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Architectural guide Dhaka / Sayed Ahmed.
Fine Arts Library NA1510.8.B32 D433 2023
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ahmed, Sayed, 1988- author.
- Series:
- Architekturführer
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Architecture--Bangladesh--Dhaka.
- Architecture.
- Dhaka (Bangladesh)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Dhaka (Bangladesh).
- Dhaka (Bangladesh)--Description and travel.
- Physical Description:
- 343 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps, plans, portraits ; 25 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Berlin : DOM publishers, [2023]
- Summary:
- Discover the architectural gems of Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, in the first-ever architectural guide to Dhaka. More than 150 buildings and projects have been handpicked by architect and author Sayed Ahmed to illustrate the more-than-1000-year history of this vibrant city. From Louis Kahns world-famous Parliament Building to the modern residential high-rises of its evolving urban culture, Dhaka offers a rich tapestry of architectural heritage stretching far beyond the 200 years of British colonialism. So, get ready to explore the best of Dhakas architectural landscapes, such as Gulshan and Banani, which have developed a modern urban character in the past two decades. QRcodes and detailed maps will help you navigate the concrete jungle of this metropolis with its populaton of 22 million. Lavishly illustrated, this guidebook is a must-read for architecture enthusiasts, travellers, and residents alike.
- Contents:
- Central district : Moghbazar, Shantinagar, Gulistan, Sadarghat, Palton, Motijheel, Khilgaon, Sabujbag
- Old City Core and Cultural Distrtict : Dhanmondi, Kalabagan, Ramna, Pilkhana, Shahbag, Dhaka University, Mohammadpur, Keraniganj, Azimpur, Lalbag, Chawkbazar, Kotwalki, Sutrapur, Kamrangir Char, Newmarket
- Intermediate District : Sherebangla Nagar, Tejgoan, Taltola, Rampura, Mirpur, Gabtoli
- North District : Gulshan, Banani, Vatara, Bashundhara, Mohakhali
- Dhaka's periphery and other places : Gazipur, Uttara, Narayanganj, Beraid, Doleshwar, Nawabganj, Kadamtali, Aminbazar, Savar, and must-see places in Bangladesh.
- Notes:
- Includes indexes.
- Additional material available online.
- ISBN:
- 9783869227481
- 3869227486
- OCLC:
- 1419157718
- Publisher Number:
- 9783869227481
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