Aptech Industrial Park is located in
Kashimpur, Gazipur, the industrial hub of Bangladesh. The ready-made garments
of the Bangladesh (RMG) industry have grown significantly, contributing to the
national economy by offering abundant job opportunities and alleviating poverty
through socio-economic development. The phrase "Made in Bangladesh"
on the textile item made Bangladesh renowned across the world. The core idea
was to create a park that embodied the identity of Bangladesh. Therefore, the north
and south elevations of the Sewing and finishing building were inspired by the
architectural icon of Bangladesh, the National Parliament House. Moreover, concrete
and brick were exposed and used in a manner that is basic robust, durable, and
as maintenance-free as possible. It is also a representation of the
traditional weaving and crafting of Bangladesh.
The entire area of the site is 42783.37
square meters, while the building footprint is 70511.52 square meters. The
Aptech Industrial Park employs 10,000 people per shift. Industries work
unlike a well-researched set design; they have their rhythm and regularity. The
main objective is to develop a clear horizontal and vertical circulation to
maintain this pace. All ten buildings are zoned clearly to supervise the
high volume of traffic, the complexity of the industrial functions, and to
avoid fire hazards. Fire hazard in the RMG industry is the most crucial among
other mishaps. The Sewing and the finishing building are the largest in volume
and house most of the workers. To avoid the risk of a fire emergency during
working hours the stairs and lifts of the sewing and finishing building are
isolated from the main massing. All the Fire stairs are connected by a 3m
bridge and provided with large openings to allow positive air in case of fire
emergencies.
The project incorporates sustainability
concepts; each structure is oriented north-south to take advantage of the
climate. Each structure has a large floor layout with a high ceiling to make
efficient use of natural light and air. Managing natural ventilation and light
in all workstations enhances the quality of the interior environment, increases
user comfort, and lowers operating costs. To reduce the direct penetration of
the sun, west-facing windows are provided with vertical brick louvers, whereas
south-facing windows cut the sun with concrete louvers. Each structure follows regularity
and proportionality to provide an inspiring environment for the workers to
work, think, and enjoy their hours.
The
objective is to develop clear horizontal and vertical circulation to maintain
the working cycle. The Aptech Industrial Park employs 10,000 people per
shift. All ten buildings are zoned clearly to supervise the high-volume
traffic, clear the complexity of the industrial functions, and avoid fire
hazards. Fire hazards in the RMG industry are the most crucial among other
mishaps. The sewing and the finishing building are the largest in volume and
operate most of the critical functions. To avoid the risk of fire emergencies
all the fire stairs and lifts of the sewing and finishing building are isolated
from the main mass. Moreover, the fire cores are connected by a 3m bridge to
allow positive air through large gaps and openings.
The
project incorporates sustainability concepts; each structure is oriented
north-south to take advantage of the climate. Efficient use of natural
ventilation increases user comfort and lowers operating costs. Vertical louvres
are introduced on the south and west façades to avoid direct heat penetration
inside the working zone. The louvres are also working as visual illusions to
soften the sewing and finishing building volume. The park has an ETP
(Effluent Treatment plant) on the ground floor of the washing store. Besides, a
Water Treatment plant is installed under the internal road between building
five and six. The rainwater harvesting pond infront of the rest house cools
the environment and separates the industrial area from the residential zone.