Co-Lab : Gramer Haor- The Bazar Re-jointment; The Future Development of Gramer Haor and the area of Kazigonj Bazar', Nabiganj, Habigonj, Sylhet

The Bazar Re-jointment
Ahmad Zubayr, Fedous Rahman Mugdho, Dawood Khan, Ananya Joyita, Nafiz Ahmed
The Future Development of Gramer Haor and the city of Kazigonj Bazar
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Brief & Design Approach
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About Us
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Research & Analysis Rapid Planning Tool Kit

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Work produced by: A M J N D
Our Practice Aims Company Structure
The aim of our practise is to deliver a
space to enhance our clients requirements
which spaces viable for both now and
the future of dynamism and complexity.
As a practise we do not shy away from
taking risks to show that anything is
possible in architecture. Our vision is to
liberate architecture from its ordinary
standardised meanings and instead
develop a new innovative way forward
where we design an absence of harmony,
continuity or symmetry.
Our company is based on improving
human, agricultural and non-physical life,
we thrive to create function and spaces for
the people. Architecture that is reusable,
flexible and integratable with the way of
life from different projects. Each project
is a opportunity to enrich our knowledge
and give a deeper understanding of
how people live, together or separate.
We design with a team that is on site
throughout the project, this ensures we
have direct communication with the
client and the community of the space.
This creates a link direct link between
the design and functionality of the project
with the clients. This ensures the project
truly can give back to the community and
becomes an architecture for the people.
We believe in the strongest international
collaboration and we are very proud
to have a talented team of different
nationalities in our office where everyone
feels that they can bring something to the
table.

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How We Work
Team Structure
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Out company is a international company
we work collaboratively around the world.
Facebook - We use this site because it
is available around the world as many
programmes do not work with our other
international team members.
Facebook
BCU Team
Team
Meeting
Team
Meeting
Feedback
Review
Progression Progression
Communication
Progression Progression
Leader Leader
SUST Team
Microsoft Teams
Google Drive
MicrosoftTeams-Thisappisusedbecause
it allows us to video call individually and
as a team. Teams is used to record all of
our meetings as it can be accessed by all
at anytime. This also shows out client that
we are communicating consistently about
the project and we can allow the client to
join via a link alone.
The team structure has been divided into
2 teams, the SUST team and the BCU
team. This makes managing the project
easier. The 2 leaders will divide the work
and then allocate the tasks between the
teams.
Each team has valuable skills and there
Google Drive - This is used to store any
work we do as a team, it is organised and
allows us to add/remove/edit any work at
anytime. This is linked as a cloud drive
in our computers so we can link and sync
work at all times.
Ahmad Zubayr
Nafiz Ahmed
Ananya Joyita
Ferdous Rahman Mugdho
Dawood Khan
M T W T F S S
will be constant communication through
the chosen programmes. After each
presentation we will have a feedback
review to talk about our next steps.
Throughout the week there will be team
meetings to ensure we are on task and
ready for presentations.

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Team Members
Ahmad Zubayr A NafizAhmed N Ananya Joyita J FerdousRahmanMugdho M Dawood Khan D
Leader Leader
In my 5 years of architecture school and
work has given me a variety of skills
ranging in presentation, initial design
to BIM. My passion of architecture
started when I travelled the world, being
mentioned in The Sentinel newspaper
kept me motivated for my goal which is
to be a fully qualified architect. I have
multiple awards for my educational
achievement in school and awards for my
skill in model making.
The fact that Architecture revolves
around various aspects of society and
psychology has always sparked interest
in me to know more about the subject
itself. That interest has kept me going still
now for three and a half years, despite
the problems one might face in this area
of interest. My ability to multi-task and
my curiosity has helped me a lot in this
educational journey. I’ve gained a new set
of skills, which include project research,
practical presentation of a project, model
making. As I keep advancing towards my
graduation I keep learning new things
which helps me observe architecture from
a different perspective.
My ongoing three and a half year journey
with Architecture continues to excite me
in various nature. I have been fascinated
about the subject since I started observing
different architectural wonders around me
and the world. Through my educational
endeavour, I’ve acquired skills related to
design, model making and presentation.
However, I always believe learning has
no end when architecture is involved.
Henceforth, I thrive to heighten my skills
in several other genres of this field and
become as successful to explore and
achieve new mervels in architecture.
Aambitious student of 4th year from dept.
of Architecture, Shahjalal University
of Science & Technology, Sylhet. I
have tried to grow my skills of design,
illustration and presentation during these
4 years. Studying water colour paintings
and artworks, I came out with the passion
for Architecture. Though it is a tough
journey, but as a subject of passion, it
always help me to motivate my self to
walk through the journey. The wonders of
Architecture always amazed me and still,
I am trying to gather more qualities and
knowledge to become an architect of
those types of wonders.
I have been interesting in landscapes
since I always notice the little things in
landscapes. Whenever I’m on the bus
going to University, I like to just look
around and admire the surrounding
landscapes and every time I find a change
or two within the landscapes. With my
course landscape architecture I want to
create something that people or even one
person will remember me by. I have skills
in AutoCad, Photoshop, Indesign, etc.
Company Structure

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Abilities and Skills
Software Knowledge
Administration Tasks
Project Responsibilities
Project Participation
• AutoCAD
• Sketchup
• Revit
• Lumion
• Management
• Note Taking
Software Knowledge
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Sketchup
• MicroStation
• Management
• Meetings
• Sustainability
• Research
• Material Study
• Digital Drawing
• InDesign
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• PremierPro
Software Knowledge
• AutoCAD
• Power Point
• Sketchup
• Enscape
• Management
• Client Interaction
• Meetings
Each member of the team will be
participated in all design making,
research and modeling.
• Research
• Visualisations
• Design Proposal
• Task Allocation
• Team Leader
• Research
• Visualisations
• Design Proposal
• Task Allocation
• Team Leader
• Lumion
• Photoshop
FEROUS RAHMAN MUGDHO AHMAD ZUBAYR NAFIZ AHMED
Software Knowledge
• AutoCAD
• Sketchup
• Illustrator
• Power Point
• Management
• Note Taking
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
JOYITA
Software Knowledge
• AutoCAD
• InDesign
• Excel
• Miro
• Management
• Note Taking
• Photoshop
DAWOOD KHAN
• Sustainability
• Research
• Material Study
• Digital Drawing
• Sustainability
• Research
• Material Study
• Digital Drawing
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The aim is to meet the basic needs of
all, regardless of socio-economical
background and especially of the world’s
poor, to give them a better life and a better
future. A blanket culture of sustainability
or one size fits all approach should be
avoided. The solution that will work in
Kazingonj Village and surroundings
• Kazingonj Bazar ‘ is an old rural
commercial center serving nearby eight
villages for the last 80 years. Providing a
focal point of rural communication.
Project Brief Project Clients
the global West will not necessarily work
in the global South.
Haor is a unique seasonal wetland
ecosystem in the northeast area in
Bangladesh. Due to climate change,
seasonal flooding and economic influence,
the lives of local people gradually have
separated from the connection to the
water. Students from both universities will
be working together in groups to create a
new vision for the site within the village
of Kazigonj Bazar, located approx. 40km
southwest of Sylhet.
Project Introduction
• Kajirgonj village is one of the oldest
village in this area. The population of
1800 in 2018 is expected to gnow 10 3000
by 2030.
• The majority of the population earn their
livelihood by agriculture, small-scale
trading, foreign remittance s from UK .
Mosud Mia - 78 years old Kipamoy Ray - 40 years old
Sobuj Hossain - 11 years old

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Design Approach
Preparing for rapid growth plan Identifying the future growth areas Repeating the rapid growth plan
• Decide on a dedicated team and a project
lead to undertake the Tool kit
• Create a coordinated series of maps that
will provide a detailed picture of your
city’s constraints and opportunities
• Identify potential areas for expansion of
your city, ensuring enough land to meet
the projected population growth
• Create a Growth Area Options Plan that
will guide how your city expands over the
next 20 years
• Structure your identified growth areas as
a series of walk able neighbourhood cells
• Identify one neighbourhood cell to plan
in detail, known as our Rapid Growth
Plan
• Undertake a site visit and design
workshop

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Current Site
Key
Site Boundary
Shamarganj Bazar
Kazirgoan Bazar
Tajpur
Mostafapur
Inathganj
Kazigonj
Guldaba
Bagaura Bazar
Firm Bazar
Kamrakhair Inathganj Bazar
Bandair Bazar
Kushiyara River
Bazar
500M Circle
Green Spaces
River
Current Growth of Bazar
Large Flooding Areas
The project site is located in Bangladesh,
in a small village called Kazigonj Bazar.
The city has doubled its population and is
in need of desperate urban development.
There are currently 3 main areas of living,
the village, the homeless housing and the
bazar. The village is where people live
who are wealthy and have a job. These
homes are much larger than the other
homes.
The homeless housing are made of
tin sheets and bamboo structures. The
living conditions are poor and are living
a unhealthy lifestyle with the shared
bathrooms, dirty water, rubbish all over
the place and are excluded from the rest
of the village area.
The bazar is located on the main road and
hasgreataccessfromothernearbyvillages.
The bazar has expanded by moving down
south and need to carefully considered to
be a successful development.
The future growth of the area’s are
disconnected leaving people to use
transport and living unsustainable. The
bazar’s are mainly developing along the
river and develop naturally toward the
villages.
Site Analysis

