INTEGRATED NEIGHBORHOOD WITH RASULBAGH PARK

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Md. Shahadat Hossain VII

Group Studio Assignment

Concept & Design Development, Sketch, Model Making,Drawing Development

8 Weeks (Research + Drawing)

Dr. Maher Niger

Dr. Zishan Fuad Choudhury

Ms. Jinia Sharmeen Lima

Context Of The Area

Dhaka itself is a city of multiplicities - “Dhaka is indeed many Dhaka’s.”The city has resulted in several urban morphologies, each representing a particular spatial social, and economic development environment. In the older part of the city hugging the river Buriganga (whatever is left of it), colorful mixed-use buildings are crowded cheek-by-jowl along narrow winding streets. With its 52 bazars and 53 lanes, abuzz with its own heritage, the old Dhaka has distinctive organic urban morphology with certain buildings of intricate artistry and craftsmanship.

Rasulbagh area is known as a residential area. Most of the buildings are residential & some of them are mixed use. The distribution of residential and work(mixed used) are well maintained and distributed so that it makes a strong impact when planning a city area. Enough facilities (mosques, medical facility, institution) within the catchment area of the park. As a result its not a problem for the inhabitants here to use facilities even if the communication system is poor.

Poor drainage system in some specific area around the park & the current condition cant be improvable because the communication system is too poor there. Buildings are built in a congested way. No space or setbacks given which causes problem for ventilation in this area & electricity cables aren’t handled well so that accidents happen now and then.

Standard road measurement for at least 2 cars to pass by and people to walk According to Bangladesh Govt. Here most of the roads are 8 feet/ 2.5-3 meter in width which is not according to the standard. There should be at least 25% green area of the total build area here which is totally absent here. The only green part of this are is the park and the grave yard.

As a result, communication problem occurs.Unfortunately this hundreds years old story and picture ofthis once architecturally rich area has undergone radical change following the building model set by “New Dhaka”. While all citizens have rights to their own model and desires, when that translates as wanton destruction of heritage and historical identity, it becomes a concern for the whole city. The necessity to maintain these areas and buildings comes not from romantic or sentimental reasons but from offering citizens of the city a diverse urban experience. So, Rasulbagh area need to be developed in sustainable way, by new requirments.

Concept

Bringing rural elements in highly dense urban area. Using narrow roads as like as aisle of rural areas which connects a smaller unit of space with a broad communication point.

Using the temporary hut-bazar concept to minimize the illegal vendor.

Wrapping up the urban area with green roof concept. Improvising towards a healthier neighborhood for kids mental and physical growth.

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

AILES

In villages we can see narrow roads connected with easch other creating connection between village huts and spaces likes fields and ponds.

Our concept wast to bring the narrow road and connectivity flavour to a highly densed urban area.

MACHA

In villages we can see plantation on a frame made with jute stick or bamboo, it’s called “Macha”. Machas are placed on hut roof or in the courtyard.

Our concept was to bring the macha concept to bring green belt in a highly densed city area where green ratio is too low.

HUT-BAZAR

In villages we can find hut-bazar which is generally built in a big Banyan tree centred space and quite often surrounding the tree itself. Here people gather and do shopping. Our concept was to bring the tree centred gathering space and marketing place which will let the urban people feel the rural flavour.

Consideration

Drainage System Development

1. Using the pocket space to create soak pit which will prevent flood or over flow

2. Cover the open drains to increase the width of pedestrian narrow roads

Communication System Development

1. Developing the narrow roads into proper pedestrian roads

2. Removing illegal vendors to use the full width of the road

Green Area

1. Using roof top as roof garden to increase the amount of green

2. Using pocket space for plantation and green

Recreation

1. Creating playground for children

2. Creating recreational zones for all age

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Rasulbagh Thana, Dhaka

The area of Rasulbagh Thana is bounded by Azimpur Thana on the East, Motijheel Thana on the North, Keraniganj Thana on the South and Kotwali Thana on the West.

26, Dhaka City(South) Corporation, (Previous Ward No-79)

1900 ft (Pyari Das Road and Hemendra Das Road)

Dhankora Kachari Bari, Beauty Boarding, Shri Shri Goura Nitai Mandir

One of the oldest roads of Dhaka city with history of around 200 years. Currently a declared Heritage Urban Site by Bangladesh Government.

2,19,357 (Rasulbagh Thana) according to Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics 2011 census

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Design Objectives

1. Creating a Ring Type of pedestrian network to connect the area.

2. Provide some formal and recreational activity for the community along with the ring road.

3. Making the connection between the ring road and the park to make a flow.

4. The narrow road of the area makes wider before by the setback of buildings.

5. Many local shops and the pocket recreational space grow with the pedestrian spine.

6. The park space provided many play spaces for the children.

7. Creating the area lively to reduce the crime rate.

8. Provided some Comunity Club, GYM, Badminton Court, Bazar Area, Food Court Zone, Tranining Center, Kitchen Garden For the Community.