Duplex & Residential-3

1. Project Overview & Architectural Vision

Designed by Shatotto Architecture for Green Living, the Chowdhury Villa reimagines traditional rural Bangladeshi courtyard housing in a modern duplex framework. The architecture embraces passive cooling principles, utilizing natural cross-ventilation, shaded overhangs, and water features to keep living spaces cool during hot and humid months.

2. Spatial Layout & Functional Division

• Ground Floor (Public & Social Zone): Features a welcoming entrance verandah, formal drawing room, family dining area opening onto an internal water courtyard, a modern kitchen, guest room with en-suite bath, and service utilities.

• First Floor (Private Sanctuary): House the master bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe, two family bedrooms, a cozy mini lounge, and a family study room overlooking the central courtyard void.

• Outdoor & Landscape Integration: Includes landscaped garden pathways, rainwater collection features, and deep shaded balconies suited for tropical monsoon rains.

3. Materiality & Technical Specifications

• Facade & Envelope: Exposed structural red brickwork combined with fair-face concrete finishes for minimal long-term maintenance.

• Glazing & Lighting: Double-glazed glass paneling and central skylights for maximal daylight harvesting without solar heat gain.

• Interiors: Terrazzo and natural stone flooring, custom timber louvers, and energy-efficient hidden LED strip illumination.