The document proposes rethinking and redesigning Karwan Bazar in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It identifies problems with the current area such as lack of green space, recreational areas, and traffic issues. The proposal envisions transforming Karwan Bazar into a mixed-use development with green spaces, recreational facilities, offices, residential buildings, and a relocated wholesale market. It aims to improve connectivity, create public gathering spaces, and meet the needs of the surrounding communities. Concept sketches and case studies of similar developments are presented to illustrate the vision.

1. RE THINK & RE DESIGN OF
KARWAN BAZAR

2. PROJECT BRIEF
PROJECT NAME: RETHINK & REDESIGN THE SOCIAL A
R ARCHITECTURE & URANITIES OF K
A KARWAN BAZAR AREA
LOCATION:KARWAN BAZAR,DHAKA
SITE AREA: 22 ACRES
MAIN SITUATION:GREEN LIFESTYLE
TOP VIEW OF BAZAR

3. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
1.Karwan bazar located in the midst of one of
the most important commercial business zones
in the center of Dhaka.
2. In the late 18 century karwan bazar
established & in 19th century it becomes a
notable market place

4. KARWAN BAZAR IS THE SECOND CBD AREA OF
BANGLADESH
GOOGLE MAP OF KARWAN BAZAR

5. TOPOGRAPHY
1.The topography of the site is plain
land.
2.The soil condition of the area is
good.
3.It is in the low danger zone in the
site amplification map of Dhaka
City for earthquake.
4.The area is also free from flood
affected zones.

6. LAND USE PATTERN OF KARWAN BAZAR &
SURROUNDING AREA
COMMERCIAL
98%
RECREATIONAL
1% OR LESS
RELIGIOUS
1%
There is no recreational space for surrounding people
which will be a threat for a city
Conceptual sketch of karwan bazar

7. NEIGHBOURHOOD OF KARWAN
BAZAR
FARMGET
RESIDENTIAL AREA
SAARC FOUNTAIN
HOTEL SONARGAON
PETRO BANGLA
TOWER
HATIRJHIL
RAILLLINE
KHAJA AMBER
MOSQUE
JANATA TOWER
WASA BHABAN
WHOLESALE
MARKET

8. WHY WE WANT TO SHIFT KARWAN BAZAR??
PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES OF KARWAN BAZAR

9. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
1.Lack of green
2.Lack of recretional area for
surrounding people & specially the people
of sonargaon.
3.People is suffering a lot of traffic jam
& no sufficient parking facilities

10. 4.Many prominent office are
situated in karwan bazar but they
have no breathing space after
finishing the work.
5.Uncomfortable office space
6.Lack of visual connection with
function & people

11. Conceptual sketch of existing system of waste collection in
the wholesale kitchen market
Parking and Loading unloading
Conceptual Sketch of existing vegetable units.
7. There is no separated space for loading
unloading which creates traffic congestion.
8. Lack of labour accomodation which is
increase slum day by day
9. No sufficient drainage system
Slum beside railine

12. FUTURE PROPOSAL
Ittefaq Report
Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Annisul Huq
hoped that the Karwan Bazar wholesale market would be
shifted to Jatrabari and Gabtoli within few months
Karwan Bazar wholesale market to be shifted:
Annisul Huq
Proposal for metro rail

13. SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTH
1.One of the most connected place of dhaka city
2.Various transportation system working thas case of
mass access
3.Close to landmark & important structures
4.A mix of different kind of civic amenities around
the city
5.Possibilities to become a throughfare.
WEAKNESS
1.Poor traffic management
2.Undefined public places
3.Road & circulation-rapid development of
infrustructuremay lead to unplanned growth
4.Unplanned settlement,unfavourable growth
5.Poor environmental condition
OPPOURTUNITY
1.Potential public & civic places can be created
2.Developed a recreational & breathing spaces
3,Reduce surrounding traffic congestion
4.Incorporate the green spaces & create large open
spaces ,park,green garden,landscape,plaza etc.
THREAT
1.Developing unplanned haphazard commercial
spaces
2.Mix use of government plot & turn into small
industrial zone
3.Can be developed as a commercial dead zone
where no public spaces are allowed
4.Crime
5.Accidents

14. QUESTIONAIRE SURVEY
40%
20%
15%
10% 10%
3%
2%
URBAN
PARK
OFFICE
ARENA
CONVENTION
CENTRE
PARKING OPEN
SPACE
WHOLESALE
MARKET
NO
COMMENTS
Most of the people wants to create a recreational space for
all surrounding people & move the wholesale market in
the periphery of the city
Above 40% people wants to create a green park
with office or other recreational & commercial
facilities

