ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS OF BANGLADESH

By: Bproperty || Date: 30 Nov 22

There is no doubt regarding how great architecture can profoundly impact our day-to-day experiences. It also plays a pivotal role in the development of a country. It creates balance, uplifts quality of life, and boosts the economy forward. But what makes a piece of architecture great and wonderful? – Other than exhibiting durability, utility, and beauty, wonderful architecture should always reflect the cultural aspect of how it came into existence and transmit a rich set of values with it. When architecture embraces all these into its making, only then does it become truly wonderful. If we take these philosophies into account, in Bangladesh we have some architectural marvel as well. From the eye-pleasing modern design of the National Parliament Building to the timeless allure of 15th-century establishments, you can easily get lost in the splendor of their architectural beauty and engineering. That said, here are four architectural wonders of Bangladesh.

Designed by one of the most acclaimed architects in the world Louis I. Kahn, the National Parliament Building stands tall as one of the most elegant architectural wonders of Bangladesh. The design philosophy behind this marvelous piece of creation was to represent the heritage and culture of Bangladesh which it has portrayed gracefully by incorporating aesthetics that are exclusive to the country. One of which is the inclusion of artificial lakes around the structure depicting the riverine beauty of Bengal. The exterior of the structure, however, is heavily influenced by regular geometric shapes which you can see all over the walls of the buildings.

And you will be amazed to see how the exterior features of the structure influence the visuals of the interior. The large openings of regular geometric shapes bend the light into different forms and project it to the interior. The main building located at the center of the complex is divided into three parts: Main plaza, South Plaza, and The Presidential Plaza and nine individual blocks with multiple levels and different functionalities are also interlinked with each other by lift, stairs, circular areas, and so on. All of this uniqueness makes it one of the most iconic buildings not only in Dhaka but also in Bangladesh. If you ever want to see something wonderful, you don’t have to go any farther than Sher-e-Bangla Nagar where it is located.