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Key
Site Boundary
Shamarganj Bazar
Kazirgoan Bazar
Tajpur
Mostafapur
Inathganj
Kazigonj
Guldaba
Bagaura Bazar
Firm Bazar
Kamrakhair
Inathganj Bazar
Bandair Bazar
Kushiyara River
Bazar
500M Circle
Secondary Bazar
Green Spaces
Future Growth of Bazar
River
Large Flooding Areas
In the future growth roughly the next
20/25 years the bazar areas need to
accommodate the increase of the villages
populations. Since the bazar’s can not
expand as this will create negative
areas for anti-social behaviour. Instead
there have to be secondary bazar’s that
compliment the large bazar which will
just have daily amenities such as water,
bread, simple foods and the large bazar
will have more variety and is within a
500M walk able distance.
This future proposal ensures that if the
villages and housing estates have the
minimal daily living amenities within
their 500M walk able distance they can
then travel longer to larger cities using
public transport which will need to be
improved.
Expectations Of Future Of The Site

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Site Plan Of Kazigonj Bazar
For our chosen area we have picked the
Bazar. We think that as a team we have
great ideas and ambitions to make this
space a destination for this village and
other villages nearby. The bazar has great
opportunity to extend not only South
but also against the river. The bazar
Bazar Area Key
can become a space where people com
together not just for business but also for
leisure. A space where children can play
and adults shop.
The site has a few important buildings that
are used by people of the village on a daily
Krishi Bank
Primary School
Land Office
Madrasha
CommunityCentre
Graveyard
Bazar Site
Bibiana River
Village Boundary
Secondary Roads
Major Roads
Housing
HomelessHousing
and weekly basis such as the cemetary,
bank, schools, community centre and
much more. The village is disconnected
to its local amenities.
Site Analysis

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Nearly all housing areas are outside of
the Bazar area this means all people
need to travel a long distance and with
people using vehicles is creates a bad
environmental area.
The large circles represent the ideal walk
able distance from the villages to be able
to good their daily needs such as a school,
mosque, hospital, entertainment, food,
minimal shopping and much more. There
for we have added a series of smaller
complimentary bazar areas which will
allow the villages to have what they need
on a day to day basis. The purple path
shows the movement the villages to the
main bazar area.
The areas in light blue are future
development areas for the main bazar
to allow more residents from nearby
neighbourhoods to benefit from the bazar
areas. When implementing the 500M
walk able neighbourhoods it reduces the
amount of people from other villages to
only local villages.
Future Zoning of Kazigonj Town
Bibiana River
Path From Centre to Centre
Village Boundary
Kazigonj Bazar
Kazigonj Village
Housing Village
Inathganj Village
Bhumin
Housing
Green Space
Bazar Site Boundary
Major Roads
Future Growth Areas
500M Walk Able Path
Homeless Housing
Secondary Bazar Centres
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Precedent Study
Dandaji Daily Market/atelier masōmī
•Amplifies an experience the village
inhabitants have come to count on.
•The project design references the area’s
traditional market architecture of adobe
posts and reed roofs, pushing the typology
forward using compressed earth bricks
and metal for durability.
•The difference in level of the various
discs promotes natural ventilation &
complements the colorful goods on
display, while protecting patrons from the
scorching sun.
•The project uses a new material
(Compressed Earth Bricks or CEB) in
a region & it offers an excellent method
for integrating earth-based construction
with the contemporary demands of the
construction industry
•The market is laid out to progressively
step down to the old tree, the surroundings
of which are formalized to become a real
public space with seating and rest spaces
for all to gather around.
•Walking along the shaded lanes,
one experiences the simplicity of the
compressed-earth brick stalls that
contribute to the cooling of the space,
whilethealternatingheightsoftheshading
structures helps the air flow throughout.
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• The project design references the area’s traditional market architecture of adobe
posts and reed roofs, pushing the typology forward using compressed earth bricks
• The difference in level of the various discs promotes natural ventilation &
complements the colorful goods on display, while protecting patrons from the
scorching sun.
• The project uses a new material (Compressed Earth Bricks or CEB) in a region & it
offers an excellent method for integrating earth- based construction with the
contemporary demands of the construction industry
• The market is laid out to progressively step down to the old tree, the surroundings of
which are formalized to become a real public space with seating and rest spaces for
all to gather around.
• Walking along the shaded lanes, one experiences the simplicity of the compressed-
Status: Completed 2018
Location: Dandaji, Niger.
Site: 7530 m²
Lead Architect: Mariam Kamara
Design Team: Mariam Kamara, Harouna Diallo
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Activities of the market
Ground floor plan
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references the area’s traditional market architecture of adobe
s, pushing the typology forward using compressed earth bricks
bility.
vel of the various discs promotes natural ventilation &
olorful goods on display, while protecting patrons from the
new material (Compressed Earth Bricks or CEB) in a region & it
method for integrating earth- based construction with the
ands of the construction industry
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d to become a real public space with seating and rest spaces for
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Village Super Market at Dumuria,Khulna
Floor Plan Analysis
The total complex works like a village,
with communal functions organized
around a pedestrian spine, accessible for
all visitors, farmers and merchants alike.
Farmers can sell their produce at a decent
outlet equipped with modern technologies
to operate and monitor trading that ensures
fair prices and product traceability.
The clear blue colours of one half of the
building oers a trading and auctioning
place for products from aquaculture
and the green part for dairy, fruit and
vegetables.
The new marketplace connects producers
directly with the end market, thereby
contributing to productivity and meeting
demand for safe and sustainable food from
consumers at local and export markets.
Storage and processing unit
Load Unload
Aqua Arot zone
Horti Arot zone
25’wide corridor
Waste disposal
Arot Zone Buying Selling Area Pedestrian Entry Tensile shade Covering Arot Zone
The new marketplace connects producers directly with the end
market, thereby contributing to productivity and meeting demand
for safe and sustainable food from consumers at local and export
markets.
Farmers can sell their produce at a decent outlet equipped with
modern technologies to operate and monitor trading that ensures
fair prices and product traceability.
The clear blue colours of one half of the building offers a trading
and auctioning place for products from aquaculture and the green
part for dairy, fruit and vegetables.
The total complex works like a village, with communal functions
organized around a pedestrian spine, accessible for all visitors,
farmers and merchants alike.
Village Super Market, Dumuria,
Khulna
Client: Solidaridad Network Asia (SNA)
Consultant: Vaastukalpa Architects Ltd & Tjep
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Situated in front of a local mall in Nakorn
Ratchasima, some 250 km northeast of
Bangkok and gateway to the Northeastern
provinces of Thailand, the market offers
a diverse array of goods. The name
“Dadad” meaning “various or plentiful
” in Northeastern slang best captures
the essence of this temporary market,
serving as a gathering spot for locals and
youngsters alike.
In Thailand’s hot climate, after the sun
falls and heat fades, the streets come
alive with the colourfully lit tents and
food stalls of local merchants. The project
celebrates this spontaneous phenomenon,
creating floating structures of light in the
night-time cityscape.
While signalling and attracting customers
from a distance, the floating light-boxes
also showcase the eclectic merchandise
and movement underneath it. The
structure itself can be easily dismantled
and re-assembled. It consists of repetitive
pipe members and clamps similar to those
of typical scaffolding system. Simple
frames in a check-board layout create a
microcosm of little plazas and alleyways
accessible from many directions.
Relation to our project:
• Flexibility
• Permeability
• Mix use of units
• Flat pack side of the units
• Vernacular style
• Sizes of units
• Simple construction type
• Minimal use of materials
• Easy & quick to construct
• Expandable
Dadad Market / Bangkok Tokyo Architecture + OPH
Perspective of Main Area Perspective of main area
Site Plan Analysis Site Section Analysis
Floor Plan of Unit
Movement
Air movement
Flexibility of units
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Concrete is used as it is a available and
cheap material. It does not need special
machines to be made. It does not need
special knowledge to be made either. In
Bangladesh concrete is used a lot and is
coloured in many different bright colours.
Metal is used as a main material, to the
Bangladesh community this might be a
issue as they are not use to this material,
bamboo is a material that is used more
often in Bangladesh bazaar units. The
metal in the project can be replaced with
This transparent corrugated sheet is used
to clad the higher parts of the units. This
gives the units some shelter from the sun
and provide shelter for the rain. The top
parts can be used as storage for each units
and be locked up. The top parts also act
Transparent finish
Perspective of main area Material Study
Elevation of Unit Detail of Structure
Detail of Roof Structure
Roof finish
Metal beam
Metal column
Metal column
Metal column
Diagonal bracing
Timber trim
Clamp
Metal beams
Concrete base
The construction method is simple
and easy and does not require and
specialist people or machines.
These structures can be made by hand and
a small crane. They can be dismantled and
moved to different areas if wanted.
Concrete can be painted again and again
which makes it ideal for colour changing.
Concrete can be demolished and possibly
re used for other sites
bamboo as still be used exactly the same .
The use of thin metal pipes in this project
gives the units a light feel and gives some
transparency.
as light boxed and with the thin metal
structure from a distance these light boxed
look like they are floating in the air. The
material gives transparency to make the
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Chawk Bazaar is a well known bazaar in
Lalbagh, Old Dhaka. It dates back to the
Mughal period. Chowk Bazaar was one
of the most famous business and social
meeting centers of Dhaka in the Mughal
period. Even after 400 years it is still
famous as before. It is one of Dhaka’s old
town market and it formed in the place
where other old markets once were. King
Maan Singh protested for the country
on behalf of Mugal kingdom. In 1602
he transferred the head office in Bawal
to the present Central Prison and also
the Mughal Durgo, that’s how Chowk
Bazaar formed. It is a very good place for
shopping as variety of goods is available
and they are sold at the cheapest rates.
Moulavi Bazaar is well known spice
shop. During Ramadan Chowk Bazaar is
famous for its Iftar items which include
Moglai and other traditional items.It is
a very crowded place and the roads are
mostly jam-packed.
Chawkbazar is full of lanes so narrow
that even passenger buses cannot get
through. The streets are packed with
rickshaws, small cars and people walking
around during the day. Restaurants and
different types of shops also fill up the
densely populated part of the city. They
compete for space with the hundreds of
electrical, telephone and internet cables
that hang on to its narrow lanes, posing
another danger for the local people in
Chawkbazar. Here the permanent shops
are made of Corrugated iron / tin sheet ,
concrete, brick and the temporary shops
are made of Bamboo, thatch , fabrics for
shedding . Until just a few decades ago,
Chawkbazar, inside Old Dhaka, still
had a reputation as the heart of the city.
But as Dhaka grew bigger and bigger,
becoming a sprawling urban metropolis,
the importance of Chawkbazar as a
commercial hub diminished. It remains
popular though.
Relation to our project:
• Felxibility
• Mixed Use
• Vernacular Style
• Narrow and busy roads
• Size of Units
• Expandable
• Easy to construct
Chawk Bazar, Dhaka
Location: Old Dhaka, Ban-
gladesh
Year: 1602
Chawk Bazaar is a well known
bazaar in Lalbagh, Old Dhaka. It
dates back to the Mughal period.
Chowk Bazaar was one of the
most famous business and social
meeting centers of Dhaka in the
Mughal period. Even after 400
years it is still famous as before.
It is one of Dhaka's old town
market and it formed in the place
where other old markets once
were. King Maan Singh protested
for the country on behalf of Mugal
kingdom. In 1602 he transferred
the head office in Bawal to the
present Central Prison and also
the Mughal Durgo, that’s how
Chowk Bazaar formed.
It is a very good place for shop-
ping as variety of goods is avail-
able and they are sold at the
cheapest rates. Moulavi Bazaar is
well known spice shop. During Ra-
madan Chowk Bazaar is famous
for its Iftar items which include
Moglai and other traditional
items.It is a very crowded place
and the roads are mostly
jam-packed.
site map View of the shop roofs, 1904
General view of the market place, 1885
perspective of main area
perspective of main area
Chawkbazar is full of lanes so narrow that even passenger buses cannot get through.
The streets are packed with rickshaws, small cars and people walking around during
the day. Restaurants and different types of shops also fill up the densely populated
part of the city.
They compete for space with the hundreds of electrical, telephone and internet
cables that hang on to its narrow lanes, posing another danger for the local people in
Chawkbazar.
Here the permanent shops are made of Corrugated iron / tin sheet , concrete, brick
and the temporary shops are made of Bamboo, thatch , fabrics for shedding .
Until just a few decades ago, Chawkbazar, inside Old Dhaka, still had a reputation as
the heart of the city. But as Dhaka grew bigger and bigger, becoming a sprawling
urban metropolis, the importance of Chawkbazar as a commercial hub diminished. It
remains popular though.
Perspective of main area Bazar During ramadan
temporary shops of bazar
Relation with our project:
1. Felxibility
2. Mixed Use
3. Vernacular Style
4. Narrow and busy roads
5. Size of Units
6. Expandable
7. Easy to construct
Chawkbazar is full of lanes so narrow that even passenger buses cannot get through.
The streets are packed with rickshaws, small cars and people walking around during
the day. Restaurants and different types of shops also fill up the densely populated
part of the city.
Chawkbazar.
1. Felxibility
2. Mixed Use
3. Vernacular Style
5. Size of Units
6. Expandable
part of the city.
Chawkbazar.
1. Felxibility
2. Mixed Use
3. Vernacular Style
5. Size of Units
6. Expandable
Chawk Bazar, Dhaka Location: Old Dhaka, Bangladesh Year: 1602 Precedent Study

