House 62 is a single-family residence in Dhaka, Bangladesh, designed to address the climatic and spatial challenges of contemporary urban living. Conceived as a compact, climate-responsive home, the project explores the relationship between openness and privacy, creating a series of interconnected spaces that balance environmental performance with everyday comfort.

The design is organized around a central courtyard that acts as both a spatial and climatic device. By introducing shaded outdoor areas within the footprint of the house, the courtyard facilitates natural ventilation, improves daylight penetration, and establishes visual connections between different parts of the residence. Living, dining, and private spaces are arranged as distinct volumes around this core, allowing the house to function as a sequence of indoor and outdoor experiences rather than a collection of enclosed rooms.

Responding to Dhaka’s warm and humid climate, passive design strategies played a central role in the project. Carefully positioned openings promote cross-ventilation, while deep overhangs, recessed glazing, and timber screening elements mitigate solar heat gain. Clerestory openings and perforated surfaces introduce diffused daylight into interior spaces, reducing dependence on artificial lighting throughout the day.

Material selection emphasizes durability, low maintenance, and tactile quality. Exposed concrete, lime plaster, locally sourced brick, and timber elements are used in their natural state, allowing the building to age gracefully while expressing the honesty of its construction. The restrained palette reinforces the project’s architectural clarity and creates a calm residential atmosphere.

The constrained urban site required a careful approach to privacy and spatial organization. Stepped volumes, screened openings, and strategically framed views protect the interior from surrounding developments while maintaining a strong connection to light, air, and landscape.

House 62 demonstrates how a contemporary residence can achieve environmental responsiveness and spatial richness through simple architectural gestures. The project seeks to create a home that is both contextually grounded and adaptable to the evolving needs of urban family life.

Architectural Team & Collaborators:

Firm: WeDsign Studio

Lead Architect: Sazzad Hossain

Design Team: Shevda Al Fuad, Abdullah Bhuiyan, Al Amin Jowel, Ripon

Project Data Sheet:

Site Area: 20 Katha (Approx. 14,400 sq ft)

Built-Up Area: 15,000 sq ft

Building Type: Single-Family Residence

Number of Floors: Duplex Residence

Primary Materials: Exposed Concrete, Lime Plaster, Timber Screens, Brick Accents, Glass

Environmental Strategies: Cross Ventilation, Passive Cooling, Courtyard Planning, Daylight Optimization, Rainwater Harvesting, Grey-Water Reuse System

Status: Completed (2023)