDESIGNED CABLE MARKET -floor space compensated . ground floor semi-open to maximize visual contact.
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GULISTAN PARK
WALKWAYS
Redesigned Shoe market to create visual connection and setback for Nagar Vaban Providing a much-needed playfield for the community Creating a pedestrian connection between the park and the community.
Commercial belt (Cable Markets) redesigned to make community urban spaces which creates connection with the park. Community field provided for recreational purpose. Designed walkways for the urban crowd.
Re d e sig n i n g B an g a ba z a r Ma rket
Ur ban S p aces ar o u n d S tad i u m
f or b et t er Urban Gatheri ng
w he n t he c rowd break s
Existing situation Insufficient preparation space for the market. No defined vehicular and/or pedestrian access. Absence of proper loading/unloading space. High chance of fire hazard.
illegal slum market Gatherings in road due to improper space in the market
Alcove space for preparation, Holds the pedestrian pressure Frees the vehicular streets. Provision of needed urban plaza for the stadium crowd, and connecting the stadium plaza with the Gulistan Park, Osmani Uddyan Park, and the public plaza to circulate the crowd. This may decrease the traffic congestion around the stadium compound.
A Public Housing At Mirpur 9, Dhaka Design Studio VIII, Level IV Term II Group of 3, Duration 4 months, 2012 Studio Tutors Dr. Shayer Ghafur Dr. Khandaker Shabbir Ahmed Dr. Nasreen Hossain
In this housing project the main goal was to create a sustainable and environment friendly design without compromising the population density. Connecting the solids with help of voids, on other words connecting the building spaces with help of open recreational spaces was the main highlight of this project. A distinct layering of green open spaces is visible throughout the design. There is one central open space bonding the different neighborhoods which contains the central plaza and park. The neighborhood open spaces and playfields branch out from it. And then comes the cluster open spaces serving the individual buildings with more intimate spaces and playgrounds. With the central mosque and central plaza we tried to create the much-needed focus in a large scale housing. And the two entries, one form south and the other from east, create two strong axis lines with the central spaces.
L a yering o f Open Spac e
One of the biggest challenges in a high density housing is providing good air and light to all the tenants. A lot of effort was put to come up with a proper building form in order to cope up with this issue. The blocks were staggered in direction of the south-east wind flow, also all the dwelling units had north/south facades for proper lighting and ventilation. Each cluster contains two types of buildings, one containing 6 staggered blocks and one containing 3 staggered blocks. The buildings are connected by a central open space.
C R E AT IN G A X IS
The public community spaces such as market spaces, community center, and kacha bazar were zoned in the roadside area of the site, while more private community spaces such as mosque, school etc were zoned in more intimate areas. Also, some secondary amenities like prayer spaces, shops, elementary school and daycare centers were provided in each cluster.
Roof Plan
A me n i t i e s P r o vi d e d f o r C o mmu n i t y Elementary School and Daycare Center Shop and Pharmacy Prayer Spaces Laundry Office and Reception Generator Room Pedestrian Walkway Non-motorized Vehicular way and Emergency Road Paved Area
Detail Unit Plan
C l u st e r M o d u l e
layering of green in neighborhood
C r e a t i on of the ope n spa c e a t e ve r y thi r d floor
Central Plaza
Site Sect ion
In this housing project the main goal was to create a sustainable and environment friendly design without compromising the population density. Connecting the solids with help of voids, on other words connecting the building spaces with help of open recreational spaces was the main highlight of this project. A distinct layering of green open spaces is visible throughout the design. There is one central open space bonding the different neighborhoods which contains the central plaza and park. The neighborhood open spaces and playfields branch out from it. And then comes the cluster open spaces serving the individual buildings with more intimate spaces and playgrounds. With the central mosque and central plaza we tried to create the much-needed focus in a large scale housing. And the two entries, one form south and the other from east, create two strong axis lines with the central spaces.
Modern day designs urge for more emphasis on pedestrian connections and less on vehicular. Pedestrians and open spaces are the souls of a housing. In this housing design, the motorized vehicular roads ended in a total of 4 parking spaces, which served 4 neighborhoods. The idea of large parking spaces instead of parking spaces for every individual building came from the thought of keeping as much space car-free as we could. The parking spaces were placed with care so that a car goes a minimum distance into the housing. There are some controlled non-motorized vehicular roads branched out from the motorized vehicular road which are placed mostly in the peripheral area. They serve each of the individual buildings, and also work as emergency roots for fire trucks and ambulances etc. A pedestrian network was created within this green flow uninterrupted by any vehicular roads.