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Journey Through Site Site Analysis
A
A
B
B

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Sun Analysis, Nodes, Vistas, Access & Noise levels
Wind Direction
Node
Site Boundary
Vistas
Secondary
Access
Noise
P r i m a r y
Access
Canal/Ponds
The site is slightly covered with trees
allowing some vernacular design
implementation on the site. The main
noise is from the main road, the nodes
are not literal, it is a place with large
shows and more open space due to roads
combining.
Key
Summer Wind
Sun Path
Winter Wind
Ecological Network
The ecological network is low in the bazar
area and there has to be link between
green space to create a more enjoyable
journey through the bazar. This could be
literal green path or a line of trees.
Key
Canal/Ponds
Homeless Housing
Site Boundary
Green Space Links
Residential/Other Buildings
Farm Field
Small Green
Vegetation Surfaces
Green Canopy
Site Analysis

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Contour Levels of Site
The site has a slight slope of about 3/4
meters, with the large site this slope is not
very visable. The rain flow will impact
this immensely and has to be thought
about with the initial design. The site
levels have to be respected within the
design of the development.
18 M
13 M
10 M
14 M
11 M
15 M
12 M
16 M
17 M
Key
Morphology
The site has natural settlement, the
settlement have grown against the river
and main road junctions. The bazar has
evolved more linear moving down south
of the site. The rest of the area is made
of clusters of buildings around land marks
such as mosques, schools, etc
SiteBoundary
Buildings
Canal
Key

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View To & From Site
The site has some clear vistas which can
be used to an advantage in the design. All
views have enjoyable trees and vegetation
however inside the bazar streets this
is not visible creating no shading and a
unwelcoming feeling
SiteBoundary
Canal
Key
2
1
2
3
5
1
4
6
3
4
5
6
Site Analysis

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Transport Infrastructure Existing Transport Infrastructure Proposed
The site has only a riksaw station, this is
not a actual station it is just a space that
overtime has been used to store these.
Many people use motorcycles to travel
to the bazar and back. Many also walk to
the bazar. The roads can be developed to
allow buses to travel through the area.
The settlement are disconnected with
public transport. There could be more
ricksaw stations and possibly bus/coach
stations. These will allow people to travel
more to the cities for work and food.
Water taxi’s can also be used to travel
through the canals to the bazar.
SiteBoundary SiteBoundary
Extended Transport Access
Extended Water Transport Access
Bus/Coach
Ricksaw
Ricksaw
Canal Canal
Key Key

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Urban Activity Pattern Local Activity Pattern
Themovementofpeopleismainlythrough
the main roads and the secondary roads
of on the north. These roads are also used
for pedestrians and there is no separation
between vehicle and pedestrians. The
main and secondary roads is extremely
different and have to be connected better.
The local pattern around the bazar has
to be studied further however from the
desktop study the movement of people is
through the centre road of the bazar and
the side street through the buildings. The
way the people move has to be respected
and used in the design of the development.
Key Key
Canal/Ponds
Canal/Ponds
Homeless Housing Homeless Housing
Site Boundary Site Boundary
Secondary Movement Primary Movement
Primary Movement Secondary Movement
Village Area
Secondary Roads
Secondary Roads
Major Roads
Major Roads
Site Analysis

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Land Use & Pricing of Site Site Analysis
The area is divided in multiple land
sections each one belonging to private
members of the community. The areas are
mainly used for farmland and residential
purposes, this has to be taken into
considerations when developing the area,
these people live on the crops of these
Land owner:
- Abdullah Bajsab
Land condition:
- Farmlands, some small shops
Land owner:
- Unidentified (private property of many
people)
Land condition:
- Farmland
Land owner:
people)
Land condition:
- Farmland
- Possible shops extension
Land price:
- Besides the bazar = 1 sotok (435.6 sq.ft
= 2 lac to 3 lac taka in BDT
- Inside the bazar = 1 sotok (435.6 sq.ft
= 10 lac to 15 lac taka in BDT
Land owner:
people)
Land condition:
- Developing for residential purpose
Land owner:
- Ashkir Mia ( owner of Ashkirn mia
market)
Land condition:
- Shops
- Residential area
Land owner:
- Sujit Mia
Land condition:
- Shops beside the main road
- Maximum part of the land is left over
Land owner:
people)
Land condition:
- Pond
- Residential area
Canal/Ponds
Residence of Abdullah Baisab
Cemetery
Site Boundary
Buildings
Green Fields
Key
1
4
3 7
2 6
1 5
2
3
4
5
6
7
farmlands and have to be relocated or sold
for a price they can accept. The area south
can also be used to develop as not many
people use the farmland in that area.

