Project Description

Our site location is Gourishankar Haat, Pahartali, Raozan, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Location- 22°28'00.1"N  91°58'00.8"E

Amidst the vibrant energy of the village market, where every corner hums with trade, laughter, and movement, an ancient tree rises as a silent guardian — a living mother to the community. Her vast canopy becomes a womb that shelters life, filtering sunlight into a gentle glow, while her strong branches spread outward like open arms, gathering people into her protection.

Beneath her shade, the noise of the market fades into a softer rhythm. The air cools, conversations slow, and visitors instinctively linger. This healing space emerges not as a separation from the market, but as a quiet pause within it — an organic pocket of calm that naturally blends into its surroundings.

The design follows the natural flow of the site rather than imposing rigid geometry. Pathways curve gently around the tree’s roots, seating follows the contours of the ground, and built elements use local materials — bamboo, wood, and stone — to harmonize with the living form. The space is open enough to welcome passersby, yet intimate enough to offer a sense of protection.

Here, market-goers find a place to rest, children find freedom to play, and elders share stories under the timeless branches. It becomes a place where the rush of commerce meets the rhythm of nature — a reminder that even in the busiest human spaces, Mother Nature still offers her womb as refuge and renewal.