HOSSAIN BARI

RESIDENTIAL PROJECT 

CHOUDDOGRAM, CUMILLAH.

 

Hossain Bari is a single-family residence located in Choddogram, Cumillah, Bangladesh. Designed for a family seeking comfort within a modest budget, the project embraces simplicity, honesty in materials, and a deep connection with its natural surroundings.

The major design challenge was to create a cost-effective structure without compromising spatial quality. Instead of using a conventional concrete framework, the building relies entirely on 10-inch load-bearing brick walls. These structural walls not only ensure stability but also bring warmth and texture to the spaces, revealing the true character of brick as both structure and surface.

The two-storied residence follows a climatic and contextual logic. The southern façade is opened up to welcome abundant daylight and cross ventilation, while the northern side remains more enclosed for privacy and protection from heat. Common areas such as the family living, dining, and terraces are placed on the south, connecting seamlessly with open-to-sky spaces that enhance light and ventilation. The first-floor terrace, partly shaded, serves as an intimate gathering space under the open sky.

On the east, a grand yet simple entry opens into a private lawn and garden, while the west side gently steps down to a pond through a small staircase. This pond-side edge creates a peaceful visual and physical connection with water — an essential part of rural living. The surrounding landscape grows organically with local flora and fauna, blending the architecture into its ecosystem.

Every bedroom is carefully designed to ensure privacy while inviting natural light and air. With its honest materials, thoughtful orientation, and grounded simplicity, Hossain Bari stands as an example of a humble rural home — a place to live in harmony with nature, embracing calm, comfort, and peace for a lifetime.

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Building Type: Single unit residence
Construction Period:  2021-2022
Construction Budget: 50,00,000 bdt
Total site Area: 5000 sft 
Total Build Area: 2200 sft

Foundation Type: Load bearing wall structure 
Number of floors: 2
Total Bedrooms: 4 
Project completion year: 2022