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Buildings with Historical Significance
The bazar has a variety of different land
marks and historical buildings. The
mosque and Islamic school are both used
regularly by the community and create a
busy route. The historical buildings are not
listen buildings but just buildings that have
been there from the beginning of the bazar.
SiteBoundary
Canal
Eidgah
Eidgah
Mosque
Storage
First Markets in Bazar
First Markets in Bazar
Canal
Abundant Storage Facility
Landmarks
First Markets
in Bazar
Key

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Road Conditions
The condition of the roads are generally
poor and are not maintained or fixed by
the people or government. This makes
the people respect the area less and do
not care about the roads and misuse them.
There are a range of road types which
have been highlighted above.
16 FT Width, Asphalt, Nabiganj Bazar to
the right, Mercury Bazar to the left, Poor
Infrastructure
8 FT Width, Brick, Poor Infrastructure,
Slippery hazzard
8 FT Width, Earth, No Development,
End of brick road, Poor Infrastructure,
Cracked Road
8Ft Width, Brick, Poor Infrastructure,
Slippery hazzard
8 FT Width, Brick, Poor Infrastructure,
Slippery hazzard, Cracked Road
6 FT Width, Brick & Earth, No
Development, Cracked Road, 3 FT Width,
Concrete, No Development
Key
Canal/Ponds
Site Boundary
Main Raod
Main Raod
Road to Bhumin & River
Road to Bhumin & River
Road to Village and School
Road to Village and School
Inner Road to Bazar
Inner Road to Bazar
Inner Road fo Bazar Inner Road fo Bazar
Secondary Inner Road of
Bazar
Secondary Inner Road of Bazar
Narrow Road used as Short-
cuts Roads
Narrow Road used as Short-cuts Roads
Site Analysis

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Business Structure Building Age
The main spine of the bazar has medium
to high business structures, however the
further more South and in the smaller mud
roads the businesses are less successful
due to the lack of access which means no
products are being sold.
It is clear that historically the bazar
settlement was started from the main road
because most of the old buildings located
there. The further down through the bazar
the settlements are more modern, however
there is no clear architectural style that
shows the modern and old.
Key Key
Canal/Ponds Canal/Ponds
Site Analysis
Well Enough Oldest Style
Not Good Older Style
Current Style
Gudam (Storage)
Bad
Closed

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Key Key
Canal/Ponds Internal Drainage
Naturally the main spine of the bazar area
has high traffic and business opportunities
therefore the temporary shop holders have
decided to open up shop on that main
road, this has caused many issues over
the years such as transport, road access,
waste, and much more.
The whole bazar area is a extremely
unhealthy and poorly managed space,
there are no waste or recycle bins, people
use the streets for this and has created
extremely bad polluted hot spots which
have been ignored by the people and the
government.
Bazar Usage Drainage Pollution
Permenant Primary Drainage
semi permanent
Temporary
Polluted Areas
Internal Drainage
Primary Drainage

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Tenants of Bazar Local Retail Building Condition Site Analysis
Key
Landmark Buildings
Tenants Residence
Retail
Storage/Office

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Site Section & Model
56% Plinth space in front of shop is occupied by the shop owner
8Feet
16Feet
Blocked drainage system
Temporary Shops:
fruit 12%
clothings 10%
packaged food 10%
bettle leaf 12%
vegetable 34%
fish 12%
The models shows how the temporary
shop holders have just used the main path
to add their shops, they still pay rent to the
permanent shop holders. The temporary
shops has day to day items for food and
are important for the community.

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Site Section & Model Site Analysis

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Site Sections
This section shows how the people has
little space to walk creating a area full of
exhaust air and unpleasant journeys. The
markets have no separation and people
walk though the stores on the floor to
access the semi-temporarily shops.
Range of 2/3 story buildings
AA AA
AB AB
Single story buildings
4.8 M main road & transport link
Refused ground level
2.4 M walking path
Temporary shops
Semi-temporary
shops
The main road has a large road which
mainly is used for the ricksaw station and
can be used for possible coach stations.
The refused ground level is not used due
to the floods during the raining seasons.
This can be used for future development
or temporarily bazar structures.
Site Section AA Key Key
Chosen Site AB

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Site Sections
A A
B B
C C
D E
Site Plans
From creating smaller detail site plans it
becomes more clear the structure of how
the people live and move around the bazar
area. The temporary shop holders will be
relocated increasing the space for people.
The scale of building on the bazar area
do not have a particular style however
there are multiple vernacular elements
used which can be developed into a more
sustainable method for the people.
Key
Shop Path
Shop
A
B
C
D
E
Temporary Shops
Pedestrian Path
Dumping Area
Dumping zone

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Generic Permanent Shop Layout Site Analysis
kitchen
wash zone
storage
dumping
area
food display & cash
counter
sitting area
restaurent/ hotel
display
storage
cash counter
grocery, shoe, wholesale, hardware
working area
cash counter
workshop
shop
shop
shop
plinth
regular
building's
shop
pattern
display
display
cash counter
pharmecy
In the tool kit we are providing we are
also creating a renovation plan for the
existing problem of the bazar. The layout
of the shops will be developed to increase
visibility for the shops, waste, drainage
and flexibility.
The internal and external conditions also
need to be improved with minimal work
such as paint, furniture etc,
Food display & food
counter
Sitting area Kitchen
Wash zone
Dumping
area
Working
area
Cash counter
Display units
Cash counter
Storage
Plinth
Shop
Shop Shop
Shop
Storage
Cash counter

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Existing Building Uses
The land use of the site is mainly empty
land owned by the members of the
community. The farm land is not often
used for crops, allowing the development
move further south. The canopy are
spaces used by the adjacent homes and is
used for shelter and to divide land.
Food
Residence
Storage
Mosque
Furniture
Hardware
Hardware
Livestock
Proposed New uses on site
In progress
Grocery
Site
Bus Counter
Pharmacy
Clothing
Eidgaah
Wholesale
Bedding
Workshop
Key
• Carpeting
• C&G workshop
• Furniture workshop
• Furniture selling shops
• Entertainment buildings
• Variety of clothing markets
• Farm learning centre
• Recycling centre
• Recycling workshops
• Grey water recycling centre
• Multifunctional rooms
• Large indoor religious activities
• Communal toilets for all users
• Hardware workshops
• New technology workshops
• Smart towns workshops
• Sustainable living workshops
• Public open space
• Health care services
• Green infrastructure
Structure Condition
The conditions of the buildings are in
extremely bad conditions some more
and better than other. This makes the
structures unsafe, there is no organisation
or regulations that check upon the
conditions of these structures.
Key
Canal/Ponds
Site Boundary
Adequate
Medium Adequate
Medium Adequate

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Population data of Nabiganj Union
Current population 29300
Population density 684/sq. km
Growth rate 1.78%
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10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2060
Population prediction in next 40 years
grocery
textile/shoe
electrical/hardwa
agricultural input
internet facilities
gym
S
26%
6%
9%
4%
8%
4%
1%
1%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
3%
2%
3%
3%
1%
3%
2%
1%
6%
1%
2%
1%
2%2% 3%
grocery tea stall fruits and vegetables fish clothing
textile/shoe salon shoe repair Laundry Carpenter
electrical/hardware welder fuel live stock entertainment
agricultural input dispensary cosmetics stationary book stall
internet facilities wholesale transport agency building materials hotel
gym mobile banking mill
Shop demand in next 20 years
Shop Demand in Next 20 Years Population Date of Nabiganj Union
Client Community