15. IMBALANCE ASSESMENT
MAJOR
ELEMENT
MINOR
ELEMENT
SPACE
MATERIAL CONTROL &
SAFETY
DEVELOPMENT
INITIATIVE

16. PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES &
DESIGN DECISION
1.LACK OF GREEN
2.HAPHAZARD VCHICULAR MOVEMENT
3.LACK OF RECREATION
4.NO SPACE FOR PEDESTRIAN
5.LACK OF URBAN FACILITIESPROPOSED GREEN
PROPOSED PARKING AREA
CREATE A VISUAL CONNECTION
TOWARDS SURROUNDING AREA

17. Convention center & mixed use commercial building
Type of proposal: Mix-Use
PROPOSAL FOR KARWAN BAZAR
ACCESS DESIGN-
1.Understand the urban context
2.Create a public gathering spaces & a suitable
recreational & cultural facilities.
3.create a suitable work place
FUNCTIONAL DIVERSITY
Neighbourhood demand,local need

18. FACILITIES FOR
SURROUNDING AREA
1.SONARGAON-
PEDESTRIAN ENTRY (Create a
visual connection with surrounding
p people)
CONVENTION CENTER
CRAFT VILLAGE (Represents
b our country towards tourists & other
p people)
URBAN PARK (Create a gathering
,r recreational & breathing spaces)
2.OFFICE- MULTIPURPOSE HALL
SEMINER ROOM
TRAINING CENTER
AUDITORIUM
3.RESIDENTIAL AREA- CREATING A VISUAL
CONNECTION
WITH RESIDENTIALAREA &
URBAN PARK

19. REPLACEMENT OF-
1.PETRO BANGLA
2.UTTARA BANK
3.T.C.B AUDITORIUM
4.JANATA TOWER
HIGHRISE OFFICE
BUILDING WITH
RESTAURENT,FITNESSCENTER
& OTHER FACILITIES
5.WHOLESALE MARKET URBAN PARK WITH GREEN PLAZA PARK URBAN
PARK
FAR CALCULATION
FAR=9.5
TOTAL BUILDABLE AREA=877800 SQ FT
Ground Coverage =60%
TOTAL BUILDABLE
AREA=22 ACRES
=22 x 42000
=924000 SQ FT
SOAKABLE GREEN=40%
Setback-20’

20. HEIGHT ANALYSIS

21. CONCEPT-
RETHINK & REDESIGN OF KARWAN BAZAR IS
I INFACT A PATHWAY FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION
C.E V.E
1.CONNECTIVITY 1.RAMP
2.GATHERING 2.PARK,GREEN SPACE
3.LINEARITY 3.CURVE FORM
4.OPENNESS 4.PLAZA
5.VARIATION 5.LEVEL CHANGE

22. CASE STUDY
KUALA LAMPUR CITY CENTER

23. ABEERDEEN CITY CENTER

24. DEVELOPING PHASE
PHASE 1 PHASE 2
PHASE 4PHASE 3

26. ZONING MASSING
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
AUDITORIUM
INDOOR GAMES ARE
SUPPER SHOP
RESTAURENT/DAY CARE
CENTER/MULTIPURPOSE
HALL
CRAFT VILLAGE
CONVENTION HALL
PEDISTRIAN ENTRY
ENTRY FOR RESIDENTIAL
BLOCK
ENTRY FORM OFFICE BLOCK &
ENTRY
PLAZA
URBAN PARK

27. INTERCONNECTED PLAZAS
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
INDOOR GAMES AREA
RESTAURENT/DAY CARE
CENTER/MULTIPURPOSE
HALL PEDISTRIAN
ENTRY
ENTRY FOR
RESIDENTIAL BLOCK
ENTRY FORM OFFICE BLOCK
PLAZA
RECREATIONAL
AREA
RESTAURENT: it s provided
with different variety of food
spaces with ample area for
sitting and informal food stalls.
To enhance the overall experience of
Shopping ,roamiing enjiying,with various
landscaping feature and a series of open,
semi open,
and closed spaced to complete the
hierarchy.
Prominent with RECREATIONAL AND
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES like
performances, multiplex, indoor
games etc.

28. PRESENT CONDITION & OUR PROPOSAL

29. VIEW FROM CRAFT VILLAGE

30. VIEW FROM
COMMERTIAL
TOWER

32. VIEW FROM PLAZA