Ayna Burir Adar Residence

Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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AYNA BURIR ADAR RESIDENCE

Sharal Architects

ARCHITECTS
Sharal Architects

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Md Mainul Islam, Anindita Laz Banti

STRUCTURAL CONSULTANT
Sanjoy Mohan Sarker

MANUFACTURERS
Rak ceramics, Mirpur Ceramic, TOBO

PROJECT MANAGER
Sagar Ahmed

AREA
3400 ft²

YEAR
2022

LOCATION
Natore, Bangladesh

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

The building is in a modest residential neighborhood in the Natore district of Rajshahi Division located in northern Bangladesh. The 2.7 katha (185 square meters) property has a frontage that offers beautiful views of nature and looks out over Kanaikhali field toward the west. Its northern boundary is shared with Ansar Camp.

Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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This Kanaikhali field was a deep jungle many years ago, where people were afraid to live due to the danger posed by wild animals. An old woman named Ayna built her own shelter and lit her lamp, allowing her to dwell there without fear.

This served as the inspiration for the building's name, “Ayna Burir Adar” (which means, Jungle of the old woman Ayna). The family consists of a couple, their children, and their elderly mother.

Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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The client was clear that they wanted to have unrestricted access to the grounds as they were rebuilding their home to resemble the previous one that had been here before.

It has 6 bedrooms with attached washrooms, balconies, living space, family living, dining space, kitchen, storeroom, study room, and terraces.

Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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There is a cluster of existing bamboo trees situated next to the stairs that follow the three-story building, providing a chance to bring nature inside the structure.

The architects were inspired by the lush surroundings of the site to select a color and texture palette that would draw attention to the building without overpowering the serene environment.

Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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Building components like concrete, exposed brick, wood, glass, and MS bar are used in the construction of the building. An element that both the built environment and nature share, "Brick," was chosen to portray this interacting link.

"Concrete," in its raw state, was then used to consolidate it. A natural sense of being immersed in the comforting earth is created by the color and texture of the building.

Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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In order to create two linear living spaces that are east-west aligned and to allow natural light and ventilation to circulate throughout the interior spaces, the building's basic mass is reduced.

This leaves an open space in the center which acts as a central courtyard. Balconies and circulation pathways within the open space provide direct access to the courtyard, which itself offers a connection to the exterior. The visual connectivity of the entire building is enhanced by this courtyard.

Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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A significant stairway has been added near the existing clustered bamboo tree to connect the building at different levels.

Additionally, stairs and all other features are placed around the courtyard to allow for natural light and ventilation to enter all interior spaces.

The interior layout of the spaces was designed to represent an approach to combining habitat and nature. By eliminating mass from the second level, terrace gardens are formed, along with greater visual linkages and sunlight accessibility.

Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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The temperature inside the bedroom is controlled by 12-inch-thick walls and small windows on the west side.

Large windows also provide cross ventilation for each compartment on the opposing sides. The structure gains a new dimension with the addition of design features like brick-jali, pointing brick walls, spiral stairs, and a pergola.

Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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Ayna Burir Adar Residence
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Through the thoughtful use of color, texture, voids, workmanship, the terrain, and the movement of light and shadow, this project aimed to maintain a connection with the climate, light, and nature in order to enhance visual and tactile interaction with its surroundings.


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West Elevation
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East Elevation
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South Elevation
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North Elevation


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Axonometric Section A-A
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Axonometric Section B-B


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Plan - Ground Floor
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Plan - First Floor
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Plan - Second Floor
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Concept Diagrams