RETHINKINHG SHANTINAGAR BAZAAR

By

Hafsa Tasnim Ali

18108005

A thesis submitted to the Department of Architecture in partial fulfillment of the

requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Architecture

Department of Architecture
Brac University
December 2022

© 2022 Brac University

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Declaration
It is hereby declared that
1. The thesis submitted is my/our own original work while completing degree at Brac

University.

2. The thesis does not contain material previously published or written by a third party, except

where this is appropriately cited through full and accurate referencing.

3. The thesis does not contain material which has been accepted, or submitted, for any other

degree or diploma at a university or other institution.

4. I have acknowledged all main sources of help.

Student’s Full Name & Signature:

Hafsa Tasnim Ali

18108005

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Approval
The thesis/project titled “Rethinking Shantinagar Bazaar” submitted by Hafsa Tasnim Ali
(18108005) of Fall, 2022 has been accepted as satisfactory in partial fulfillment of the
requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Architecture on 28/12/2022.

Examining Committee:

Supervisor:
_______________________________
(Member)
Fuad Hassan Mallick, PhD
Professor and Dean, School of Architecture and Design,
BRAC University

Supervisor:
_______________________________
(Member)
Iftekhar Ahmed, PhD
Associate Professor, School of Architecture and Design,
BRAC University

Supervisor:
_______________________________
(Member)
Naim A Kibria
Guest Lecturer, School of Architecture and Design,
BRAC University

Departmental Head: _______________________________

(Chair) Zainab Faruqui Ali, PhD
Professor and Chairperson, School of Architecture and
Design,BRAC University

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Abstract

A bazaar is a location where people enjoy to purchase their daily necessities and has existed

since the dawn of time. However, it is also a hub for social interaction and a variety of cultural

events, and it is currently a small and large mall complex located across the city. And the causes

of this shift are the increase in urbanization, the high cost of land, and the lack of available space.

The technique of creating a commercial space where a bazaar and other functions can mix so that

the space can be dynamic all the time is thoroughly explained in the following chapter of this

paper. Shantinagar Bazaar is the oldest bazaar in Dhaka city. Geographically located in

Shantinagar near Paltan area, the site has the potential to expand its commercial and economical

side of it.

Keywords: Bazaar, Shantinagar, commercial space, mixed use space.

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Acknowledgment

Above all, I want to express my gratitude to the Almighty for providing me with the chance,

perseverance, and strength to overcome so many obstacles and complete my thesis project. I'm

grateful to the Almighty, who made it possible for me to finish everything. And I am thankful to

my parents for believing in me and supporting me no matter what.

I have my deepest gratitude towards my course instructor, Professor Iftekhar Ahmed, and Naim

A. Kibria, who helped me through the whole thesis process and constantly encouraged me to put

out my best effort no matter what.

I am really grateful to Mumtahena Ali Rasty for her unwavering support and inspiration

whenever I needed it.

Last but not least, I want to express my gratitude to Arif Raihan, Sarah Nafisa Hussain, Fayez
Ahmed, Sunny, Piu, Mim, Nahiyan, Shoily, and Elma for your assistance and for making my
journey better.

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 Table of Content

Sl. Content Page No

No

1 Declaration ii

2 Approval iii

3 Abstract iv

4 Acknowledgment v

5 Table of Content vi

6 Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4

1.1 Background of the project 1

1.2 Project Brief 2

1.3 Project Rationale 2

1.4 Aim & Objectives of the Project 3

1.5 Programs 4

7 Chapter 2: Literature Review 5-12

2.1 Overview of Dhaka City 5

2.2 Development 5

2.3 Mixed-use development 6

2.3.1 Brief History 7

2.4 Bazaar 8

2.5 History of Bazaar 8

2.6 Growth of Retail Area in Dhaka City 10

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8 Chapter 3: Context Study 13-24