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Renovation and Demolishment proposal for existing market
Infrastructural renovation
Outdated buildings
Buildings can be demolished
Expansion p
In next 5 years In next 15 years In ne
Renovation and Demolishment proposal for existing market
Infrastructural renovation
Outdated buildings
Buildings can be demolished
Expansion proposal
In next 5 years In next 15 years In next 30 years
Renovation and Demolish Proposal for Existing Bazar Expansion Proposal
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nullorro et explici vendamu sapisciatet,
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Buildings can be demolished In the next 5 years
Outdated Buildings In the next 15 years
Infrastructure Renovation In the next 30 years
Key Key

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Tree Strategy Existing Tree Strategy Proposed
The site has a range of trees and grass, the
trees and grass are not well maintained
and are not aesthetically pleasing. There
are no vegetation of the bazar and make
the area not very welcoming.
The proposal for the trees would be to make
the journey through the bazar healthy and
comfortable. The trees will provide shade
for the shoppers and the seller. This would
take more space meaning the walking path
hastobeextended.Thetreesandvegetation
has to be maintained consistently.
Key Key
Canal/Ponds Canal/Ponds
Tree Tree
Small Green
Vegetation Surfaces
Small Green
Vegetation Surfaces
Green Canopy Green Canopy
Site Analysis

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Project Concept
Re-joining the central spine to the main
arterial’s of the khazergoa village through
sustainable green infrastructure
The concept of the project is to create a
central spine using green infrastructure
which radiates through the arterial’s of
the surrounding areas improving the
aesthetics of the area. The trees in the
areas create green boulevards connecting
one street to another. The peoples cultural
development creates a unique style of
living which will be respected and build
upon ensuring the future of the Kazergou
village is for the community.

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Local Feedback Design Development
On the site visit we have asked multiple
questions to a variety of people from and
out of the community, local shop owners
and land owners.
Problems on site:
- Healthy & hospital facilities
- Electrical Problem
- No high School
- Parking problem beside the shop
- Lack of shop organisation
- No interest in local materials
- Lack of space for temporary shops
- Temporary shops are in the way of the
main shops
- Extremely rich or extremely poor
- Lack of toilet for male and female
- Electrical power is poor
- There is no drainage on site
- There is no waste management system
- Lack of bins on site
- No recycling bins
- Storage facilities is too far and is
abundant
- No clear architecture style
- No fish or meet market
- Unsafe road condition
- No connection to the river or any water
features
- Transport infrastructure is not together
or consistent
- No space to load goods
- Walk path and vehicle are on one space
- No permanent shading
- Not safe or usable space for woman
- Private land might not be able to be
build on
- No clear vistas on roads
- Unclear where shops are to new people
- No communal space for people to meet
- Eidgah is surrounded by a cemetery
• Electrical problem
• No interest in local materials
• Lack of toilet for male and female
• Electrical power is poor
• There is no drainage on site
• Lack of bins on site
• No recycling bins
• Unsafe road condition
• No connection to the river or any water
features
• No permanent shading
Environmental Social Economical
• Healthy & hospital facilities
• No high School
• Parking problem beside the shop
• Extremely rich or extremely poor
• No clear architecture style
• Transport infrastructure is not together
or consistent
• Walk path and vehicle are on one space
• Unclear where shops are to new people
• No communal space for people to meet
• Eidgah is surrounded by a cemetery
• Lack of space for temporary shops
• Temporary shops are in the way of the
main shops
• Storage facilities is too far and is
abundant
• No fish or meet market
• No space to load goods

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Design Development
Key Sustainable Themes
Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Sustainable cities and neighbourhoods Clean water and sanitation Good health and well-being
Our interpretation Our interpretation
Our interpretation Our interpretation Our interpretation
The area doesn’t not have enough
opportunities to allow the full potential
of economic growth in the bazar area.
The use of affordable buildings can allow
more shop holders invents in the markets
in the bazar area, increasing the amount
of shop holders and shoppers in the bazar.
By increasing and amount infrastructure
in the Kazargaou village the design
needs to be sustainable to allow the area
and the people grow healthier and with
clean energy and not get consumed by
unsustainable elements. Recycling all
plastics in the area is also a must.
The infrastructure that does get build
needs to be though throughout it’s lifetime
of usage, this will allow the building be
used by a range of demographic. Not
all need to be building it is important to
design with landscaping on the whole site.
Clean water is a must in all areas of the
world, and has to be ensured that it is
available to the public consistently. With
the global pandemic which started in
2019 sanitation has to be part of design to
make sure villages are prepared as much
as large cities.
The area suffers severely from dirty
water, smelly dump area, and flooding
causing bad health. This has to be design
out of the new proposal to allow the area
in and around the bazar to be a pleasant
space to go through without having risk
of infection and disease.
Main road through bazar

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Material Research Design Development
In Bangladesh, the establishments of
architecture materials owe their origin
to agriculture and the settlement in
this area dates back to the remote past.
Over time, indigenous architecture in
rural Bangladesh has evolved according
to regional topography, climate, and
availability of local resources. The
indigenous settlements are built largely
without formally trained professionals
and are built by local workers together
with household and community
members. Buildings are constructed on
a raised earth plinth. The raised earth
plinth is widespread in Bangladesh and
is a characteristic feature of indigenous
architecture. Pitched roofs and the gable
(dochala), and hipped (chochola) are the
main roofing characteristics. Mud walled
houses, thatched houses, tin-sheet houses,
and bamboo houses are common types
of houses found in different parts of the
country. Now materials like cement,
concrete, glass are also seen to be used in
villages but the amount of them are rare.
© Anadaloy Centre - Bamboo, Mud
Concrete Flush
Mud
Red Brick
Timber
Concrete Textured
Steel
Bamboo
© Teach Bangladesh Office - Brick, Steel sheet © Community Sewing Workshop - Bamboo, Brick © Auroville Design Consultant - Concrete, Bricks

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The construction of the local buildings
are built largely without formally trained
professionals and are built by local
workers together with household and
community members. Indigenous people
of this region have hereditarily been doing
this for years. Despite not being designed
by professional architects, the buildings
continued to accommodate and serve the
needs of the majority of the population,
which are well adapted to the local
environment and resources. The village
people use local materials like mud,
bamboo, thatch, brick and bring some
other materials like cement, concrete,
steel, glass from outside the village.
Usually they collect the materials from
the district cities. Recently Bangladesh
has started to make these materials in
factories so now they don’t need to import
materials anymore. Now a days the local
people are also getting used to these
modern materials in their locality.
© Charnanga Cultural Centere - Concrete, Brick, Bamboo © Gunbulia Market - Metal, Bamboo © Solera Supermarket - Concrete, Bamboo © Bengal Foundation Museam - Brick
© Teach Bangladesh Office - Wall detail
© Teach Bangladesh Office - Roof detail
© Teach Bangladesh Office - Wall detail
© Auroville Design Consultant - Roof detail
Material Research

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Opportunity and Constraint Diagram
From all the site analysis and feedback
from the clients and community we have
created a opportunity and constraint
diagram. This diagram looks at all of
the brief requirements to create the most
efficient development for the future bazar
development.
Opportunities:
• New development along main road
• Refurbish existing bazar
• Create wet market & loading/unloading
• Create tree line for future boulevard
• Green infrastructure connections
• Car parking
• Cultural influence
• Complimentary bazar areas
• One way road systems
• Increase drainage on site
• Water recycling infrastructures
• Mixed use development
Constraints:
• Private owned land
• Lack of architectural identity
• Large amount of waste areas
• Noise from main road
• No knowledge of protected trees
• Farmland on south of bazar development
Design Development

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Design Development
Initial Concept Development
• Re- developing the pond and make it the
heart of the bazar
• Like may be a community space
recreating the traditional ‘pukur par’ of
Bengali tradition
• Replacing the use of polythenes with
Golden fiber bags and biodegradable
bags
• We will develop a craftwork market in
the end point of the bazar and will try to
create some training zone on that market,
By this, we will be able to connect the
woman with the bazar and it will help
them to become a self depended woman,
and they will be trained to make some
craftworks. The golden fiber bags will be
made by them and we will use them to
replace the polythene bags in the bazar,
which will reduce the use and plastic
wastes of the bazar.
Golden Fiber Bags:
• Can be used for a long time
• Easy access of the material
• Reasonable price
• Environment friendly
• 100% Biodegradable
• Reusable
• Recyclable
• Cost-Effective
• Durable (Carry Heavy Weight Easily)
• Long Lasting
• Fashionable (Eye-Catching)
Scientist Mubarak Ahmad Khan holds
one of the jute-based ‘Sonali’ bags he
invented as a replacement for plastic
bags, in his office in Dhaka, Bangladesh,
March 13, 2019. Image: Thomson Reuters
Foundation/Rafiqul Islam.

