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IBA Alumni Club Limited
Purbachal, Dhaka.

IBA Alumni Club is a temporary clubhouse designed for the alumni of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka, under the IBA Alumni Association. Situated in the New Town area of Purbachal, Dhaka, the project enjoys a serene natural setting bordered by a lake and an eco-park on its southern edge. This tranquil environment inspired an architectural response that seamlessly integrates the built form with its surroundings.

The building embraces nature through a series of open terraces oriented toward the lake, offering visual and spatial continuity between interior and exterior. The design celebrates the honesty of material exposed brickwork forms both the structure and the surface expression, grounding the building in simplicity and warmth. The two-story mass is articulated through varying levels, connected by open decks and outdoor staircases, creating a fluid movement between spaces while maintaining visual openness and cross-ventilation.

Internally, a series of thoughtfully organized functions are interwoven with pockets of light and air, fostering a sense of transparency and connection to the outdoors. A reception area forms the central node, guiding visitors through an entry porch into a courtyard-like space centered around a mature Krishnachura tree symbolizing welcome and continuity.

Along the lake edge, outdoor seating shaded by trees offers opportunities for quiet reflection and social gathering, complemented by an open terrace above. The site also accommodates a large green field that serves as a recreational ground for sports and events, further strengthening the bond between people and landscape.
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​Building Type: Club house
Total site Area: 23600 sft
Total Build Area: 2000 sft
Foundation Type: Load bearing wall structure
Project completion year: 2022
Design Consultant: Ongshijon architects
Architect: Tarek Islam
Photography: Apurbo Hussain x Archroots