3.1 Location of the Site 13

3.2 Land use 14

3.3 Figure Ground 15

3.4 Accessibility and Connectivity 17

3.5 Climate analysis 18

3.6 Site and Surrounding Images 20

3.7 Existing situation of Shanti Nagar Bazar 22

9 Chapter 4: Case Study 25-39

4.1 Case Study 1: Rotterdam Market Hall (Markhal) 25

4.2 Case Study 2: Mohammadpur Krishi Market 31

4.3 Case Study 3: Kohinoor Square 35

10 Chapter 5: Program Appraisal 40-43

11 Chapter 6: Design Consideration 44-45

6.1 Pedestrian Dominant Access and Circulation 44

6.2 Inclusive Design 44

6.3 Flexibility 45

6.4 Environment-conscious Bazaar 45

12 Chapter 7: Design Suggestion 46-55

13 Reference 56

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Chapter 01

Introduction

1.1 Background of the project

The oldest and busiest area in Dhaka, Shantinagar, is part of Paltan thana and is run by Dhaka

South City Corporation. It used to be a residential region, but as the city expands, new projects

including shops, markets, hardware stores, bazaars, malls, offices, schools, and colleges as well

as flyovers happen. Although there are many things, a decent shopping center is still necessary

so that all different types of people may go shopping on a daily basis. Business operations

depend heavily on commercial buildings, both for those who own them and for those who rent

them. Retailers, restaurants, offices, manufacturing facilities, and other sorts of enterprises might

all be housed in a commercial structure. Residential regions are in addition to business facilities.

The housing or residential regions are spreading as time goes by. Despite the rising cost of

the property, there are still numerous reasonable residential structures with essential amenities

nearby. The demand for housing will reach its pinnacle because of how quickly the population is

expanding. Shantinagar Bazaar stand is a small piece of land which is fulfilling neighborhoods

need for a long time but it lacks hygin, open space, MGC and other standard measurement for a

space that’s why it need to rethink and redesign so that it can be vibrant all the time.

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1.2 Project brief

Shantinagar Bazaar is a mixed-development project. As Shantinagar was a residential area but

gradually it became a mixed-use area. Commercial, institutional, and more residential buildings

to accommodate the overloaded population of the city. This paper explores the academic

architectural design process I went through to create a mixed-use development in Shantinagar,

focusing on how to turn the project into an interactive, iconic landmark that is also energy-

efficient.

Project Name: Rethinking Shantinagar Bazaar

Project Type: Commercial and Residential Project

Client: Aminbag Co-operative Market Society Ltd.

Location: Plot # 163, 1/1, 61/1, 61/2, Shantinagar, Polton, Dhaka-1217.

Total Site Area: 74,160 sqft (1.7 Acers)

Total Built Area: 2,71,000 sqft

1.3 Project Rationale

Shantinagar bazar is one of the oldest bazar but as day goes by the bazar is becoming more

unhygienic and harder to navigate since the surface is uneven, and when it rains, water blocking

becomes an issue. In addition, zoning wise this bazar is mixed in except for the fish and meat

bazars. In certain cases, it might be challenging to locate the product. Vendors are obstructing

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both the highways and pedestrians. A very vital feature of market design has become the ease of

circulation, parking and maneuvering of vehicles (White, 1999). And the bazar doesn’t have any

dedicated parking lot. Adopting one way circulation, central zoning of markets and ring road

system is better for wholesale kitchen markets according to Food and Agriculture Organizations

(FAO). Avoiding intersections is preferable. A sufficient number of parking spaces with

appropriate designated unloading and loading bays should be available. Since just the ground

level of a sizable portion of the property was used for market activities, different uses of the site

could be implemented. Both a social hub and a green space are absent on the site. The system

ought to be improved in this area. Additionally, there must to be room for auctions.

1.4 Aim & objectives of the Project

Aim:

The project aims to create an iconic architectural landmark at the national level to look up to and

explore the possibility and scopes of a high-rise mixed-use building

Objective:

• To identify the importance of the recommended neighborhood facilities.

• • To create various areas that, for optimal efficiency, fit both the demands of the users

and the technical specifications of the programs.

• To explore the possibility of a high-rise mixed-use building

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1.5 Programs

- Kacha Bazar

- Super shops

- Convention hall

Office Space

- Floor for office

- Restaurant

- Café

- Indoor Sports

-Gym

- Day Care

- Library

- Security & Control Room

- HVAC Room

- Generator Room

- Sub-Station (Power Room)

- Parking

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Chapter 2

Literature Review

2.1 Overview of Dhaka City:

Massive changes have been made to the social, economic, political, morphological, and

psychological aspects of the city of Dhaka. Three facts are all that are necessary to convey an

idea: in 1947, the capital of Provincial East Pakistan had 336,000 residents; in 1971, 1 million

people called it their home; and in 2001, more over 10 million people called it their home. Dhaka

has officially joined the global family of megacities. Savar, Narayanganj, Gazipur, Kadamrasul,

and Tongi are the five contiguous municipal areas that make up Dhaka, the fifth-largest megacity

