Although I find this beneath me - I had to respond because blatant falsehoods are being bandied about in this thread. If someone has money, why can't they afford better things, whether in Pakistan or not? Defies logic.
There are more luxury condos in Bangladesh - because land is not cheap in Dhaka city. Quality is not worse than in Karachi. A 3250 sqft. condo is NOT small. Even in the US. So Pakistanis have better living standards than Americans? Ajeeb baat.
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Rangs Atmosphere, Banani
10 stories with 1 underground level for parking, 8 apts at 3250 sq. ft. each
Located in the core of Banani’s most lively residential area atmosphere is situated minutes away from a relaxing green park, shopping malls, entertainment and luxury dining. atmosphere defies the typical residential apartments of Dhaka City becoming the standard for ultra-luxury and quality living. It offers inhabitants spacious, bright and functional apartments with the most astounding materials and apparatuses.
“If I can create a space that people haven’t experienced before and if it stays with them or gives them a dream for the future, that’s the kind of structure I seek to create.”–TADAO ANDO
Designed to surpass traditional expectations, atmosphere emulates an urban contemporary feel. The double height entry from the road immediately gives a sense of majesty. The in-house lounge, located at the building’s mezzanine, allows residents a unique opportunity to expand their lifestyle and entertain guests with its coffee bar and cozy café type seating arrangement. The exclusive rooftop houses a gym, barbeque area and a 42 feet long swimming pool, all to create a sanctuary for the residents of atmosphere.
The lofty entrance with a double heighted reception, a mezzanine lounge and a green roof canopy | Photo credit : Meer Sadi
The grand reception | Photo credit : Meer Sadi
The warmth of the mezzanine lounge allows the residents to relax and entertain their guests in a room full of jazz and coziness | Photo credit : Meer Sadi
CONCEPT
The idea was simple-create a residential apartment that indulges in style, sophistication, luxury and also responds to the inadequacy of open green spaces, limited daylight and ventilation that conventional multi-storied apartment buildings face. The concept of the project was the resultant of the context, Atmosphere and Luxury. To manifest an idea as such, two important features were considered: Massing of the building and single tenant for each floor.
This allowed each floor to have an open floor plan creating a grandeur space. The facade of floor to ceiling height windows on the south gives this space a panoramic view of the outdoor while inviting ample daylight and clean air circulation. Terraces in the south area reflection of our traditional courtyards interms of function. The green terraces in various levels are kept big allowing abundant light, lush landscape and thorough cross ventilation for the formal living, family living and dining space.
Adequate bends are made to the building mass to ensure an integration of indoor-outdoor. The massing was deliberate to allow daylight and clean air flood every room of each apartment-again under lining the ideology of the project.
Paintings were hand-picked to give that extra depth to the foyer of each apartment | Photo credit : Meer Sadi
The clear glazed panel window affords ample natural light and panoramic view of the cityscape | Photo credit : Meer Sadi
ARCHITECTURE
The building was pushed back, as far as it was feasible, towards the north to allow a large south lawn and gate way to the building. This was done taking into account the sub-tropical atmosphere of Dhaka with its winter slanted sun on the south and summer wind flow spill out of the south-east.
PROJECT TECHNOLOGY
To attain the best possible output some decisions were made through several trial and errors for example the texture of the wall, color of the doors and sustainability of the bricks etc. But the magic lies in the 10’ cantilevered terraces in the south which is a significant aspect in the design of atmosphere. This differentiates the terraces from other stereotypical terraces of residential apartments around. The residence is an earthquake resistant structure that will persist the test of time and nature.
With the Dhaka skyline as a view, the roof-top lounge is the perfect place to have a bbq party with loved ones | Photo credit : Meer Sadi
A private place to dive into relaxation, the rooftop swimming pool and bbq lounge offer a balanced blend of entertainment and outdoor enjoyment | Photo credit : Meer Sadi
MATERIALS
To complement the theme of luxury, special care was taken for the choice of materials used in atmosphere. The brick walls are thermally insulated to help with heat reduction and creates a place of peace for the residents. Windows were double-glazed to allow sumptuous amount of light, but to also deflect heat. Natural wood polished Italian marble provides a stage for modern living. The lounge- furnished with designer décor. Paintings, from local painters were given platforms to exhibit their creativity therefore adding a dash of color and warmth to public spaces and common areas within the apartments.
Another one...
Dipu & Sharmin Residence, Nikunja
Dhaka is one of the most densely populated city in the world, where tranquility and green is the desire in common becoming very uncommon day by day. So, first and foremost, during the site visit the exploration of every possible issue in terms of context, climate and culture have been done.
Facing South with a "T" junction road created the opportunity of constant summer wind and winter inclined sunlight along with distant view of trees. Simultaneously borrowing the bust green tree view of the adjacent bus depot on the North along with layered painting within the house made this architecture a green patch within and without. Eventually carrying the nostalgic memory of Abbe Laugier understanding of architecture is an outcome of natural act.
Since the area seats very close to Dhaka international airport, there is a height limitation given 13m, which generated this idea of going below ground level in order to accommodate the functional requirement of the living area, audio visual room, sports and reading accommodated by our coming the challenge of entering the natural light as much as possible and needed.
As the house goes up, it started revealing towards nature more and more. Layered green, lawns with intertwined planting along with water body makes the house untamed and tropical.
Considering the sustainability in terms of climate and earthquake, reinforced expose concrete shear walls and columns have been used, where structural system turns into architecture intervening with the nature.
Commendation, Berger Excellence in Architecture 2017
Winner, AD50, The most Influential Names in Architecture 2017
No wonder your cities are in such bad condition.
Forget about becoming anything anywhere 
