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Dec 2023
Oma Takes To The Capital City Of Dhaka
Dhaka, the vibrant capital of Bangladesh, is about to see a transformative addition to its skyline by renowned studio OMA. Once built, this 180,000-square-meter office high-rise will rise 150 meters (490 feet), and will become one of the country’s tallest buildings. Leading the charge in its design is OMA Partner Iyad Alsaka.
OMA Partner Iyad Alsaka comments: ‘Our 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.’
A BEACON IN BANGLADESH’S ECONOMIC SURGE
Dhaka, the vibrant capital of Bangladesh, is about to see a transformative addition to its skyline by renowned studio OMA. Once built, this 180,000-square-meter office high-rise will rise 150 meters (490 feet), and will become one of the country’s tallest buildings. Leading the charge in its design is OMA Partner Iyad Alsaka, while its development is steered by Dhaka-based real estate developer Shanta Holdings. 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.
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. What’s more, 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.
