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RENEWAL DESIGN OF MOHAJONPOTTI, LALDIGHIRPAR & KALIGHAT, SYLHET, BANGLADESH

ASIF IBNE AZIR, AFSANA CHOWDHURY, TOMISRA TRIDIBA, NAHID NIGER

student

Leading University, Department of Architecture, Sylhet, Architecture, LU

Bangladesh

Urban Design and Landscape

RENEWAL DESIGN OF MOHAJONPOTTI, LALDIGHIRPAR & KALIGHAT, SYLHET, BANGLADESH. Aims and Objectives: We are trying to find out problem and solution. more

Fredrik Gyllenhoff

advisor

https://kadk.dk/en/school-architecture

Denmark

Urban planner and architect from Copenhagen, Denmark. more

Interesting transformation project, that adds value to a very congested and populated area. You are introducing block zoning for better wayfinding, organization and access. Maybe a tad rigid that inhibits a more organic development of the area, over time.

It is very rational thinking and design, very much like the overall plan layout. There is a 10 % increase in green areas, which I think is too little. I would like to have seen more integrated greenery and natural drainage incorporated in a more organic way. Areas where trees are are very boxy and looks like they are there in leftover space from built areas. I also think that there is a lack of shade and community space. Benches to rest is one thing, but areas that engages people, encourages play and socializing is important. Looks like most benches have no shade and you are looking straight onto traffic.The overall structure of the proposed buildings are very regular boxed (concrete?) structures. I would love to have seen some use of traditional materials with a larger emphasis on sustainability and other access than cars and trucks. The narrower areas in between the houses looks more promising with green/drainage, overhead passages and shade. The bank areas also look very "hard" and could use some softening up with greenery (shade and drainage), sustainable materials, communal space (playgrounds, family cooking space, sports and activities and so on).

A well documented research and a very rational design solution. I think it needs more consideration for the actual people who will work and live their lives there.

Dear Fredrik Gyllenhoff, Hello Sir, I really appreciate your feedback. Thank you so much.

Project idea

Project description

Problems:
Pavements occupied with storage, Unauthorized parking, Damage roads, Lack of dustbin facilities, Lack of drainage's facilities, Lack of public toilet , No traffic management, Water polluted by garbage, Electric Wire System, Signage's etc.

Design Consideration:
We re-designed the place with enough pavement including green belt which separates the street and pedestrian walkway. We left enough setback for the shops gave space for pavements. We re-designed the place with enough parking areas for the truck and other vehicle.
It would reduce the traffic and chaos.
In our site there are lots of shop but they are dis-organized.
We created a block wised zone for the shops based on material and need which are related to each other.
For example we took the cloth shop ,jewelry shop, shoe shop in one block so that people find their need easily without wasting time.
We created a identified zone for the mosque by leaving some space from its surrounding.
We created a identified zone for the mosque by leaving some space from its surrounding.
We gave some green seating area by urban furniture elements for the passerby, truck driver and rickshaw puller after two or three blocks in one row.
It will be used as a breathing space for the area.
We created a identified zone for the Shohid minar located in our area by leaving some space from its surrounding.

Strengths:
Main business and mercantile centre of Sylhet city
Concentrated financial area of financial services firms of Sylhet City Corporation area
Always a lively place
Reasonable price

Opportunities:
Standard treatment procedure for roads
Specific parking area can be provided
Pavement reconstruction
Traffic control can be imposed
Proper treatment can be provided for low hanging electrical cable lines
Public toilets can be provided

Weaknesses:
Lack of traffic control
Lack of parking management
Lack of proper waste management
Blocked pavements with goods
Reckless parking hinders pedestrian movement

Threats:
Damaged roads
Lack of drainage facilities
Traffic jam
Faulty electric wire management
Odor pollution
Nuisance

Technical information

RENEWAL DESIGN OF MOHAJONPOTTI, LALDIGHIRPAR & KALIGHAT, SYLHET, BANGLADESH

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