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Design Development
Initial Concept Development
Site Plan
A way to help smallholder farmers,
disadvantaged workers and women in
rural areas generate more income.
Marketplaces that combine traditional
stalls with modern facilities community
activities.
A sense of communal pride, and provide
the necessary spaces to support better
productivity and quality of life.
To evoke the look and feel of the small
wooden huts, called arots, that are
typically used by market traders.
The building makes prominent use of
traditional building materials including
bamboo and locally produced red brick
that is laid using typical Bengali motifs,
A concrete slab forms the floor of the
upper level, and a tensile canopy creates a
lightweight roof that also allows daylight
to permeate into the functional areas.
Canal Bazar
Shared Green Spaces
Dismantlable
Vistas
Community Engagement
High Street Development
Communal Space
Proposed Buildings
Canal
Key

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Masterplan Development Design Development
The main issue we are facing is trying to
understand the areas we can build upon.
The main bazar area is filled with private
land and is difficult to speculate how and
what they will give for us to develop.
During the design process we have looked
at all the issues and feedback received
from the clients and community and have
build upon those.
We have made sure that our proposal
includes all the requirements from the
brief and more.
We have included a list of what type of
materials are available to build with and
what materials the community are familiar
with and have access to.
We have mainly looked at how we can
be inclusive of the whole community
ensuring it is a safe and healthy place to
do shopping and enjoy your time in the
bazar area.
The pond area has oppertunity to become
to heart of the site and increase the usage
of the lower side of the bazar.

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Masterplan Development
Initial Zoning of Site
The initial zoning has been created with
considerations of all feedback from the
community engagement and the brief
requirements. Creating walk able cities to
allow the villages be a sustainable village.
The increase of roads allow for a more
permeable access to the bazar and
surrounding area as many people use
short-cuts on the area.
The mix use retail remains in off the
central spine of the bazar and retail only
units are places along the main road
to create a high street, opportunities to
grow along side the Bhumin area and
the village. This allows the people stay
within the 500M rule of traveling. Some
central nodes have been thought about to
naturally navigate people through the site.
The range of facilities allows the bazar
have a nigh time life too reducing anti-
social activities on the bazar area. The use
of green corridors has been strongly used
to increase the green infrastructure of the
site.
Existing buildings will need to renovated
to allow for a sustainable living for this
existing tenants of the bazar area.
Key
Green Infrastructure
Retail
Node
Water Harvesting Features
Mixed Housing/ Entertainment
New/Improved Roads
New Water Connections
New Area Connections

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Further Precedent Studies
Pani Community Centre / SchilderScholte architects
Friendship Centre / Kashef Chowdhury - URBANA
Friendship Hospital Satkhira / Kashef Chowdhury

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Key features of the masterplan:
• Increase of temporary shops and
relocated them
• Increased storage facilities
• Fish & meet market has moved to the top
of the side to have access from main road
with hard surfaces for water drainage.
• School has improved outdoor facilities
• Reduced economic difference
• Improved transport infrastructure
• Pedestrians and vehicles have been
separated
• Increase of social space for the
community (semi-private and public)
• Increase of renewable energy on site
• Use of local materials for building
construction
• Drainage on site has been moved to
centre to grey water recycling
• Increase of bins on site
• Road conditions are improved using
local and innovative solutions
• Connection to river and local
neighbourhoods
• Shading elements on bazar area
• Large park attraction
• River boats (boat taxi)
• Improvement of existing buildings
• Cultural centre (mix use centre)
• Farming centre (educational)
• Farmland water harvesting
• Green boulevard through bazar and
surrounding areas
Key
Site Boundary
River
Proposed Wet Market fish & meet:
- Retail, Control office, Storage, Cutting zone
Proposed Loading/unloading zone:
- Large parking spaces, Unloading dock,
Storage units for shop holders
Proposed Craft-work Centre:
- Selling zone, Training zone, Administration,
Classrooms, Plastic waste recycling zone,
Landscape development respecting the pond
Proposed Secondary Expansion of Bazar
towards river to connect bhumin and village:
-Floating vegetation, Agro Farm, Shops,
Loading/unloading zone for river based
transportation
Proposed New Bazar Area on Ground Level:
- Permanent shops, Restaurants on lvl 1, More
open area, Open shops, Community gathering
spaces like tea stalls
Proposed Temporary Shop Holders
Proposed Amenities Centre:
- Vocational training zone, Large community
hall, Administration
Proposed Green Landscape:
- Green park, Monumental installation using
local materials, Gathering spaces for the bazar
people
Mixed Use Area:
- GF permanent shops, GF supportive
functions, FF residential area(single/ family),
FF amenities
Proposed Development For Existing Bazar:
-Developing the walkways, Developed drain
water management, New shop module, New
pattern for the old buildings, Ensure electricity,
Developing green spine
Proposed Agro Farming:
- Vegetation area, training zone, administration
Proposed Water Recycling:
- Natural water reservoir, Recycling zone,
Electro- mechanical area
Green Belt

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Design Development
relocated them
separated
construction
neighbourhoods
surrounding areas
Key
River
New Bazar Buildings
Existing Buildings
Deck
New Wider Roads
10 20 30M

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Design Development
We have developed a renovation toolkit with
specific modules, façade treatments, with
individual storages, zonings with each shops.
New service lane developed for the small shops
in the left and new zoning proposal developed
for the right side multi- storied buildings.
Temporary shops were shifted to the top, so
that we can get bigger roads and clear vista
in the inner bazar. The future developments
of amenities and entertainment with some
community spaces, craft works market, training
center and community hall, agro farms etc to
connect the woman and young people of the local
area. New recycle policy was also introduced.
10 20 30M
Section AA
Section BB
Section CC
Section DD
Section CC
Section DD
Section AA
Section BB
Scale
5M 10M 15M
New Bazar
New Bazar
Path Path Path Existing bazar
Road
Road
Path
Park
Path
Path
Path Path
Bazar Bazar New Bazar
Path
Steps Canal Deck Deck
Path
Key
Storage / Office
Internal Walkways
Shops
Landscape
Roads
storage or office
internal walkways
shops
landscape area
roads

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The bazar has been made using a 5M grid
for the roads, units and paths. The roads
range from one way streets and pedestrian
only paths. This allows the place to have
a healthy and clean environment. The
green lines will have trees to allow a
continuous green boulevard throughout
the new bazar. The rive extension will be
integrated in the design to allow a strong
relationship with the water and the people
of all ages. Allowing people to hear, feel
and smell the fresh water.
© Westminster Presbyterian Church Photo by
Paul Crosby
© Banyoles Old Town Public Space by MIAS Architects
Section AA Scale
Section AA
New Bazar
New Bazar New Bazar
New Bazar
CNL
River
Path
Path
Path
Road
Section BB
Section BB
5M 10M 15M
10 20 30M

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Moving them temporary shop holders to
a different location has fixed a number of
issues the community had on the existing
bazar. When we created these forms we
wanted it to be cheap so it is affordable
and still giving these shop owners a sense
of personalisation. The units can be made
larger or smaller giving all people equal
opportunity and flexibility. The large
green space acts as a hub and a meeting
point of the people which is surrounded
by outdoor and indoor seating areas.
Food makes people happy and is a way
of communication and having this feature
in the centre allows a sense of traditional
Bengali culture. The connection to the
water allows people to engage with some
traditional earth elements. The temporary
shop holders are surrounded by large
open green spaces which makes the space
visible and can attract a lot of income.
The connection to Bhumin and Village
settlements will also increase the income
of the shop owners.
10 20 30M

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Landscaping Sketch Ideas
© Alexios Vandoros Initial Landscape Sketch
© Toole Design’s Landscape Architects

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Sketches of the site
Proposed water basin
Key Key
Proposed existing bazar development

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Proposed existing bazar development Proposed existing bazar development
Key Key

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Proposed water basin Proposed existing bazar development
Key Key

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Masterplan Sketches Final Proposal
Key Key

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Key Key

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Key Key

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Smart Cities Research Design Development
• Upgrading school infrastructure/ digital
literacy.
• Provision of piped water supply
• Solid and liquid waste management.
• Sanitation, sewerage and street lights
• Health-care system
• ATM/ Rural banks
• Rural industries for value addition, agro-
food processing, storage/ warehousing.
• Information with Wi-Fi / Internet, cyber
cafe service.
• Community center with library
• Skill development training center for
creating jobs under self-employment
through the cluster approach.
Key
Green Infrastructure
Entertainment
Recycling Centre
Medical Centre
Agro Farming
Transport
Infrastructure
Clean Living
Environment
Water Recycling
Economic Boost
Technology
Education
Community
facilities for all
© Published by Published by Inder Barara

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Masterplan Proposal Final Proposal
relocated them
separated
construction
neighbourhoods
surrounding areas
Key
River
New Bazar Buildings
Existing Buildings
Deck
New Wider Roads
10 20 30M