Master Plan Model
A General Hospital At Komilla / 250 Bedded Duration : 12 Weeks Design Studio IX, Level V Term I, 2013 Individual Project Studio Tutors Dr. Farida Nilufar Md. Ruhul Amin
Service Core
Surgery Ward [Male]
Medicine Ward [Male] Medicine Ward [Female]
Surgery Ward [Female]
Pediatrics Ward
Gynecology
Obstetrics Ward
Admin
Doctors’ Facilities
Cabins Labour and Delivery NICU OT Emergency
Service Out-patient
Admin Radiology Emergency
Ground Floor Plan
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40’
100’
ACCESS
The site is at Comilla, Bangladesh, and has two existing ponds. Task was to design a 250-bedded general hospital for common public following proper health related safety and control requirements.
Service Admin Doctor’s Entry Main Entry
Vehicular Provision for : _ Motorized and non-motorized provision _ Ambulances _ Emergencies _ Private Vehicles for doctors and staff
Outpatient
Emergency
E n t r y
V e h i c u l a r
A c c e s s
Pedestrian Provision for : _ Outpatient users _ service and doctors _ Emergencies _ Walkways around water bodies _ Wheelchair provisions
P e d e s t r i a n
A c c e s s
SPACE DISTRIBUTION
Wind Flow Controlled Open Space
Low Mobility Zone Sun Path Restricted Zone IPD
High Mobility Zone RADIOLOGY OPD EMERGENCY
Z o n i n g
C l i m a t i c
North-South open masses for better natural lighting and air circulation Central Radiology mass is mechanically controlled
E f f e c t s
Semi Controlled Open Space
Public Open Space
O p e n
S p a c e
Internal open space and water body serves for the inpatient while the open space and waterbody attached to the outer road serve the visitors and outpatient users.
D i s t r i b u t i o n
3rd Floor Plan (Ward)
First Floor Plan
East Elevation
Sectional Zonings
A Resort at Teknaf, Chittagong co-existence between nature and man-made Design Studio X, Level V Term II, 14 weeks project
H I L L S
Stability and Silence
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r o a d Year 2014 Studio Tutors Dr. Shayer Ghafur Dr. Khandaker Shabbir Ahmed Dr. Nasreen Hossain
The objective is to flourish sensitive and responsive tourism by exploring the natural beauty of Teknaf city. Lots of domestic and overseas tourists visit here to observe the beauty of Naf river, hills, sea beach, forests but stay at Cox’s Bazar [60KM from Teknaf] at night because lack of accommodation at Teknaf. A resort there may also generate scope of employment for local people. A huge amount of tourists visit St. Martin’s Island via Teknaf but this resourceful island is at risk, and no tourists should be allowed to stay there overnight because of it’s vulnerability. So the project Resort at Teknaf will provide great opportunity for accommodation for them because of it’s proximity to the Jetty and other islands like Shah Porir Dwip etc.
intermidiate zone B E A C H celebration zone
S E A
Problems with existing hotel-resorts In cox’s bazar area _Create blockage with sea _Private beach concept deprives people from their natural property. _The resort masses work as alien element in nature. Basic Design Considerations
Si te Lengur Beel, Teknaf, Chittagong Si te A rea 30 acres
_Look from the seashore with hills at background and look from the hills to the seashore. _Reducing outlines _Merging two sides, hills and sea. _A machine crafted object that has landed in a natural world. Starting from nature and ending step by step in the nature
Movement and Sounds
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1 Dropoff 2 Lobby, Multipurpose Hall 3 Parking 4 Gameroom 5 Restaurant 6 Private pool 7 Open pool 8 Forest Villa 9 Pool Villa 10 Duplex Pool Villa 11 Main Vehicular Road 12 Terrace Villa 13 Private street for resort
Master Plan
Ground Floor
Model
Sketches
Te r r a c e V i l l a D u p l e x
Pool Villa
First Floor
Layers of green Terrace for organic gaardening Not a typical small enclosed terrace, but a flexible and expandable green terrace merging the interior living space with the greenery of the site.
Ground Floor
Model
Sketches
3d Sketches
First Floor
Ground Floor
Pool Villa Duplex
Forest Villa
Hide and seek with the sea Lost in greenery Trail between the forests to find a way to connect with the sea
Direct visual connection with sea is ensured and total privacy provided. Attached individual swimming pools provide the feeling of the sea. Location of each unit is derived from contour conditions and steepness of contour. Conflict with service is avoided as walkways are in the backside of the units. Guests can enjoy thyself with full privacy. Rather than dividing accommodations on room size, room number or just number of people, they are divided on basis of Different atmosphere and Different experiences.
