Atghar-Kuriana Floating Guava Market development
Masterplan Development Of Atghar-Kuriana Floating Guava Markets: An Approach To Enhance Tourism In Pirojpur, Barisal focuses on preserving the unique cultural identity of the floating guava trade while promoting sustainable tourism. The project aims to empower local farmers, improve infrastructure, and create rural placemaking opportunities.
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Masterplan Development Of Atghar-Kuriana Floating Guava Markets: An Approach To Enhance Tourism In Pirojpur, Barisal focuses on preserving the unique cultural identity of the floating guava trade while promoting sustainable tourism. The project aims to empower local farmers, improve infrastructure, and create rural placemaking opportunities
Typological and Land Use Analysis
An analysis covering the two floating market typologies (bazaar-front and isolated) in the guava belt of Pirojpur. It details the land use, road network, amenities, and solid-void patterns. Comparative case studies of the Amphawa and Damnoen Saduak floating markets in Thailand are used to inform the design strategy.
Concept Development, Policy -strategy, existing
Analysis of the existing conditions of the floating market, including boat types and the availability of goods throughout the year. The Concept Development focuses on "Water, People, Culture," and the Policy & Strategy details interventions for sustainable growth and economic benefit, including land-use programs (bazaar, training center, rest house).
Design Framework and Masterplan
A detailed Design Framework is presented, defining Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Interventions across the market's canal network. It emphasizes Ecology, Social/Culture, and Preservation through elements like an Elevated Pathway and Amphitheater et. The visual Masterplan illustrates the proposed design for the Kuriana, Zindskathi-Andakul, and Atghar zones.
Detailed Plans for Primary Interventions
This document provides the detailed site plans and key functions for the Kuriana and Atghar Floating Guava Markets as part of the Primary Interventions. It includes the arrangement of market blocks, cold storage, open-air amphitheater, and shops. The proposed structure and materials for the floating arat (wholesaler) modules are also specified.
Secondary, Tertiary Interventions & Tourist Route
A detailed overview of Secondary and Tertiary Interventions, including floor plans for the Farmers' and Women's Training Centers, Rest House, and Hari Temple. It features 18 intervention types, such as the Guava Exploratory Trail and Cold Storage. A structured Tourist Route maps out a guided journey through the market zones.
Visualizations of Floating Guava Markets
Architectural visualizations of the proposed Kuriana and Atghar Floating Guava Market masterplan areas. The visuals showcase the integration of the Kuriana Floating Market with its revitalized Daily Bazaar, a river-based trading hub, and the transformed Atghar Daily Bazaar, highlighting the design's blend of local tradition and modern trading facilities.
Future Potential and Conclusion
This document showcases the final architectural visualizations of the revitalized Atghar-Kuriana Floating Guava Markets, illustrating its new design and activities. It also highlights the future potential of the project, including a map that transforms the surrounding water network into a central tourist destination connecting multiple floating markets.
Images of Physical Models
This image showcases the physical model of the Masterplan for the floating guava markets. It features an overall view of the canal network and blow-up details of the Kuriana Bazaar and Atghar Bazaar interventions, providing a tangible visualization of the proposed design, structures, and site integration.
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PUBLISHED ON 30th September 2025
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excellent work