The Beautiful Bangladesh

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@Bilal9

Where do majority Daka population live ? Apartment or houses ?

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

Ignore the bridge, posting this here because it shows just how flat, green and riverine Bangladesh is.

The mammoth bridge of steel and concrete makes for striking contrast with the pristine beauty of Bangladesh.

 

[Bilal9]

Gulshan, Dhaka

Dhanmandi, Dhaka

FarmGate Area (Dhaka)

 

[Homo Sapiens]

Six hundred years old Sixty dome mosque. UNESCO world heritage site.

 

[Bilal9]

@Bilal9

Where do majority Daka population live ? Apartment or houses ?

Middle class (even most Upper Class) lives in city apartments brother. Single-family housing is reserved only for the very rich. In the villages, there are single family houses though.

Apts. range in price, depending on area and luxury of course. Land prices are at a premium, so building up, rather than sideways is the trend nowadays.

This is a typical luxury apartment project.
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Striking and Refined- Northern Lights by Shanta Holdings – Architect Column

Situated at a calm and serene block of North Gulshan, the residential building Northern Lights celebrates the vogue of artsy living; where art incites euphoria and inspiration. The project is a development by Shanta Holdings Ltd,and is designed by architect Nahas Ahmed Khalil and his studio team ARC Architectural Consultants.

The project is a tasteful projection of both earthy aesthetics and modernity. Built on a plot of approximately 30 kathas, the apartment strives amid lush greenery. When designing this luxurious residential building, architect Khalil and Shanta also sought to create a sustainable development that would contribute towards a more compact city. With this in mind, the design team reflects and sets strategies of compactness and diversification, all the while highlighting local techniques. By considering the context, the design provides a multi-program that responds sensitively using artisan materials, sustainable urban scales and dynamic ways of living. As seen in most of Khalil’s works, this project is also primarily constructed in concrete, and also showcases shades of brick and wood throughout its interiors and exteriors. The architect decides to render most of his work with brick and fair face concrete, primarily because the materials are sustainable, environment-friendly and low maintenance. Moreover,they alsoinherit local and traditional significance.

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The thirteen-storied building delivers twenty-two apartment units. Designed from the inside out, each apartment is functionally planned to make the most of the views while maximizing user comfort. Straight and pure lines, simple forms, wide opening views and huge volumes with lots of natural light, minimize the distance between the indoor and outdoor. While the muted painted walls and light floors finish off the interior, reflect the daylight all over the spaces and extinguish the compactness while making a tranquil, spacious dwelling. Without clear boundaries, the integration of the public and private areas reveals a sequence of spaces combining expansiveness and symbiosis. The interior is clear of any unnecessary obstructions, creating another dimension while helping to achieve a calm repose with minimalistic furniture and becoming fluid, complemented with high quality finishing materials and colorful paintings that enrich its liveliness. The building tells a narrative about its owners and their lifestyles. The spaces for the family and close friends are warm and interactive and the connection with nature is constant.

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The residential complex also includes a selection of soothing common spaces and modern lifestyle amenities for the residents, a feature of all Shanta projects. A sophisticated reception lobby, lush landscaping and attractive water features, an elegantly furnished community lounge, a fitness centre, a swimming pool, a covered outdoor recreational areaand a rooftop garden have been designed for residents to socialize effortlessly, explore their creativity and nurture wellbeing.The grandeur of the double-height ground floor area as well is sure to leave anyone spellbound upon entry. The roof is designed as a terrace for multipurpose activities, it’s an ideal platform to spend the evening under the mutable sky providing an obstruction-free view to the eyes and mind.

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Architect Khalil’s projection is simple, but simultaneously, one that makes a statement. His sensitive and restrained use of building materials tells richly complex architectural stories that elude simple classifications. “In search of an honest and careful architecture, we paid special attention to details, to the chosen materiality and the actors in the project processes.Our priority was to develop every constructive detail achieving optimal solutions that exceed the possibilities of the strictly conventional. The finished construction, as a result, is the witness and reflection of a careful process”, the firm adds.

