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Sonar Bangla
A public edge along the Hooghly.
Project brief
A riverfront proposal bringing together a convention centre, opera house, hotel and open grounds in Howrah.
- Location
- Howrah, West Bengal
- Project
- B.Arch thesis · 2024
- Programme
- Riverfront · Culture · Hospitality
01 / The riverfront
The site as a whole
Design notes
The convention halls sit towards Foreshore Road. The opera house, hotel and open grounds address the river, joined by gardens and a public promenade.
02 / Convention halls
Two halls, one arrival
Design notes
A shared pre-function lobby serves the two main halls. Public circulation runs along the front; loading and service rooms occupy the rear edge.
03 / Opera house
The auditorium in section
Design notes
The auditorium and stage set the building’s section. The floor stack shows the audience levels around the hall and the fly loft above the stage.
04 / Hotel
Rooms above a shared terrace
Design notes
The L-shaped hotel rises above the banquet and restaurant floors. A planted terrace faces the river and connects the lower public spaces.