Description

British Council has been operating its learning center at the current location for the last 60 years. It is a spread-out campus in the surrounding green of Dhaka University area which consists of admin, learning center/ library and functional hall. The project was initiated as a refurbishment but the aging of the structural system compelled it to redesign the whole complex which meets the current needs of the organization. The working environment and style are designed to be inspiring, confident and inclusive reflecting and supporting the organization for sustainable business and responsible global citizens. The design intends to employ an effective work environment that is flexible, sustainable and efficient at the same time exemplifies cutting-edge creativity, innovation and design.

With a balance of passive and mechanical approaches along with an aim toward long-term, easily maintained technologies, the conservation of available resources was enabled in most of the design aspects. The innovation here was not a luxury but rather a necessity that enabled creative inputs at all levels of the design and construction process. The internal spaces and functions have been rearranged for better functionality and to meet the current needs of the organization. The use of vibrant colors in the floor and furniture enlivens the space and energizes the occupants.