Showing posts with label Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban (Parliament House). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban (Parliament House). Show all posts

Friday, February 22, 2013

Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban (Parliament House)

The main building is at the center of the complex. The outer parts of the complex include the MP hostel. An intricately designed lake surrounds the main building.Architecture and design
Louis Kahn designed the entire Jatiyo Sangsad complex, which includes lawns, lake and residences for the Members of the Parliament (MPs).

Location and basic layout

The enclave, situated in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, is bounded by four major streets:
1. Lake Road to the North;
2. Rokeya Sarani to the East;
3. Manik Mia Avenue to the South; and
4. Mirpur Road to the West.

The main building (the Bhaban) is divided into three parts:
1. The Main Plaza: 823,000 square feet (76,000 m²)
2. South Plaza: 223,000 square feet (21,000 m²)
3. Presidential Plaza: 65,000 square feet (6,000 m²)