Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban
Louis Kahn · Dhaka, Bangladesh · 1982
The Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban is the national parliament house of Bangladesh, designed by Louis Kahn. Completed in 1982, it stands as a monumental example of modernist architecture in the region. The design integrates local building traditions and features grand geometric forms, deeply recessed openings, and the extensive use of concrete, creating a play of light and shadow that defines its aesthetic. The complex was conceived as a symbol of democracy and a new nation, following Bangladesh's independence. Its distinctive design incorporates lakes and an artificial island, reflecting Kahn's emphasis on integrating the building with its natural surroundings while providing a symbolic and functional separation from the surrounding city.