Navana CM Residence is a high-end residential landmark developed by Navana Real Estate Ltd. Located in the elite residential enclave of Gulshan, Dhaka, the project is recognized for its sophisticated building envelope that balances the privacy of a home with the transparency of modern urban architecture.
The project is a significant technical achievement in the residential sector, utilizing high-performance glazing systems and specialized structural reinforcements to create a seamless "all-glass" aesthetic while maintaining the rigorous safety standards required for high-rise living in Bangladesh.
Project Overview
- Location: Gulshan, Dhaka.
- Developer: Navana Real Estate Ltd.
- Project Type: Luxury Residential Building.
- Status: Completed.
- Key Consultant: Structural Analysis & Design of the Façade System by specialized engineering consultants.
Structural & Façade Engineering
The Navana CM Residence is distinguished by its continuous façade and floor-to-floor glazing, which required advanced structural coordination to ensure both aesthetic fluidity and environmental performance.
- Façade System: Primarily a Semi-unitized system, allowing for high-precision factory assembly with efficient on-site installation.
- Glazing Features:
- Floor-to-Floor Glazing: The design utilizes expansive glass panels that span the full height of each floor, maximizing natural light and providing panoramic views of the Gulshan landscape.
- High-Performance DGU: Double-glazed units (DGU) are employed to provide superior thermal insulation and acoustic damping, essential for maintaining a serene indoor environment in the heart of the city.
- Architectural Elements: * Steel Frame Balconies: The building integrates sleek steel-framed balconies that provide structural contrast to the glass skin.
- Aluminum Jali (Screens): Decorative and functional aluminum Jali work is incorporated into the façade, providing solar shading and an additional layer of privacy without obstructing airflow.
- Structural Analysis: The façade was subjected to rigorous wind-load analysis to ensure that the large glass spans and their aluminum framing could withstand regional cyclonic pressures while maintaining a slim, minimalist profile.
Technical Specifications
| Feature |
Details |
| Façade Type |
Semi-unitized System |
| Special Features |
Continuous floor-to-floor glazing |
| Structural Accents |
Steel frame balconies and specialized aluminum Jali |
| Glazing Performance |
High-performance DGU with thermal and acoustic barriers |
| Design Priority |
Precision structural analysis for large-span glass panels |
Key Features & Amenities
- Modern Minimalist Aesthetic: The combination of fair-faced elements, steel, and glass creates a contemporary "industrial-chic" look that is a hallmark of Navana's premium residential portfolio.
- Natural Ventilation: Despite its glass-heavy exterior, the project is designed with strategic voids and Jali screens to facilitate cross-ventilation, reducing the internal heat load.
- Privacy & Transparency: The clever use of Jali screens allows residents to enjoy wide views from the floor-to-ceiling windows while remaining shielded from the street-level gaze.
- Safety Infrastructure: Fully compliant with BNBC standards, featuring reinforced mullion-transom connections and high-security access protocols common to Navana’s high-end developments.
