PRESENTATION ONNATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUILDING OF BANGLADESH Group Member: A.K Khan (Sipon) Sawgat Hossain Imran Ahmed National Assembly Building of Bangladesh One of the largest legislative complexes in the world Houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh .Historical Information Construction of the Jatiya Shangshad Bhaban began in 1961 by the Government of Pakistan as a permanent building for the federal administration of both West and East Pakistan. he brought his teacher Louis Kahn into the project to do a signifant work for future generation. . Mazharul Islam was given to design Jatiya Shangshad Bhaban by the government. Kahn First.Designer Designed by Louis I. But. Total area: 200 acres (800.290. 129 crore or 1.Beginning of construction: 1961 2.Construction Detail 1.Material used: concrete blocks 5.Cost of construction and design: Tk.000 m²) .Completed on: 28 January 1982 3.000.000) 4.29 billion (=1. 10. Kahn But after the death of Kahn it was observed by the David Wisdom & Henry Wilcots Associates.Construction Detail 6. Designer & Planner: Louis I. Structural Engineer: Keast & Hood and Harry Palmbaum 8. Dhaka. Contractors: Engineers LTD. Bangladesh. Mechanical Engineer: D’Ambly 9. 7. Labor: 100% Domestic where 20% skilled and 80% unskilled . Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban as a Structure The Main Building Consists of 9 individual blocks 8 peripheral blocks (height=110 ft) 4 offices 1 prayer hall 1 Minister’s lounge 1 Dinning & Recreation 1 Ablution court and a central octagonal block (height=155 ft) used as the Assembly chamber having only one column . Front View Section . Some Interior View . 000 square feet (6.000 m²) The Main Plaza: 823.000 square feet (76.000 m²) South Plaza: 223. The main building (the Bhaban) is divided into three parts: Presidential Plaza: 65.000 square feet (21.000 m²) . .The Main Plaza Average height 117 ft Consists of the Parliament Chamber. two platform and two galleries for VIP visitors with a parabolic shell proof. a large car parking space. a telephone exchange. and an open plaza with steps and ramps leading directly to the main building. . equipment stores.South Plaza Faces the Manik Mia Avenue Gradually rises to a 20' height Beautiful exterior Also contains controlling gates. offices of maintenance engineers. a main mechanical plant room. a driveway. Presidential Plaza Lies to the North and faces the Lake Road Functions an intimate plaza for the MPs and other dignitaries Contains marble steps. a gallery and an open pavement . Kahn’s Innovations Kahn's complex may be credited with more than one innovations : The scale of the building The use of as caste concrete The use of exposed brick masonry Frankie pile foundation were not attempted in Bangladesh before . The use of as Caste Concrete the concrete surface bear the imprint of the structure no paint and plaster was used to maintain the purity of the surface . The use of exposed brick masonry disappoint Kahn the quality of the brick(uneven in color . developed cracks . manufacturing defects) but introduction of dry press moulding and furnace oil firing improve the brick quality considerably not familiar with exposed brick masonry but the local hard-working and willing learner s grasp it quickly as a result the flattering and the pointing were more exacting standard demanding from them . Frankie pile foundation Foundation: Frankie Pile foundation was used Constructed by Swiss Boring Company . Frankie pile foundation . Architecturally.Conclusion The most interesting things is. . One of the important considerations in designing the building was protection from the sun and rain. The structure provides a visual impression or a majestic edifice. there is not a single column in the entire building. Hollow columns that are parts of space enclosures have been adapted as structural supports. It avoided the conventional method of placing windows in the exterior and the disadvantages of monumental composition were removed by the provision of core walls with small gaps in between. the complex marks a distinct departure from the rest of the modern buildings in Dhaka. Thank you all for being with us . q u e s t i on .