Project Details
AUTHOR NAME: Md. Shahadat Hossain
PROJECT TYPE: Group Studio Assignment
INDIVIDUAL ROLE: Concept & Design Development, Sketch, Model Making,Drawing Development.
DURATION: 8 Weeks (Research + Drawing)
SITE LOCATION : Dhaka, Bangladesh
STUDIO TEACHERS:
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
RURALISM IN URBANISM
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.
