BArch THESIS PROPOSAL

Arch 5112: Thesis I

Architecture Discipline
Khulna University

Part I: General Information

Student Information
Name of the Student Devkalpa Chakraborty
Roll No. 170157
Design Grades in Previous Terms
Studio Obtained Grades Studio Obtained Grades
Design I 2.25 Design II 2.25
Design III 2.75 Design IV 2.50
Design V 3.75 Design VI 3.25
Design VII 3.50 Design VIII 4.00
Design IX

Information on the Project of the Design Thesis

Title of the Project A Nomadic Habitat for the Bede Community
Name of the Client/Agency
Location of the Project Pubail,Gazipur
Site Area (in acre) 0.7 acre
Name & Designation of the
Resource Person
Contact of the Resource Person
(Ph & email)
Project Brief (max 200 words):The Bede community is a unique and fascinating culture in
Bangladesh, with a rich tradition of nomadic water-based living and performance art. The
design proposal aims to address cultural conservation, disaster and socio-economic
resiliency, and break the taboo between the Bede community and the general public.
The design will use the Bede community's traditional boat-making techniques and
incorporate modular living spaces that can be assembled into a larger platform for
performance art shows. The boats will serve as both living spaces and modes of
transportation, allowing the community to continue their nomadic lifestyle while also
providing a platform for showcasing their incredible skills with monkey and snake
handling, music, dance, and storytelling.
This design proposal will be mutually beneficial for the Bede community, the general public,
and the government of Bangladesh by promoting cultural conservation, economic resiliency,
disaster resiliency, and breaking down cultural barriers. It is a celebration of the unique
and fascinating culture of the Bede community and an opportunity to learn from and appreciate
their incredible talents and way of life.
The project will be specifically developed with the Bede community in Gazipur,
Bangladesh, with a focus on enhancing their quality of life and preserving their cultural
heritage.

Nature of the Project of the Design Thesis

Status of the project (select one) Real Y Hypothetical

Design Discipline
(Can select more than one as relevant)
Y Building Design YLandscape Design
Urban/Rural Design YEnvironment Design
Urban/Rural Planning Other (specify)
Category of the Project
(Can select more than one as relevant)
Y Residential Institutional
Y Commercial Parks/Open Space
Industrial Y Conservation
Healthcare Y Transportation
Y Cultural Other (specify)
Part II: Thesis Proposal

1. Title (10-15 words):

2. Abstract (150-250 words):

3. Keywords (5-8 keywords):

4. Background (300-500 words):

5. Problem statement (500-1000 words):

6. Research question (single designerly question):

7. Aim and objectives (3-5 development objectives):

8. Research methodology (300-500 words):

8.1. Procedure and aspects of site analysis
8.2. Themes and sub-themes of literature review
8.3. Categories and aspects of precedents study
8.4. Methods of data collection
- Types of data to collect
- Method of social data collection
- Method of built environmental data collection
- Method and criteria of case study (if any)

9. Preliminary site analysis (max 500 words):

10. Preliminary literature Review (max 2000 words):

11. Preliminary precedents study (max 500 words):

12. Preliminary Field Investigation (max 2000 words):

13. Research structure and timeline (max 200 words):

14. Expected outcomes (100-150 words):

15. List of references (max 30 references):