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Dhaka’s ‘Hatirjheel Integrated Development’ project is an urban development project by the Capital Development Authority (RAJUK) and was designed by ‘ VITTI Sthapati Brindo Ltd.’ This project won the '2025 Asian Townscape Award' (ATA) in the “Lake and Lakeside Area Development” category. |
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The official ceremony for this international award was held on 27 November 2025 at CIC–Zero Carbon Park, Hong Kong. The Asian Townscape Awards are jointly presented by UN-HABITAT, the Asian Habitat Society (AHS), the Fukuoka Asian Urban Research Center (URC), and the Asia Townscape Design Society (ATDeS). This year, out of 72 projects from across Asia, 11 projects from 7 countries were selected. |
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This project has been recognized as a rare urban success in restoring a polluted waterbody in Dhaka. Spanning 311 acres, it has transformed a once non-functional canal into a retention basin (water reservoir). Bridges and walking paths have been created for the public, making movement easier, helping control waterlogging, and improving the environmental balance. It is very important to create more water-based projects like this and maintain them regularly to protect Dhaka’s heritage and waterbodies. In a city where new construction often happens without proper planning, Hatirjheel stands out as a rare project that has transformed the lives, mobility, and environment of Dhaka’s people. Before reconstruction, Hatirjheel was an environmental concern, with issues like polluted water, encroached reservoirs, and untreated waste. Despite various challenges, this project shows that a non-functional urban waterbody can be restored through well-organized design. |
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On behalf of 'Sthapattya O Nirman', we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all members of ‘ VITTI Sthapati Brindo Ltd.’ for making Bangladesh’s project a winner on the international stage.
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| Contributor: Ar. Faiza Fairooz |
