Renowned Dutch studio OMA has unveiled visuals geometric of its first project “Dhaka Tower”, one of the country’s tallest buildings.
Dhaka is about to see a transformative addition to its skyline by studio OMA.
The plan was created by Shanta Holdings, a real estate company based in Dhaka, with help from OMA Partner Iyad Alsaka.
The 150-metre-high skyscraper (490 feet) will be located on the shore of Hatirjheel Lake in a new commercial district at the edge of Tejgaon, reports Parametric Architecture.
The Dhaka Tower has officially broken ground, and will soon represent the nation’s role as one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
OMA Partner Iyad Alsaka commented that the design for Dhaka Tower is inspired by the spirit of Bangladesh’s thriving economy.
“Its shape expresses the aspirations of a dynamic nation, making a bold statement on the city’s skyline.”
The architects at OMA will introduce its Dhaka Tower in Bangladesh after the nation had recently secured its position as the second-largest economy in South Asia — just 50 years after achieving independence.
This surge has led to an era of rapid transformation in the heart of Bangladesh, particularly in its capital, Dhaka.
This newly unveiled tower will stand at the forefront of this urban transformation and will redefine the city’s skyline.
Tejgaon, once an industrial epicentre within the city, now serves as the headquarters for a plethora of both local and multinational corporations, setting the stage for Dhaka Tower’s significance in this evolving landscape.
Designed with abstracted geometries
The OMA-designed Dhaka Tower will stand along the shores of Hatirjheel Lake in Bangladesh. It is designed as a simple volume of extruded, abstracted shapes.
The tower features two triangular floor plates interconnected by a rectangular core with panoramic lifts that open to sweeping vistas of the picturesque lake.
This layout maximizes the infusion of natural daylight and grants uninterrupted views of the surroundings. The building’s orientation, together with strategically employed fritted glass, balances the play of light within.
Rather than adhering to the conventional zoning envelope of a tower atop a podium, Dhaka Tower defies norms with its pyramidal base.
This innovative approach creates grand atriums that merge with beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces.
As visitors step into these triple-height lobbies, they are greeted with a lofty and versatile space suitable for banquet dinners and presentations.
The atmosphere of Dhaka’s waterscape inspires a bespoke pattern adorning both atriums.
Besides, the base houses an expansive exhibition space, reaching a towering height of 40 meters (130 feet).
A restaurant at the top of the building will offer visitors both indoor and outdoor seating while a publicly accessible two-tier observation deck will open out toward panoramic views of the city below.
The whole project will be shown off in Dhaka at the beginning of 2024.