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Masterplan Proposal Path to Surrounding Areas Final Proposal
Key
River
New Bazar Buildings
Existing Buildings
Deck
New Wider Roads
Connection to
Surrounding Settlements
20 40 60M
Bhumin Villlage
Expansion
Kazingonj Village
Expansion
Inathganj Village
Bazar Expansion
Housing Village

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Final Proposal
Masterplan Proposal

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Final Proposal
Masterplan Proposal
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Final Proposal
Masterplan Development Strategy Diagram
The key issue on site are the existing
roads and the lack of connections to other
villages. Our initial steps are to widen the
existing main roads to allow people move
more easily though the village and
From the new and existing roads we can
create a series of retail buildings that
have a high quality of permeability and
flexibility. The units are in a range of
size and shapes that relate to the existing
building frame.
To create a series of community
engagement through the design we have
created pockets of green spaces where
shop owners and the community can
socialize. This allows for a strong green
infrastructure where the site gives back to
the community.
Road Infrastructure New Buildings Green Infrastructure
Key Key
Key
Improved Road Improved Road
Trees
Proposed Buildings
New Road New Road

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The initial concept considerations are the
initial nodes opportunities and how the
new connections can be used to allow for
better connections from one village to
another. The roads have created volumes
which will be cut to create permeability
throughout the design. The green linkages
The green spaces have been added to the
main nodes to create social spaces for
the community. The sports area has been
improved to allow different sports games
with a shading element. The permeability
of the blocks are designed to allow
flexibility for the users.
The trees allow for a physical connection
of the green spaces. The other site uses
have been included such as the hospital,
loading area, transport infrastructure and
water basins. These features create a high
quality living spaces and vibrant spaces
for all members of the community.
Final Proposal
Masterplan Concept Development
Zoning, Linkages, Volumes & Nodes New Buildings
Green Infrastructure, Permeability & Buildings Forms
Key Key Key
Initial Bazar Zoning
New Connections
Cutting the Volumes
Nodes
Main Connections
Green Linckages
Green Linkages
New River Connection
New River Connection
Permeability
Green Space
Green Space
Green Space
Canal Basin
Canal Basin
are also important to create green linkages
to join the village together.
The water has been brought into the main
bazar to involve the historical usage of
water in the Bengali culture.

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Final Proposal
Masterplan Site Uses
The uses on site have been considered
by the client engagement and what the
site needs to grow and allow the site to
be accessible by all of the 8 neighbouring
villages. The mixed uses allow all
members of the community be involved
in the village bazar.
Key
New Transport Infrastructure
New Bazar Development
RenovatedBazarDevelopment
Hospital Development
Educational Infrastructure
Mixed Use Development

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These are the 4 main vegetation we will be
using on our site, they all require loamy/
clay soil to thrive in and are all indigenous
to Bangladesh. To be sustainable, we will
try to get these plants from local sellers.
All these plants will also be maintained
Final Proposal
Masterplan Landscape Proposal
Rongon Flower Bushes (Ixora Coccinea)
Bamboo (Melocanna baccifera )
Bakul (Mimusops elengi) Masterplan showing landscaping
Palmayra Palm (Borassus flabellifer)
by the water management system that will
supply the excess water to the vegetation
around the bazaar.

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Portland cement previous concrete (PCPC)
is a special type of concrete characterized
by an interconnected pore structure and
high void content/porosity typically in the
range of 15 to 35% by volume. The use of
PCPC may reduce flooding risk, recharge
ground water, reduce storm water run,
Final Proposal
Masterplan Landscape Materials Proposal
among the most attractive sustainable urban drainage
systems (SUDS)
Concrete pavements have a significantly lower life-cycle cost than alternatives such as asphalt. Pervious
concrete is also economical in that it minimizes the need for runoff retainers, reducing property costs. it
can be recycled once it has reached the end of its life-cycle.
Low‐traffic pavements such as parking lots and sidewalks, around buildings, and on highway sho
Cross-sections of alternative drainage arrangements for use in
impermeable soils. (a) rock-filled trench under pavement;
(b) rock trench along pavement edge; (c) V-trench; (d) rock-filled
trench extending beyond pavement; (e) sand underdrain; and
(f) sand underdrain with rock trench
Permeability vs block pattern
Herringbone bond schemes
ensure the best results in
terms of durability
El Camino Park, Palo Alto
Richmond, CA
Playground
Parking and Load-Unload
New Pervious Concrete Road
Water Reservoir
Water Reservoir
Asphault Road
Pervious Concrete Pavements
Ghatla
Landscaped Green Surfaces
https://www.perviouspavement.org/
Portland cement pervious concrete (PCPC) is a special type
of concrete characterized by an interconnected pore
structure and high void content/porosity typically in the
range of 15 to 35% by volume. The use of PCPC may reduce
flooding risk, recharge ground water, reduce stormwater
runoff, reduce noise when in contact with vehicle tires, and
prevent glare and skidding during rainy season by allowing
water to infiltrate freely through its pores. In addition,
PCPC is produced at low cost, thus it can be considered
among the most attractive sustainable urban drainage
systems (SUDS)
Concrete pavements have a significantly lower life-cycle cost than alternatives such as asphalt. Pervious
concrete is also economical in that it minimizes the need for runoff retainers, reducing property costs. it
can be recycled once it has reached the end of its life-cycle.
Low‐traffic pavements such as parking lots and sidewalks, around buildings, and on highway shoulders and medians.
Cross-sections of alternative drainage arrangements for use in
impermeable soils. (a) rock-filled trench under pavement;
(b) rock trench along pavement edge; (c) V-trench; (d) rock-filled
trench extending beyond pavement; (e) sand underdrain; and
(f) sand underdrain with rock trench
Permeability vs block pattern
Herringbone bond schemes
ensure the best results in
terms of durability
El Camino Park, Palo Alto
Richmond, CA
Playground
Parking and Load-Unload
New Pervious Concrete Road
Water Reservoir
Water Reservoir
Asphault Road
Pervious Concrete Pavements
Ghatla
Landscaped Green Surfaces
https://www.perviouspavement.org/
reduce noise when in contact with vehicle
tires, and prevent glare and skidding during
rainy season by allowing water to infiltrate
freely through its pores. In addition,
PCPC is produced at low cost, thus it can
be considered among the most attractive
sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS).

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Masterplan Proposal Zone A
The bazar has been made using a 5M grid
for the roads, units and paths. The roads
range from one way streets and pedestrian
only paths. This allows the place to have
a healthy and clean environment. The
green lines will have trees to allow a
continuous green boulevard throughout
the new bazar. The rive extension will be
integrated in the design to allow a strong
relationship with the water and the people
of all ages. Allowing people to hear, feel
and smell the fresh water.
Final Proposal

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Masterplan Zone A Moodboard Final Proposal
© “Shobuj Pata” (Green Leaf) Eco Community Development
© Bengal Institute
© Shomaj Biggyan Chattar at University of Dhaka
© Narayanganj Townscape
© Buriganga Riverbank
© Garten Studio

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Masterplan Zone A Sketch Visual Final Proposal
Key

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Zone A
The design for these units arrived from
the deep analysis of the existing shop
holders and the typology of how people
shop in Bengali culture.
The units are in a variety of semi-open
markets where people can walk around
Final Proposal
Ground floor Plan
and but products and the shop owners have
a internal shared space with individual
storage space. The units do not have a
back area where normally all rubbish is
dumped at, in this design the people are
encouraged to take all rubbish to the
recycling centre at the end of the existing
bazar spine. The use of shared space
allow all shops to have a outdoor shading
space creating pockets of community
engagement.
Large Veg & Fruit Market
Educational Facility
Shop
Tea Stall
Large Cafe / Kitchen
Water Basin
Pedestrian Crossing
1
1 2
4 5 6
7
3
2
3
4
5
6
7
Key
Scale
1 2 3 4 5M

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Zone A Final Proposal
First floor Plan
Educational Facility
(teaching about technology)
1
1
Key
Scale
1 2 3 4 5M

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Site Sections & Site Elevation
The proposed units have a limit of 2
stories this allows the roof scape to
blend with the existing bazar. The scale
of the units also provide a comfortable
human scale interaction. 5M wide roads
allow for a comfortable ventilation and
overshadowing.
Final Proposal
Zone A Site Section
Zone A Site elevation
Section
Elevation
Existing Bazar
Shop
1
2
1 2
2 2
2
Key Scale
5 10 15M

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Zone A Elevation
The main materials are Brick. Bamboo,
Concrete and Metal. These materials are
all locally coursed and will have a low
carbon footprint. Since the roads have
been enlarged large vehicles are able to
be used throughout the site. The timber
and concrete faced is used to add some
Final Proposal
Key Scale
1 2 3 4 5M
personalisation to the shop owners, they
are plain and allows for them shop owners
todecorateastheywant.Thenewbazarhas
mixedusesrangingfromentrepreneurship,
cafe, restaurants, workshops, classrooms,
markets and flats. The allows for the new
bazar used and alive throughout the day.

