ARCHITECTURAL WORKS

Women Friendly Space (WFS) / Multi-purpose women center at the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar is designed to empower vulnerable women. BRAC, SGBV Initiated to rebuild a new WFS at Camp 4 in Kutupalong after the old structure doused in a fire incident caused by a lightning thunderstorm. The Rohingya community women used to call this place their SHANTIBARI (peaceful home/safe place) as they get different types of training and consultancy on how to be stronger and survive in the harsh context of the largest refugee camp. Camp 4 WFS consists of a training room, adolescent corner, case management room, breastfeeding area, children’s play area, open working area, storage.

Community-Based Protection (CBP) steps would be taken so that Rohingyas can protect themselves and solve their own social problems by themselves through the center. These community centers were designed with a view to solving the social problems of Rohingya refugees at Kutupalong. The center performs four roles simultaneously, such as a community center, an information center, a center for community groups, and community outreach members.

BRAC required a multistoried watchtower to maintain the surveillance activity at the Kutupalong yard. This watchtower is a combination of the most sustainable materials like bamboo and dried grass (chon).
The bamboo watchtower became an iconic tower at Kutupalong as it has a beautiful balance of simplicity that attracts the passer-by.

BRAC Shelter needed to rebuild their Kutupalong office. As it was not expected to be a temporary structure, BRAC was more likely interested in a building with materials of long durability and considered to be permanent. But as a designer, I incorporated bamboo as it helps to cool the indoor temperature and convince the officials to use bamboo, brick, MS, and CI sheet. Afterward, the users were happy to feel the difference and praised the idea to incorporate bamboo into the structure.

BRAC has worked in Cox's Bazar for the last 36 years with host communities from previous influxes. This women-friendly space was built for the Ratnapalong community in 2020 by BRAC SGBV. Ratnapalong WFS consists of a training room, adolescent corner, case management room, breastfeeding area, children play area, open working area, storage.

The Bamboo Shade is designed for Coral Beach cafe located on Marine Drive Road at Inani in Cox’s Bazar. A dynamic bamboo shade at the entry gives the guests a warm feeling. The bamboo structure makes a contrast and shows the purity of sustainable practice.

Hand Wash areas were designed for different BRAC offices as a response to the Covid-19 emergency situation. Broken tiles were recycled and the workers were excited to make beautiful designs using them.

The master plan of Seagull Resort is developed in more than 12acres of land area. I was involved directly with the project at Ehsan Khan Architects through the master plan, design development, and the construction phase of the cottage, restaurant, service block, landscaping, walkway with fishing pond, etc.

DPS STS School was my first project after joining Ehsan Khan Architects in 2014. It is a 5726 sqm 7 storied school building with one basement. At the very beginning of my practice career, I started taking responsibility for big projects. The responsibilities I took for this project helped me to strengthen my capacity as an architect. I was responsible for providing construction drawings, detail drawings, interior design, and site supervision. I have also gathered the experience of building a sports swimming pool and auditorium in this project.

The future landmark in Dhaka’s skyscape, Forum One is a 22 storied with 3 basements, and Pinnacle is a 40 storied with 5 basements commercial buildings which are in under-construction, added my experience of dealing with high rise commercial buildings in Ehsan Khan Architects. I was a part of the team and worked in the design development and provided full construction drawings.