Principal Architect: Enamul Karim Nirjhar (Architecture, Interior,Landscape Design)

CLIENT: Md. Jahangir Alam

               Md. Alamgir Kabir  

SITE AREA: 403.16 sqm

TOTAL BUILT AREA: 1048.3 sqm

COST OF THE PROJECT: 9 Crore

CONSTRUCTION TIME: 1.5 years [From Feb,2013- Aug,2014]

The house has a communication system of its own unlike any other. With the intention to visually connect different parts of the house and its residents, varying sizes of circular punches have been made into the inner facades keeping a decent level of privacy at the same time. The perforated ceiling lets in circular punches of light inside the house adding up to its drama. This interplay of light and shadow rhymes with the theme, ‘JOY OF LIFE’

JEEBON ANONDO is a family of seven, on a plot of 6 kathas beside Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, and has a maximum height allowance of 12m. The parents of the family wanted all their children on the same floor which meant five bedrooms on a single level. Mr. Solaiman, the eldest son of the family, was our top priority because of his physically challenged-friendly expectations.

The structure is a rectangular box that acts as a shell to protect from the noise of the overhead aircraft passage and is metaphoric to the guardians of the house, protecting their children from all harm. The five children are considered the pillars of the house. The doors, passages, windows, and stairs have been designed keeping in mind the special need of Mr. Solaiman so that his movement around the house is not restricted.

There are 4 levels: the basement dedicated to family entertainment and gym, level 01 for drop-off, and the welcome area with parking. Level 02 contains the dining and living spaces. Level 03 belongs to all family bedrooms. Level 04 is the roof level.

JEEBON-ANONDO is a residence that portrays the unity and bond of togetherness amongst the family members in a complete celebration of life.