Description

Nishorgo in the Bengali Language signifies the environment. The concept of conserving the identity of nature is implied in this project. It served the purpose of nature education and interpretation tours, to create awareness. The center also promotes biodiversity, conservation and eco-tourism. It helped visitors acknowledge the astounding biodiversity found in this region of Bangladesh. It is a community-focused visitor interpretation center for forest areas.

This ecologically sensitive project positioned delicately in the forest landscape, among the plants and animals, attempts to integrate it with the surroundings. Due to the concept, the design attempted to protect the environment with an eco-friendly infrastructure. To avoid environmental impact no tree was torn down for construction purposes. The architecture is inspired by the vernacular house typology of hilly areas but abstracted with standard building materials and durable construction techniques. There is extensive use of reinforced concrete, steel and handmade brick for construction. The finishing materials used are tinted glass used to cover the exhibition space and wood employed for lattices, doors and countertops.

The tall trees in the area create a shading canopy above without restricting the view. The elevated concrete structure allows wild trees to grow uninterrupted through its pierced ceiling which gives the project a floating effect as if suspended among forest trees.