Ground Floor
Model
Model Sketches
3D View
Celebration Zone
Crafts Shop
Service
Restaurant
Gym and Indoor Games
Admin
Multipurpose Hall
Reception and Lounge
H I L L
A R E A
Pool Steep Area
Acco.
Accomodation LOBBY
Forest Area
Acco. Food
Acco. a
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a Are view Sea
Acco.
Service
V e h i c u l a r
R
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Pool
B E A C H
S E A Sectional Perspective of the Central Zone
S e c t i o n A A’
Conceptual Zoning
Masterplan Model
Product Design : A Beach Chair Group Project / 5 weeks Design Studio III, Level-II Term-I, Year 2009 Studio Tutors : Dr. Mohammed Zakiul Islam & S M Najmul Imam Backrest (1” thick Mehgoni wood)
The goal was to analyze human postures and study the application of ergonomical knowledge in a real scale product. The beach chair contains a removable backrest which can be placed in different positions to create different postures for the user such as seating or relaxing.
Bolts (2” & 75mm dia)
The curved form of the chair is inspired from the oceanic wave which is further developed with the human relaxation posture in seabeach. 2mm 1.2” dia MS Pipe
1” thick Mehgoni Panels
Nuts with washer
Front View
Side View
Single Person Use : Relaxing Posture
Single Person Use : Seating Posture Top VIew
Massing with cubes Level : 1, Term : 2 Duration : 2 Weeks Media : Newspaper and board
Composition with Spheres Level : 1, Term : 2 Duration : 1Week Media : Plastic Balls and Paint
Creating solid and void Level : 1, Term : 2 Duration : 2 Weeks Media : Plaster of Paris
Composition with Lines Level : 1, Term : 2 Duration : 1Week Media : Bamboo with a prop
Abstraction of Personality (Rabindranath Tagore) Level : 1, Term : 2 Duration : 4 Weeks Media: Props on stage, Music and Light composition
Children Resource Centre Level : 3, Term : 1 Duration : 4 Weeks
Cantilever structure and load testing Level : 3, Term : 2 Duration : 2 Weeks Media : Wooden Sticks
Folk Art Museum Level : 3, Term : 1 Duration : 4 Weeks
Reminiscene of few projects
Projects for enriching the fundumental composition knowledge, structure understanding , space organisation
portfolio PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
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SPL Asad Avenue Responsibilities in the Project : _ FAR and Area Calculation _ Design Development _ Getting drawings approved from RAJUK _ Getting fire fighting drawings approved _ Creating working drawings.
At Asad Avenue, Dhaka Work for Vitti Sthapati Brindo
Typical Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan
Landscaping at Kuril Flyover Kuril, Dhaka Work for Vitti Sthapati Brindo
Dhaka with its exponential population growth is on the way of becoming a cosmopolitan city. As a remedy of increasing traffic jam, the 3 km long Kuril Flyover which was opened in 2013 is expected to provide a convenient traffic flow connecting various areas around Dhaka. With an aim to ease traffic congestion in the northern parts of the capital, the Rajdhani Unnayan Katripakkha (Rajuk) implemented the project. It was constructed by The Project Builders Ltd Bangladesh along with the Major Bridge Engineering Corporation, China. Along with the smooth vehicular movement, the pedestrian movements are also the vital part to work out the whole structure appropriately. The responsibilities of this project was to allocate the sufficient parking spaces, integrate bicycle tracks with pedestrian walkways and recreational skating lanes, ensure sufficient shades , establish fountains, green slope and other beautification elements to the landscape and other public amenities.
WALKWAY
PARKING BICYCLE CLUB BICYCLE STAND
FLOATING GARDEN PEDESTRIAN SHADE WALKWAY BICYCLE TRACK TOILET AND TICKET COUNTER PEDESTRIAN ENTRY
SKATING PARKING EXISTING CONNECTION BICYCLE TRACK BOUNDARY FOUNTAIN PEDESTRIAN SHADE
SEATING TOILET AND TICKET COUNTER BOUNDARY PARKING PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
GREEN SLOPE
Master Plan WALKWAY
FOUNTAIN
EXISTING ROAD
Landscape Design Proposal for Heritage site Dhanmondi Eidgah Mosque
DESIGNED LAND
THE EIDGAH
Professional Work
The magnificant Eidgah whick is a precedent of Mughal Empire is situated at Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Tha footpaths have been widened with it’s sidewalk where existing trees are reserved and sitting areas are provided alongside road. The Site
The challange of the project is to developing the landscpae area conserving the eidgah as a significant cultural heritage, as well as sustaining the current use of performing prayers. Mughal gardens are renowned for their exquisite water works, for instance - Taj Mahal, Shalimar garden etc. Referring to that, a shallow pond is introduced in the east part of the land and approaches from the main road are inhanced by walking pavements towards the eidgah. The existing Wasa office is reserved and surrounded by 4’6” high wall.