Nahas Ahmed Khalil is an eminent Bangladeshi architect, urban planner and educator. He received his bachelor of architecture degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1982.After graduating he worked as an assistant architect at CAPE under Architect Raziul Ahsan for some years and later founded his own architectural firm ARC Architectural Consultants. His major works include Osban House, Matir Bari, Shanta Chandralok, Shanta Akash Prodeep, Rashid Eye Hospital, Bengal Bangshibari, among others.

Developer Profile
Shanta Holdings Ltd. is a leading real estate developer of Bangladesh, developing iconic residential and commercial buildings in prime locations of Dhaka city. Shanta’s works are renowned for their aesthetic beauty, modern lifestyle amenities, safety, functionality and high-quality construction. Some of its notable projects are Shanta Western Tower, The Glass House, Shanta Skymark, Digonto and The Vantage. Shanta is also the only Superbrand 2018-19 in the real estate sector of the country, signifying its brand position and solid reputation in the market.

 

[Bilal9]

So, compared to the previous project (meant for the very well-heeled folks), this multi family apt. project below is for normal higher middle class folks, and former military officers, called DOHS (Defence Officers Housing Society).

Tridhara Residence, Mirpur DOHS

 

[Bilal9]

This is another luxury apt. project in Gulshan, an affluent neighborhood in Dhaka (and the last one). I don't want to turn this into a housing pictures thread.

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

My city

That's enough for today, I think.

Watching these videos makes me miss Bangladesh.


Please feel free to tag me in the chill Bangladesh thread, if you have any queries about the locations shown in the above linked videos.


@Bangladeshis - Yes, I know all of these are in Chittagong, you can call me biased but the Beauty speaks for itself.

 

[Bilal9]

Under construction apartment in Dhaka. @DalalErMaNodi you remember that Tamil guy (and that Sri-Lankan) claiming that I post CGI videos and pictures? I rest my case. This is a typical, normal luxury apartment.

 

[Bilal9]

My city

That's enough for today, I think.

Watching these videos makes me miss Bangladesh.


Please feel free to tag me in the chill Bangladesh thread, if you have any queries about the locations shown in the above linked videos.


@Bangladeshis - Yes, I know all of these are in Chittagong, you can call me biased but the Beauty speaks for itself.

My afsos - I was not born Chatigayan.

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

My afsos - I was not born Chatigayan.

But blessed all the same by the sun kissed land of Bengal.

Under construction apartment in Dhaka. @DalalErMaNodi you remember that Tamil guy (and that Sri-Lankan) claiming that I post CGI videos and pictures? I rest my case. This is a typical, normal luxury apartment.

I'm excited for Shanta Pinnacle.


Did you hear Kushtia is getting the first 'skyscraper' of Bangladesh, weird right ?

Seems BRB cable group is in hurry to make a name for their town, it's called BRB tower, almost topped out too.



I'd rather the Tamil than the Japani pessimist.

 

[Bilal9]

But blessed all the same by the sun kissed land of Bengal.





I'm excited for Shanta Pinnacle.


Did you hear Kushtia is getting the first 'skyscraper' of Bangladesh, weird right ?

Seems BRB cable group is in hurry to make a name for their town, it's called BRB tower, almost topped out too.



I'd rather the Tamil than the Japani pessimist.

Yes BRB tower is 45 stories and almost complete. In Kushtia of all places. Interesting...

Hard to find images or videos of Shanta Pinnacle. I will post it when I find some.

 

[Bilal9]

Couple of pages and videos on Shanta Pinnacle, this is a 40 story Midrise. Expected date of completion was October 2022, but of course CoVid will have changed that date.

https://www.shantaholdings.com/ongoing/project/pinnacle

 

[Bilal9]

^^

The project being constructed in between Shanta Pinnacle and Western Tower is FORUM - the Twin Towers. Each project is on a separate parcel of land, owned by separate landowners, hence they were required to be separate projects. However, Forum and Pinnacle will be connected by a common plaza at ground level, allowing the tenants to enjoy the facilities of both projects.

 

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