Name & Location : LOOM SHADE FOR AMBER DENIM, GAZIPUR, BANGLADESH

Cost of Project : (US$) 1,00,00

Description of Project :

It is a shuttle loom shade for Amber Denim, placed within a natural setting located at a factory premise, at Gazipur, outskirts of Dhaka.

The layout is kept simple and open that houses loom machines, buyer’s lounge, dining for workers, prayer space and toilets.

It is a low-cost project where running expenses are considered as well. Introduction of a waterbody, bamboo screen etc. are done.

This project attempts to arrive at a Traditional – Modern theme by following basic vernacular principles in design.

Materials of Construction Details :

Bamboo screens – locally available & vernacular material

High ceiling – so that heated air is released outside

Concrete walls – durable, makes the space cool & comfortable

Handmade concrete roofing tiles – durable and climate responsive

Neat cement finish floor – durable and keeps the space cool

Materials are used in ways and places that allow them to use the inherent quality and provide easy repair and replacement.

Special Features :

The project got its inspiration from traditional land/water scape of rural Bangladesh.

Traditional form of roofing and plan layout is used here which is called ‘Do-chala’.

A dialogue with the surrounding landscape is created by bringing the nature in. Traditional loom-craftsmen worked in craft-villages in this type of open layout.