Midrise Architecture in Dhaka Bangladesh

[Bilal9]

New Hotel project - Coral Reef 'Heritage'.

 

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Krishibid Institute Bangladesh (Institute of Agriculture) - site of TEDxDhaka.

 

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New Mega project under construction - United Summit Centre Complex opposite the Dhaka Hazrat ShahJalal Int'l Airport (Nikunja area). The Project consists of two office complexes, Five and Three star hotels as well as a Mega Mall. YouTube video as well as images follow.

 

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New Signature Project 'Rajuk Green Tower'. Rajuk (Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha) is the Bengali term for 'Capital Improvement Trust' - the govt. agency responsible for Urban Planning in Dhaka.

 

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New images from (AFAIK, so far) the largest mall in South Asia, Jamuna Future Park (4.1 million Sqft.) as well as one of the 20 largest malls in the world. Quite posh and lavish, even compared to some US malls. Quite a jewel in the crown for Dhaka.

There are 5 atriums and 5 domes like this one below.

A staple for local and visiting expats for handicrafts and ethnic wear - Aarong

All images copyright MirzaZeehan

 

[Bilal9]

Well OK - technically this is not in Dhaka - but Chittagong's new towers ask to be shown as well.

This is Radisson Blu Bayview Chittagong

Another Chittagong Development, Valentine Developers 'Rashidabad'.
81 Katha area & 20-Storied Modern Commercial/Residential Complex.
Building – 01 –Floor area 14000 sft.
Building – 02 –Floor area 12000 sft

 

[Bombaywalla]

I like how in Bangladesh, just like in Indonesia, the locals use culturally-relevant names instead of borrowed Arabic ones.

 

[Bilal9]

I like how in Bangladesh, just like in Indonesia, the locals use culturally-relevant names instead of borrowed Arabic ones.

That depends on the importance and definition of 'culture' to a Bangladesh person. I guess most people aren't really big on drawing on religion for naming inspiration. Bengali culture and religiosity are not really opposing values or at odds with each other. Religion is a private personal mode of salvation, not organized activity.

Over-emphasizing and shoving either culture or religiosity down people's throats is normally frowned upon. Each has its own place and period of emphasis.

 

[Bombaywalla]

That depends on the importance and definition of 'culture' to a Bangladesh person. I guess most people aren't really big on drawing on religion for naming inspiration. Bengali culture and religiosity are not really opposing values or at odds with each other. Religion is a private personal mode of salvation, not organized activity.

Over-emphasizing and shoving either culture or religiosity down people's throats is normally frowned upon. Each has its own place and period of emphasis.

Well whatever it is, I'm just glad I see Bengali names alive and well in B'desh. IMO it's so much nicer to see culturally-relevant names than the borrowed Arabic ones that most other Islamic-majority (non-Arab) countries seem to have.

 

[Bilal9]

New residential project : Mutual Properties South Garden, a typical luxury condo of mid 2010 vintage

 

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A couple of commercial projects by South Breeze Properties...

Amin & South Center - a small one...

A bigger property (South Square)

Image copyrights by South Breeze Properties.

New Project - DomInno Amorex in Banani

Dhaka Cantonment Multipurpose Hall (Community Centre)

 

[Bilal9]

Now about an interesting residential design, 'Rokaiya Afzal Vacation House' - something in tune with the aquatic environment in our area...

 

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Just to dispel any confusion - the images I have posted on this thread showcase only Bangladeshi architects and interior designers. This is the reason for this thread. Now for some properties featuring Paradigm - a local interior design firm.

Radisson Bayview Chittagong

 

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Another one by Paradigm, Sheltech Pushpita, a Boutique hotel.

 

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Some small properties by Motif - a local design atelier. Small doesn't mean boring