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Zone A Section Final Proposal
Shop
Tea Stall
Large Cafe / Kitchen
1
1 1 2 3
2
3
Key
Scale
1 2 3 4 5M

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Zone A Unit Exploded View
Roof Structure
The roof is made of 3 main layers, the
roof finish which is topped with solar
panels, insulating screed with a exposed
metal frame. The solar panels will provide
constant electricity to light the new bazar
and create free electricity. The roof
structure allows for flexibility and can be
made larger if ever needed.
Building Structure
The building has a very simple 5 meter
by 3 meter layout. This is according
to the existing bazar. The shop owners
have opportunities to buy 2 units and
have a larger shop. This can then always
be reversed into 2 shops. The units
are build using locally sourced brick,
cement, and bamboo. The partial timber
/ concrete facade give the units a sense of
personalization rather than all units being
the exact same. The units are placed with
shelves and a shop owners unit.
Floor Structure
The floor is made of concrete, this makes
the space durable and gives thermal mass
to allow the space heat up during the night
time and stay cool in the summer. The
floor is raised by 150MM to remove water
flooding risks.
Final Proposal

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Zone A External Render Final Proposal
Key

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Zone A External Render Final Proposal
Key

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Final Proposal
Zone A Internal Render
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the above QR code!!

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Site 2
When creating the bazar we wanted to encourage
people to live in the bazar. This allows the bazar to
have life throughout the day and night. This gives
active surveillance especially with the high rise
buildings. The lower parts are to be retail units with a
gym and social spaces.
Final Proposal
Ground floor plan Typical upper level plan
The upper floors will have a range of flat units such as
homes for young people, large families, studio homes
and shared homes. This allows a lot of people to stay
in the bazar and grow their family rather than having
to move out when your family grows.,
Retail Shop Units
Shared Park
Storage
Small Apartment
Shared Surface
Shared Corridor
Large Apartment
1
4
1
2 3 4
5
7
6
6
2
5
3
6
7
Key
Scale
5 10 15M

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Zone AApartment Site Section Final Proposal
Renovated Bazar
Small Apartments
Stuido Flats
Large Apartment
Mixed Retail Shops
Retail Shops
1
3 6
1
4
2
5
4
2
5
3
6
Key
Zone AApartment Site Section
Zone AApartment Section Diagram
Large family apartments
Small couples apartments
mixed Retail shop units
renovatedbazar renovated bazar
studioflats
Scale
2 4 6 8M

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Masterplan Proposal Zone B
We have developed a renovation tool kit
with specific modules, façade treatments,
with individual storages, zoning with
each shops. New service lane developed
for the small shops in the left and new
zoning proposal developed for the right
side multi- storied buildings. Temporary
shops were shifted to the top, so that we
can get bigger roads and clear vista in the
inner bazar. The future developments of
amenities and entertainment with some
community spaces, craft works market,
training centre and community hall,
agro farms etc, to connect the woman
and young people of the local area. New
recycle policy was also introduced.
Final Proposal

92
Masterplan Zone B Moodboard Final Proposal
© Dadad Market
© LABLAND
© Friendship Hospital Satkhira
© Relais Landschaftsarchitekten
© Daniel Ducci
© AECOM
© Banyoles old town public space © Andre Sanches

93
Masterplan Zone B Sketch Idea Final Proposal
Key

94
Site Plan Zone B
The renovation tool kit also looks at the
existing road condition and the landscape
and how that can be improved. The pond
will be renovated into a social space. The
rubbish will be recycled and used back
into the bazar with recycled furniture.
The buildings have been renovated
Final Proposal
Ground floor Plan
Renovated Water Plaza
Renovated Existing Bazar
Shop Storage
Back Access of Shops
Community Tech Zone
1
2 3
2 3 4
2
5
1 3
2 3
2
3
4
5
internally with new storage spaces and
improved shop frontages. This will allows
the main road to be clear and larger which
will have water features and landscaping.
The back of the units have also been
renovated into green spaces for the new
bazar area.
Key
Scale
1 2 3 4 5M

95
Site Plan Zone B Final Proposal
First floor Plan
Shared Corridor
Small Flat
1
2
1
2 2
2
Key
Scale
1 2 3 4 5M

96
Site Sections & Site Elevations Final Proposal
Zone B Site Section
Zone B Site elevation
Renovated Existing Bazar
Renovated Path
1
2
Key
1 2
Section
Elevation
Scale
Scale
5
5
10
10
15
15
20M
20M

97
Site Section Final Proposal
Key Scale
1 2 3 4 5M
The abundant building on the far South
side was never used for its purpose.
When we looked at the side we realised
that there is a lot of activities that the site
needs and can be places in that building.
Therefore we have added the workshops
as this will be a main new feature of
the bazar development. The building
has a brick envelope with large Bengali
traditional window openings that are
internal balconies. The building includes
of large mix used rooms.

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Key
Site Elevation
Scale
1 2 3 4 5M

99
Zone B External Render Final Proposal
Key

1
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Zone B External Render Final Proposal
Key

101
Zone B Renovation Toolkit for Existing Bazar
Fortherenovationtoolkit,weareproviding
some easy solutions for the existing shops
of the bazar. We are proposing solar panel
at the roof so that those shops become self
sufficient to produce electricity the side
facade, we are using some specific colour
so that those walls never create a dead
space for the other shops. In the zoning,
we have created a 4:1 module for the shop
layout to distribute the space for storage
and display and cash counter. In the front
side, we have developed a specific timber
made portion to highlight shop’s name and
type. In the left side, we have produced a
solid concrete wall which will help to put
signature for each shops so that shops will
be identified with the product list easily.
Moreover, developed display zone and
filled road construction with beautiful
landscape will help the local people to
enjoy the existing bazar.
This toolkit concept provides flexibility
to meet the needs of a particular site,
neighbourhood, and types of the product.
Scalable as an infill solution, renovation
toolkit can be configured in multiple ways
using various site types and a typical lot
size of the ratio 4:1, or a combination of
them. We have designed a potential unit
plan that differ according to shop types,
space occupancy and modified multi
storied formations. This toolkit isn’t
a standard shop “model,” but a kit of
parts—scalable and adaptable for use on
any combination of typical urban lots. It
is designed to modify the existing outlook
of the Kazir Gaon bazar and supportive
solution for the shop owners, providing
the flexibility to meet the needs of each
particular site, neighbourhood, and
context.
Final Proposal
Renovation toolkit for existing bazar
display area storage cash counter service entry and dock
renovated existing shop’s exploded view
renovated existing shop’s top view with zoning
renovated existing bazar’s vertical zoning
This toolkit concept provides flexibility to meet the
needs of a particular site, neighborhood, and types of
the product.
Scalable as an infill solution, renovation toolkit can be
configured in multiple ways using various site types
and a typical lot size of the ratio 4:1, or a combination
of them. We have designed a potential unit plan that
differ according to rshop types, space occupancy and
tmodified multi storied formations.
About the toolkit
renovated
For the multi- storied buildings of the existing bazar, we separated the floor by their existing
use. Ground level will be used for shops and the upper level will be used for multi purpose
use like storage, office, residence etc
the product.
This toolkit isn’t a standard shop "model," but a kit of
parts—scalable and adaptable for use on any
combination of typical urban lots. It is designed to
modify the existing outlook of the Kazirgaon bazar
and supportive solution for the shop owners, providing
the flexibility to meet the needs of each particular site,
neighborhood, and context.
About the toolkit
For the renovation toolkit, we are providing
some easy solutions for the existing shops of
the bazar. we are proposing solar panel at
the roof so that those shops become self
sufficient to produce electricity.for the side
facade, we are using some specific color so
that those walls never create a dead space
for the other shops. In the zoning, we have
created a 4:1 module for the shop layout to
distribute the space for storage and display
and cash counter. In the front side, we have
developed a specific timber made portion to
highlight shop’s name and type. and in the
left side, we have produced a solid concrete
wall which will help to put signage for each
shops so that shops will be identified with
the product list easily. Moreover, developed
display zone and filled road construction
with beautiful landscape will help the local
people to enjoy the existing bazar
renovated existing shop’s axonometric view
For the multi- storied buildings of the existing bazar, we separated the floor by their existing
use. Ground level will be used for shops and the upper level will be used for multi purpose
use like storage, office, residence etc
the product.
modify the existing outlook of the Kazirgaon bazar
and supportive solution for the shop owners, providing
the flexibility to meet the needs of each particular site,
neighborhood, and context.
About the toolkit
renov
the product.
About the toolkit
Existing shop’s top view with zoning
Existing bazar’s vertical zoning
Existing shop’s exploded view
Existing shop’s axonometric view

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