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Happy Heights

হ্যাপী হাইটস

Happy Heights is a nine storied multi-family residence at Basundhara residential area of Dhaka. Approaching from the main road bundled blocks of veranda ascends upwards and terminates at different altitudes creating a Lego Block like manifestation. South and eastern part has been pushed back to create setback for advantages of winter solar penetration and summer wind circulation. This facilitates reduced mechanical loads, scope for green vegetation as well as visual aperture towards street from every dwelling unit. Ground floor is for building entry and parking facilities, while typical floors have double apartment and top floor fitted with community and terraced garden.

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Status: Built
Year: 2013
Area: 28,000 sft
Team Leader: Oli Mahmud
Design Team: Abdullah Al Mamun, Kaniz Sayma, Abu Hanif Siddique
Engineering team: Stucture – Anwarul Islam
Client: Rox Asset ltd.