(BBS, 1991). Dhaka Mega City has a total area of 1,353 km2, of which DCC takes up 276 km2

(BBS, 2001). The population of the megacity of Dhaka, which includes DCC, is currently above

12.3 million, according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The population of

Dhaka mega metropolis and DCC, respectively, is roughly 9.9 million and 5.3 million, according

to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS, 2001). More than twice (19,286 per km2) as many

people live in DCC per square kilometer than the average for megacities, which is 7,918.

2.2 Development:

The process of establishing conditions that offer opportunities for improving everyone's level of

living within a community. Development typically aims to improve people's living conditions,

including those related to food, housing, education, employment, sanitation, environmental

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protection, and health services. This is done by enhancing or introducing social, political, and

economic institutions that uphold human dignity and respect. Additionally, it aims to establish

conditions that can promote the development of one's own sense of worth.

2.3 Mixed-use development:

Development that integrates two or more land uses, either vertically or horizontally, within a

single building, or numerous structures with different purposes on a different development site.

ULI Definition of Mixed Use:

● At least three substantial revenue-generating uses

● Significant integration of project components' physical and functional aspects

● Development that follows a logical strategy.

Depending on the zone and location, the uses may be combined horizontally or vertically;

nevertheless, a typical mixed-use complex frequently consists of ground-floor retail with either

housing or office space above. Some mixed-use developments go beyond the confines of a single

structure and may encompass entire communities where several uses are coexisting in close

proximity. Housing-focused mixed-use developments are viewed by many planners as being

crucial to the revitalization of urban and industrial regions. Mixed-use is often associated with

terms like “Smart Growth,” “New Urbanism,” “Transit-Oriented Development” and “Traditional

neighborhood development.” Mixed-use, however, is only one potential element present in these

development plans that may assist in achieving goals like boosting density, lowering the number

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of automobiles, generating localized jobs, gentrifying urban districts, and offering vivacious

living spaces.

2.3.1Brief History

In the US, a mix of uses used to be commonplace before the adoption of contemporary zoning

and land-use policies. Until the invention of the vehicle, which drastically altered development

trends and patterns, mixtures of commercial and residential usage thrived. Human settlements

have often grown in mixed-use patterns. However, as a result of industrialization and the

development of the skyscraper, zoning laws were established by the government to distinguish

between distinct uses, such as industry, and residential zones. Separate-use zoning peaked in the

United States during World War II, but since the 1990s, mixed-use zoning has had a resurgence

as people become more aware of its benefits.

1960’s and 1970’s

Mixed-use development has once again become a strategy for urban rejuvenation, frequently as a

result of significant public-private collaborations.

Late 1970’s and 1980’s

In comparison to their predecessors, mixed-use complexes started to be developed on smaller

scales. They were more incorporated into urban environments and frequently connected to older

buildings or neighborhoods.

1990’s and 2000’s

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The expressions of sustainable design, walkable urbanism, and "smart growth" programs are

mixed-use projects. Residential has become the dominant usage.

Urban planners and other experts started to realize during the latter half of the 20th century how

beneficial mixed-use development was and how it need to be pushed once more. Less emphasis

was placed on separating homes from hazardous industry as American cities became less

industrialized. Nowadays, a variety of uses is widely regarded as essential and necessary for a

healthy urban environment by both experts and residents. The concept of mixed-use

developments is not new. These photos from the Plaza area before the turn of the century show

how, prior to the establishment of zoning, living above shops was common in town centers.

2.4 Bazaar

Bazaars are open-air markets with several little stalls or businesses, particularly in the Middle

East, India, and Northeast Africa. The term "bazaar" is derived from Persian and refers to the

main public market area of a town.The "network of merchants, bankers, and craftspeople" that

operate in that region are also referred to by the term "bazaar" on occasion. Markets in Northern

Africa and the Middle East are referred to as souks in Arabic.

2.5 History of Bazaar

Bazaars or souks have been documented since about 3,000 BCE. Bazaars are thought to have

originated outside the city walls, where they were frequently linked to meeting the demands of

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caravanserai, despite the fact that the absence of archaeological evidence has hindered in-depth

examinations of their evolution. These bazaars developed along roads that spanned from one city

gate to another gate on the other side of the city as towns and cities flourished in population.

