Fluid Horizons
A Living HIGHRISE in Dhaka’s Skyline

Individual Project 

Course Tutor: (Level 3)
Dr. Zakiul Islam
Dr. S. M. Najmul Imam
Atiqur Rahman

In the heart of Dhaka’s rigid, chaotic skyline, this high-rise emerges as a fluid, graceful presence—a sculpted form that speaks to the fluidity of Bangladesh’s deltaic landscape. Rising from the edge of Hatirjheel, it stands as a commercial landmark, a 60-story structure that evokes the natural flow and harmony of organic forms, defying the harshness of its urban surroundings.

Inspired by the hexagonal patterns found in nature, the building’s structure is composed of interlocking hexagonal modules that meander upwards, like a living organism adapting to its environment. This rhythmic arrangement creates dynamic spaces within, offering a sense of movement and flexibility, as though the tower itself breathes with the life of the city.

At its core, the building houses all essential services, grounding its functional heart. Surrounding this core, the periphery of each floor is dedicated to open, functional spaces that offer panoramic views of the serene Hatirjheel Lake, ensuring a seamless connection between the built and natural environments.

The facade is adorned with parametric hexagonal shading, a responsive, solar-sensitive skin that adapts to the sun’s path, reducing heat gain and optimizing energy use. These movable elements, like the scales of a living creature, react to the environment, offering both aesthetic beauty and environmental efficiency.

With energy-efficient strategies embedded throughout its design, the high-rise embodies a living system—self-regulating, sustainable, and in tune with its context. It is not just a building, but a symbol of urban evolution, a harmonious blend of form, function, and the natural world.