The eidgah ground is currently elevated 4’8” from the road level. The whole adjustant land is stepped up towards eidgah by using 10” brick wall work and frequently they are widened and elevated to transform into seating areas.
Existing Situation
Existing mousque
Red brick chips Pebbles Walkway towards Eidgah
10” brick wall
Sitting area Existing Eidgah Field
brick seating concrete slab
Pebbles
Pebbles Red brick chips Exhibition Space Preserved existing green Extended footpath Sidewalk Road Walkway
Sitting Area
Shallow water pond
Paved pathway across shallow pond Preserving Existing tree
Existing wasa office
Proposed Master Plan
Pebbles
0
10’
20’
50’
Primary Sketches
_sitting space alongside the Footpath and sidewalk are created Beside the road and a walkway is Provided alongside the water body.
Primary Sketch of the redesigned building
_the redesigned building is a cube Of 20’x20’x20’ . The current friable electric office is reconstructed to upper floor and the ground floor is refurbished as exhibition space open to public. The upper floor is approeched by a outer stair is surrounded by a metal mesh which will be eventually covered by creepers. _walking through the shallow Pond on concrete slabs towards The eidgah. _sittings are provided In the shade of existing tree. _existing trees are preserved in the newly created shallow pond.
_approaches to eidgah _layers of sitting area _existing trees are preserved in the Sidewalk. _footpaths are widened.
_providing a breathing space In the busy road of dhanmondi Enhancing the existing eidgah.
_green in step by step gradually ascending to Eidgah from Road Level _creating a central sitting space in the shade of a existing large tree. _different textured materials are used in the landscape.
BLOW UP OF NORTH PART
BLOW UP OF SOUTH PART
SOUTH PART
NORTH PART
Mosque at Chandpur Professional Work for Vitti Sthapati Brinda bookshelves
bookshelves
toilet
ABULATION SPACE
Frontal View From East
In both north and south side a layer of traditional arch wall is implied as a screen while there is a inner layer of folding doors which allow the wind and light flow the whole mosque to elevate the spirit for prayers.
Proposed Plan
The mosque is designed in Chandpur, a suburb area in Bangladesh demolishing an existing old mosque keeping the same context and dimension. -East
Proposed mosque entry view from south-east
Existing mosque view from north-east
Existing mosque entry view from south
The mosque is going to be built by community donors, one-storied in the first phase and will be extended to first floor in next phase. The dome made of steel is replacable. The space under the stair is used as storage. The impression of arch architecture is maintained . Both the plan and the elevations possess a robust simplicity that allows profound contemplation in prayers.
EAST ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
SECTION THROUGH THE MINARET
SAGARA BEACH RESORT / DESIGNED BY COSTFORD
SEWA CAMPUS
Centre for Development Studies)
JOURNEY to LBC Laurie Baker Center
The programme was divided into 4 parts1. Theory Classes 2. Architecture tour to several of Laurie Baker’s creations 3. Practical sessions 4. Designing the LBC campus LOYOLA CHAPEL
“Ask of each building component ‘Is it necessary?’ If the answer is ‘No’, don’t do it. If the answer is ‘Yes’, think of the most economical way in which you could do it…”
The Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat Studies (LBC) was created by British-born architect Laurie Baker’s friends, students and admirers to propagate his philosophy of the concept of sustainable development through research, extension, training, documentation, dissemination and networking. Learning Brick Bonds : Flemish Bond, Rat-trap bond
Each year LBC conducts workshops & seminar program of different type & duration like LBC-NASA Exposure Program, Summer School on Green Habitat etc. In May’ 2015 I participated in the 15-days long summer school which delivered understanding about Sustainable Habitat based on cost-effective building design and construction technology.
Dome Construction
Mud Plaster
Setting Layout
Stone Masonry
Filler Slab
Arch Construction
Bamboo Reinforced Beam COB Wall
Red Oxide floor slab
Bamboo Reinforced Slabs
T H A N K Y O U