ARCHITECTURE WITHIN THE FOLK TRADITION: A REPRESENTATION FROM BANGLADESH

The roots of traditional Bangladeshi architecture are dug deep into the psyche of the common people. In a land where poetry and philosophy are inherent in every person, comprehension of this architecture cannot be complete with only a partial analysis or a formal viewpoint. The social dimension of t...

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Published in:Traditional dwellings and settlements review 1994-04, Vol.5 (2), p.61-72
Main Author: Haque, Saif Ul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Architectural control
Architecture
Bamboos
Bungalows
Courtyards
Cultural identity
Field Reports
Mud
Roofs
Straw
Vernacular architecture
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Summary:The roots of traditional Bangladeshi architecture are dug deep into the psyche of the common people. In a land where poetry and philosophy are inherent in every person, comprehension of this architecture cannot be complete with only a partial analysis or a formal viewpoint. The social dimension of the architecture and the user's perspective are very important in this regard. In the case of the traditional Bangladeshi built environment, the user is also the designer, builder, landscape specialist, artist and craftsman. However, he or she is not the concept-giver. To grasp the reasons for design decisions, a participatory methodology opens up new avenues of exploration. This article presents such a view. Its analysis of the Bangladeshi vernacular archetype from a lay perspective adapts the work of Bangladeshi architect Rabiul Hussain.
ISSN:1050-2092