Walkways with covers replaced souks. These bazaars eventually connected to form a network of

trading hubs where goods and information could be traded. Large bazaars and stock exchanges

grew in popularity throughout the Muslim world, which facilitated the establishment of new

capital cities and eventually empires. Along trade routes and bazaars, new and prosperous cities

like Isfahan, Vijaynagara, Surat, Cairo, Agra, and Timbuktu were built.

Dhaka was chosen as the provincial capital of East Pakistan following the British Colony's

independence in 1947. Following the partition, there was an increase in the population of 103%

due to the influx of migrants from India. From 6 square miles in 1947 to 25 square miles in 1962,

Dhaka's size expanded. As a result, the city's rapid expansion started in 1947 as its population

rose. The expansion of New Market, on the other hand, enhanced the growing commercial

significance in and around the Azimpur area. The rise of private retail business centers in this

region was influenced by New Market's development as well. The earliest of them, Gausia

market, opened its doors in 1965. As a result, this road projected retail trade locations towards

the city's northwestern regions. As it split the Old Elephant Road in half in the center, it was

given the name New Elephant Road. Additionally, due to its proximity to New Market, the

western portion had a quick and unplanned expansion of businesses. However, the ancient

business district, which only served the old part of the city, was still made up of the Chawk,

Patuatoli, and Sadar Ghat.

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Following the liberation struggle, Dhaka became the capital of a new country, Bangladesh, in

1971. As a result, the city rose to prominence as the biggest and most important center for all

national activities, including commerce and business. The "City of Mosques" and "City of

Gardens" were previous names for Dhaka. The outcome is, Dhaka has rapidly urbanized since

independence, growing in response to socioeconomic demand, as indicated in the parts that

follow.

Fig: Singapore Night Market, Source:https://au.hotels.com/go/singapore/best-singapore-night-

markets

2.6 Growth of Retail Area in Dhaka City

Dhaka has rapidly urbanized as a result of its organic growth throughout the years in response to

the population's socioeconomic needs. The economics of urban land pricing are influenced by

the high value land use of retail, which in turn affects the specialization of other land uses. It also
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affects patterns of urban activity and space utilization and serves as a primary attractor land use.

Finally, for rural migrants moving to cities, retailing typically offers the initial job opportunity,

especially in developing nations.

Retail trade is observed to be growing toward the northern portion of the city as a result of

changes in the socioeconomic position of the population and an increase in residential areas for

the high and upper middle classes. Despite the 1980s' concentration of the largest commercial

structures in the Motijheel region, CBD's activity gradually subsided (Ahsan, 1991). As Gulistan

became the center for political functions, the shopping areas were dispersed from Gulistan to a

number of shopping streets as a result of this shifting land use pattern. New business hubs began

to appear in the north in the New Market area, Elephant Road, Mag Bazaar, Mouchak, Farmgate,

and Gulshan and Uttara due to their closeness to the planned residential zones. Migration from

rural to urban areas was a major factor in the demand's explosive growth. As more and more

people began to migrate, the number of residential areas also began to grow, which boosted

trade. Thus, private initiatives were launched to satisfy public needs. Lack of unexpected growth

resulted in the disorganized construction of shopping centers throughout the city. The other well-

liked approach is grouping enclosed shopping centers together at nodal areas to take advantage

of their convenient placement. Dhaka City Corporation estimates that in 1983, the city's total

commercial area was around 1500 acres. By 1995, this had almost quadrupled in size (Hossain,

1995).

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Chapter 3

Context Study

3.1 Location of the Site

The site is located in Shantinagar Kacha Bazar which is just in front of Bir Uttam Samsul Alam

road. In front of the site there is Moghbazar Mouchak Flyover. It is basically a mixed use area.

The front façade of the road is commercial building. Nearby there are Baily road, Moghbazar,

Kakrail, Rajarbagh, Segun Bagicha etc.

Figure: Site Location, Source: Author

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3.2 Land use

Figure: Land Use Map, Source: Author

These map shows that the site is surrounded by mixed use buildings. The first row from the road

is commercial building. It is a mixed-use development site where around the site there is less

vegetation and more buildings.

