Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Parliament building in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The National Parliament House comprises nine interconnected blocks, rising to 155 meters with geometric forms and concrete surfaces throughout the complex.
Construction started in 1961 during East Pakistan period and concluded in 1982 after Bangladesh gained independence through multiple phases of development.
The Parliament building integrates Bengali architectural elements with modern design principles through its use of natural light and geometric patterns.
The main chamber accommodates 354 members within its parabolic shell roof structure, while restricted access applies to certain areas of the complex.
An artificial lake encircles the entire parliamentary complex, creating water reflections that change the building's appearance throughout the day.
Location: Dhaka
Inception: 1982
Architects: Louis Kahn
Official opening: January 28, 1982
Architectural style: modern architecture, brutalist architecture
Height: 155 m
Email: visit.branch@parliament.gov.bd
Website: http://parliament.gov.bd
GPS coordinates: 23.76222,90.37861
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:54
Brutalist architecture emerged in the decades following World War II, producing buildings that challenged conventional design through their honest expression of materials and function. From Le Corbusier's Unité d'Habitation in Marseille to Louis Kahn's National Assembly in Dhaka, these structures define a global movement that prioritized raw concrete, bold geometric forms and exposed construction elements. The style reached across continents, shaping university libraries in Chicago, government buildings in Boston and Chandigarh, residential towers in London, and cultural centers in São Paulo. Each building reflects the architectural philosophy of its time, when architects sought to create functional spaces through direct expression of structure and material. This collection documents examples from Europe, Asia, North and South America, representing the full range of building types that defined the movement. You'll find administrative complexes that house parliaments and municipal offices, educational facilities serving major universities, residential towers providing urban housing, and cultural institutions including museums and theaters. The structures share common characteristics—concrete left exposed to show its texture and formwork patterns, geometric compositions that emphasize mass and volume, and architectural elements that reveal rather than conceal how buildings stand and function. These sites offer insight into a period when architects reimagined how modern cities could be built and how public spaces could serve their communities.
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