Project Location : Rajendrapur, Gazipur
Project Type : Factory
Project Status : Built
Year of Completion : 2013
Land Area :
Built Area : 1068 m2 (11496 ft2)
The evolution of the traditional houses throughout history has been a response to factors such as geography, climate, socio-cultural aspects, craftsmanship and materials. With these essences, rural architecture has remained unchanged, showing genuine sensitivity to nature and its elements, survived the passage of time. The project ‘Shuttle Loom Shade for Amber Denim’ was inspired from these traditional houses in Bangladesh sheltering ordinary people built by those with no architectural trainings but are more concerned with fulfilling their needs and what was suitable for the climate.
The building – placed within a natural setting located at a factory premise, at Gazipur, outskirts of Dhaka; having layout kept as simple and open as possible to house several Loom Machines, a Buyers’ Lounge, and Dining for workers, Prayer space, and toilets. Keeping the project’s cost low was a challenge which was worked out throughout its completion. As for running expenses, the introduction of a water body, bamboo screen, high ceiling and other vernacular elements substantially reduced electricity costs by eliminating the need for air conditioning and artificial lighting and makes the space cool and comfortable to work in. The main intention is ease of use and comfort. Most of the materials used here are by their very nature durable: concrete walls, handmade concrete roofing tiles, bamboo for screen and wall, neat cement finish floors, and are used in ways and places that allow them to show their wear and provide easy repair and replacement.
This project is an attempt to achieve or address the contemporary idea of practice in recent period of time frame in the tropic under the domain of Traditional Modernism, following basic vernacular principles in design, using locally available materials, both natural and crafted, with modern amenities inside.
AMBER DENIM LOOM SHED
Jangalbaia, Gazipur, Dhaka, BD
GPS: 24°05’42.7″N 90°23’02.7″E
Commissioned : 2013
Completion : 2015
Category/Usages : Industrial Building
Site Area : 1830 m2
Built Area : 1068 m2
Consultant Firm : Jubair Hasan Architects
Principal Architect : Md. Jubair Hasan
Project Architect : Tahmida Afroze, Ahmed Faisal, Md. Abdur Rakib Rhine
Structural Consultant : Md. Saiful Bari
Landscape Design : Md. Jubair Hasan
Contractor : Amber Construction Team
Visualization : H M Romanur Rahman
Photograph : Md. Jubair Hasan, Maruf Raihan
Architectural Concept
The design was inspired from the inherent characteristics of land and waterscape of rural Bangladesh, where land & water is coherent and that is the main idea of the design. The lily pond and the vegetation around the loom shed reflect the sense of place in the truest sense. The sense of belonging is addressed keeping in mind the characteristics of tradition and culture. Shading is an important issue in Bangladeshi traditional architecture. Traditional form of roofing, known as “Do-Chala”, is interpreted here with simplicity and originality using handmade roof tali (CC Block).
Special Features
• Foundation: Pedestal RCC
• Side-by-side existence of natural water and people.
• Self sustained, naturally ventilated.
• Water body as threshold to create a buffer for the loom shed from the surrounding.
• The bamboo screen of the loom shed withholds a sense of crafted modernism in style.
Details of Landscaping
The main structure is surrounded by a water body that is inspired from the waterscape of rural Bangladesh. Local bamboos are planted alongside the entries to create an inviting green buffer space.
Project Technology
• Foundation: Pedestal RCC
• Structure: Frame Structure, Using MS hollow pipe as column & Beam above ground
• Space: Functional spaces are made of sometimes brick wall and bamboo screening
• Roof: Compressed CC tiles are used over the truss.
• Bamboo screen is used for the main façade to keep it naturally ventilated
• Finish: Mostly finishing surfaces are handmade; CC micro tile is used as floor finish,
Materials
01. Roofing Material
• Compressed CC Tile
• MS Purlin
• MS Truss as Structural Frame
02. MS Pipe as Structural Vertical Member
03. Bamboo Screen as Building Facade
04. Compressed CC tile as Pavement
05. Neat Cement Finish as Floor Finish
Project Economics 1,20,00,000 BDT