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3.3 Figure Ground and Vegitation Map

Figure: Figure Ground Map, Source: Author

The site has no open space or breathing space due to human increase. Therefore, it requires a

place where people can occasionally go and breathe. It is preferable to extend vertically rather

than horizontally. Having vegetation is crucial. The number of trees likewise decreases with

time. Therefore, the property needs more green and water-absorbing space.

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Figure: Vegetation Map, Source: Author

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3.4 Accessibility and Connectivity

Figure: Accessibility, Source: Author

Bir Uttam Samsul Alam Rd, Shantinagar Rd, Baily Rd, Circuit House Rd, VIP Rd, Shantinagar

Bazar Rd, and other roads surround the property. Everyone has easy access to everything since it

is all linked together. The Moghbazar Mouchak flyover is located in front of the site.

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3.5 Climate Analysis

Figure: Climate Analysis, Source: Author, Wikipedia

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Figure: Inside the Bazaar, Source: Author

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3.6 Site and Surrounding Images

Figure: Image of site surroundings, Source: Author

There are numerous office buildings, as well as a hospital, shopping center, mosque, and other

structures. The commercial belt is the first layer of the road. Although mixed-use business or

residential structures make up the majority of the buildings.

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Figure: Images of the Site, Source: Author
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3.7 Existing situation of Shantinagar Bazaar

Figure: Existing condition of Shantinagar Bazar, Source: Author.

There are several types of shops in Shantinagar Bazaar. Such as- vegetable, fruits, fish, meat,

mobile phone, kitchen gadget, tea stall, garments shop etc. There are some informal shops at

edge of the site and infront of the site blocking the footpath and road.

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Figure: Existing condition of Shantinagar Bazar, Source: Author.

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Chapter 4

Case Study
For case study three projects have been selected. They are-Rotterdam Market Hall,

Mohammadpur Krishi Market and Kohinoor Square.

4.1 Case study 1: Rotterdam Market Hall (Markthal)

Figure: Rotterdam Market Hall, Source: https://archello.com/project/markthal-rotterdam

Architect – MVRDV

Location – Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Built Area – 95,000 m2

Markthal is the largest weekly open-air fresh food and hardware market in Rotterdam, located

next to Binnenrotte Square. On the bottom floor, behind an arch of flats, there is a sizable market

floor. Markthal creates a one-of-a-kind spectacle with its form, vibrant interior, and height. 120

meters long, 70 meters broad, and 40 meters tall make up the arch's present volume.

There is an underground grocery with refrigeration, storage, and preparation spaces, as well as

three stories of parking. Six goods lifts are available to convey products to the food and flower

market on the bottom floor, while the first floor now has 15 food stores and eight restaurants.

Ten levels of flats are located over all of this.

User behavior and requirements:

With triple glass and two layers of wall paneling, the public market's noise and annoyance are

effectively blocked from residences, per user request.

Utility and space enhancement

The whole supply for the hall, the stores, and the eateries is buried. An expedition court is

located on the first basement floor, from which freight elevators may be used to access the

market hall for van deliveries. In this manner, residents are not impeded by distribution

activities, which frequently take place in the early morning.

Environment and micro-climate

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The glass façade of the hall really provides natural ventilation by allowing fresh air

to enter, climb toward the ceiling, and escape through roof ventilation ducts. The

building has to be as open as possible to attract people, yet it also needed to be

closed off due to the rainfall.

Form and Function

A market hall, parking, and houses are all combined in the Markthal. The market hall is located

in the middle of a two-mass of dwellings that leans upward in the shape of an arch. The covered

patio doubles as a restaurant area after hours and a market during the day. As a result, the market

has no back and is an accessible, highly visible edifice. The arch's present dimensions are 120

meters long, 70 meters broad, and 40 meters high.

Vertical and Horizontal Circulation

The first level, ground floor, and basement are accessible to the general public. The market has

two main points of entry and departure on the ground level, compared to the inhabitants' six

different entry and exit locations.

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Figure: Circulation

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Structural Details:

Figure: Structural details

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A cable net façade with minimum structural components was chosen to keep the closure as

transparent as feasible. Its basic structural layout is similar to that of a tennis racket, with the

steel wires acting as the strings on which the glass is placed.

