ASIF IBNE AZIR, AFSANA CHOWDHURY, ANTIK BANIK, ISRATH BINTA ALAM RIYA, NAHID NIGER
student
Leading University, Department of Architecture, Sylhet, Architecture, LU
Bangladesh
Architecture
Documentation of the site (Pitaitikor, Fenchuganj, Sylhet, Bangladesh), Problem identification and Sustainable solution. STRENGTH: -Nearby educational… more
Muzamil Mutalib
advisor
City University Malaysia
Malaysia
Lecturer specializing in Interior Design and Architecture, with a strong passion for blending… more
This project is a heartfelt and contextually grounded response to the pressing socio-economic challenges faced by Bangladesh’s fishing communities. Set along the riverbanks where generations of Kaivarta families have lived and worked, the proposal blends empathy, culture and pragmatism into a thoughtful housing solution. The model beautifully captures the organic rhythm of a riverine settlement, reflecting a deep understanding of both site and people.
What makes this design truly powerful is its commitment to preserving community identity while offering architectural stability. The layout maintains a strong sense of collective life with clustered units, shared open spaces and access to traditional livelihood infrastructure like drying areas and boat docks. It respects the fishermen's way of life while upgrading their conditions with permanent, low-cost structures that resist flooding and erosion.
Technically, the plan shows careful land utilization, adaptive infrastructure and accessible circulation. It strikes a fine balance between affordability, resilience and cultural continuity ensuring that architecture serves not just as shelter, but as a vessel for survival and pride.
This is a model of how design can honor tradition, support livelihoods, and uplift communities without erasing their roots.