Name & Location: GM’s BUNGLOW, Rahartali Textile & Hosiery Mills, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Built-up Area: 372 sqm (approx)
(In case of Public Building minimum built-up area should be 1000 sq. meter)

Description of Project

TOPOGRAPHY:

It is located in a residential zone of a factory.

It is the nearest hill towards the sea of the cityscape, approximately 120m high from the sea level.

Circular approach road will guide the viewers to enjoy all the façade of the building.

PROJECT:

Small single family dwelling.

Beautiful visual linkage among the living, dining & family living.

Little privacy for the guest bed and study which is basically used for the house tutor for the kids.

All the bed rooms at upstairs maintaining full of privacy.

All the façade of the building are equally treated with its individual dignity for its topographic character.

Materials of Construction Details

BUILDING MATERIAL:

Brick, Concrete, Mild steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Limestone, Wood, Glass.

INTERIOR MATERIAL:

Marble, Granite, Tiles, Limestone, Wood, Stainless steel, Glass.

Special Features

A surface curtain wall placed on the west side to protect the direct sunbeam and to reduce the reflected glare of the overcast sky.

Three punches on the screen intentionally done to create the vista towards the sea from the bedroom and rain terrace.

Projected balcony towards the sea punching through the screen will represent the force of the dominance of the sea as a bold natural surroundings.

Waterbody placed on the south due to make the southern breeze more cool and comfortable which is a reflection of the respect of traditional climate.

A semi outdoor rain terrace, shaded with ribs that gives a dramatic look of light & shade during bright daylight simultaneously an exclusive provision of enjoying the romantic rain during rainy season.