Figure: Plans and Section of Rotterdam Market Hall,

Source: https://www.theplan.it/eng/architecture/en-markhal-rotterdam-1

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4.2 Case study 02: Mohammadpur Krishi Market

Figure: Arial View of Mohammadpur Krishi Market

The Directorate of Agricultural Marketing of Bangladesh built the Mohammadpur Krishi

Market, a market for agricultural products, in 1978 on a 5-acre site in Mohammadpur, Dhaka.

The directorate's central office and district office are located in the south section of the main

structure. The market is bordered on the south by the Shiah Mosque and on the west by the

Shekhertek residential neighborhood and the Shyamoli link road. The river ghat (boat landing

point) on the market's west side was a benefit of its former position. But now that the ghat and

the nearby riverbed had been covered by new buildings and housing complexes, the market had

lost its edge.

In the 1950s, Mohammadpur was intended to be a residential neighborhood. Before the Beribadh

[embankment] was built, this region had access to a canal from the west. New housing

developments including PC Culture Housing, Adabor, Nobodoy Housing, Japan Garden City,
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and many more continued to expand this residential region. One of the most active areas in

Mohammadpur is Krishi Market, which was built on land owned by the Directorate of

Agriculture Ministry for Agricultural Marketing of Bangladesh. The whole Mohammadpur and

Adabor Thana region uses this market as a center for the storage of rice and lentils.

Currently, Dhaka North City Corporation is in charge of running the market. Two main sections

make up the entire region. Between a few residential plots, there is a single large Aarot (entry

top) on one side and a large Kacha Bazar and grocery store on the other. The Aarot is located in

the front and spans a considerable area [more than 5 acres], with approximately 150 stores. More
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than 1400 employees and day laborers are employed by the storage. The government created

Krishi Market Kacha Bazar in 1982 on roughly 2 acres of ground. At first, there were 400

businesses in the market selling affordable clothing, food, jewelry, plastic goods, stationery,

home goods, veggies, fish, and meat.

The market was built in accordance with contemporary urban planning norms. It boasts spacious

hallways, excellent lighting, and ventilation. Every day, hundreds of pickup trucks, rickshaw

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vans, and trucks transport items to the market. It currently has 150 stores. 400 people work in the

shops, 200 people work as day laborers, 200 people pull rickshaws, and 200 women and children

winnow grains and pulses.

Figure: Chaos Map, Source: https://contextbd.com/remodeling-krishi-market-forming-

community-square-mohammadpur-aiub/

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4.3 Case Study 03: KOHINOOR SQUARE

Location: Mumbai, India

Type: Mixed use building

Architect: SSA Architects

Height: 203 m Main building 142 m Residence building

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Floor: 52 stories, 32 stories Count

Located in Shivaji Park, Mumbai, India, Kohinoor Square is a 52-story, 203-meter (666-foot),

semi-twin skyscraper with mixed uses that was once owned by Kohinoor Mills. It is located

where LJ Road and Gokhale Road intersect. A primary tower and a residential skyscraper with

mixed uses make up the Kohinoor Square complex. The Kohinoor Group is building homes,

hotels, apartments, and upscale shopping malls under the Kohinoor CTNL Infrastructure

Corporation. As of 2013, the building is one of South Asia's and India's tallest mixed-use

skyscrapers.

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The building's design is environmentally friendly and makes use of technology like floor-to-ceiling

insulated windows to retain heat and maximize natural light as well as an automatic daylight dimming

system. Kohinoor Square is the first high-rise neighborhood in Mumbai. Given that it was one of the first

skyscrapers in India to get a gold (lead) accreditation from the Green Building Council for environmental

sustainability and that it makes use of cutting-edge building techniques, it serves as a prime example from

which others might learn and be inspired.

A high-end shopping center occupies the first five levels of the main building, while a five-star

hotel and office space are located on the remaining 47 stories of the structure. On the fifth story

of the main structure, there is a five-star hotel. From the sixth through the fourteenth floors, there
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is separate office space with individual restrooms and shared restrooms available on each floor.

Office spaces and refuge areas are 24 meters tall and encircle the central core. Both structures'

parking garage is located on the first 13 levels of the residential building, while the remaining 19

storeys are homes. Personalized entry controls and super-efficient driveways offer parking for

around 2000 automobiles. core center (Office tower) Three lobbies and six lifts make up the

central core (office tower), which serves levels 25 to 39. When a lift lobby is not available, the

spaces between the elevators are utilized as restrooms, with dust on either side..

