The artificially constructed canal has become crooked and aged. Buildings have been erected on both sides of these canals. Rainwater is stored in these canals. Due to the water in these canals, the buildings and the surrounding areas remain cool during the summer. In addition, the interior and exterior of the hospital have been separated and planned using this canal. No walls were needed to be built to create this structure.
This is the picture of the establishment of the Friendship Hospital in Shamnagar, Satkhira. This structure, which emphasizes the importance of water, won the 2021 World Building of the Year award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The RIBA website mentions that the award has been given consecutively for two years. This type of building can create examples and have a significant impact on society around the world, which is why this award is given to such structures.
This appears to be a news report in Bengali language discussing the construction of a hospital building using bricks, which is said to not require heating systems due to its design. The architect of the building is Kasef Mahbub Chowdhury, a graduate of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and the winner of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2016. Chowdhury is also the director of the architecture firm “URBANA.” The building is said to be designed in a way that rainwater can be collected and stored, and that it can also resist the effects of climate change, such as rising sea levels and saltwater intrusion. The article also mentions the efforts of the people in the Satkhira region to collect rainwater during the rainy season.
Regarding the hospital environment, Kashef says, “When someone is sick or requires care, the most important aspect is their mental state. I believe that the place where you stay during treatment is also important. The water bodies, trees, bird sounds, light, and air in the hospital environment contribute to health.”
According to CNN, the hospital was built by the NGO Friendship. Previously, it was reported that a modern hospital with facilities was built on 2 acres of land at a cost of 14 crore in Sowaliya village in Shyamnagar upazila. This establishment is spread over 47,772 square feet in coordination with 20 buildings.
Regarding the jury board that works for the Rebar Design Award, the chief of the jury board, Odile Decq, says that this project is relevant in the current global challenge of coping.
Regarding the achievement of this award, architect Kashef Mahboob Chowdhury says, “The idea of creating such an establishment while keeping in mind the relationship between humans and nature inspires me with this award.