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Chapter 05

Program Appraisal:

The following chapter explores the proposed programs for remodeling Shantinagar Bazaar. The

main components of the programs are authoritative facilities, commercial facilities, restaurants,

recreational space, residential facilities and supporting facilities, all of which have undergone

revisions to improve their efficiency in terms of space utilization in accordance with standards,

case studies, and context studies.

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Commercial Facility:

No Name No. Of No. Of Area Total Total

unit users per unit area
(In sqft) (In sqft)
1 Kacha Bazaar 300 - 46-110 30000 70,000

2 Super Shop - - - 40000

3 Multipurpose Hall - - - 8000 8,000

4 Restaurant

Reception + Cash 1 20 10 150 4,550

Counter
Seating Area - 100 30 3000

Kitchen 1 40% 1400

5 Library

Reception 1 15 20 200 5,300

Stacking and Seating 1 - - 3500

Area
Group Study Room 1 - - 600

E-library 1 - - 600

Storage 1 - - 400

6 GYM

Lobby 1 20 10 200

Dressing Room 2 40 10 400

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No Name No. Of No. Of Area per Total Total
unit users unit area
(In sqft) (In sqft)
Locker Room 1 - - 500 4,500

Exercise Room 1 - - 3000

Storage 1 - - 400

7 Office Type- A

Reception Lobby 1 - 200 200 5,680x3=

17,040
Waiting Area 1 20 10 200

Admin Room 1 4 150 600

Manager Room 2 1 250 250

Assistant 1 1 180 180

Manager Room
Meeting Room 1 20 15 300

Coffee Corner 1 20 15 300

Storage 1 - - 400

Workstation 1 30 100 3000

8 Office Type- B

Reception Lobby 1 - 150 150

Waiting Area 1 10 20 200

Chief Manager 1 1 250 250

Room

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No Name No. Of No. Of Area per Total Total
unit users unit area
(In sqft) (In sqft)
General Manager 1 1 150 150 3,550x3=
Room 10,650
Assistant 1 1 150 150
Manager Room
Workstation 1 20 100 2000

Meeting Room 1 10 20 200

Storage 1 300

Office Dining + 1 10 15 150

Coffee Corner
9 Services - - - 20000 20,000

10 Parking - - - 30000 30,000

Gross Total 1,70,040

30% Circulation 51,000

Net Total 2,21,040

Residential: 50,000 Sqft

Site Area: 1.8 Acre (74,100 sqft)

Total Built Area: 2,71,040 Sqft
MGC: 35,000 sqft

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Chapter 06:

Design Consideration

The design consideration will serve as guidance to construct the market by taking into account

the findings of the investigations provided in earlier chapters and the demands of market users.

6.1 Pedestrian Dominant Access and Circulation

The property is bordered by densely populated, mixed-use business and residential

neighborhoods, all of which are 500 meters away from the site. The property has a well-designed

pedestrian pathway connecting it to these nearby places, which has the potential to encourage

more people to visit the site. As a result, promoting and improving foot traffic at the location will

improve the market's usability and effectiveness. Additionally, this will ease the impact on traffic

congestion.

6.2 Inclusive Design

People from all socioeconomic backgrounds must have access to it. A barrier-free inclusive

design that offers universal accessibility as well as positive settings appropriate for all ages and

types of people will ensure the participation of the various user and customer groups.

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6.3 Flexibility

Flexibility is an issue because there is limited room to move about and the location is highly

crowded. Ally will be 2 meters wide to make it easier for people to walk about.

6.4 Environment-conscious Bazaar

Optimal use of sunlight will assist in lowering the bazaar's maintenance costs, making the space

more sustainable and economically viable. Natural ventilation is necessary to maintain a healthy

atmosphere for the well regulation of the market that serves both katcha and pacca bazaar. The

site's microclimate will be conducive to hosting public events thanks to the use of landscaping in

outdoor area design.

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Chapter 07

Design Suggestions

Figure: Ground Floor Plan, Source: Author

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Figure: Other Floor Plan, Source: Author

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Figure: Other Floor Plan, Source: Author

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Figure: Other Floor Plan, Source: Author

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Figure: West Elevation, Source: Author

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Figure: South Elevation, Source: Author

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Figure: Section AA’, Source: Author

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Figure: Section BB’, Source: Author

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