The Navana Ascension residential apartment is a thoughtfully detailed and well-planned project located in the calm locale of Gulshan. The apartment sought creative solutions to address noise and sun, shielding and protecting its inhabitants while offering light and efficient ventilation. The project is designed by Form.3 Architects and developed by Navana Real Estate Ltd.

The nine-storeyed building stands on a land of 6.68 katha, spanning seven apartments along with the basement, and the ground floor that serves as a community space. Each apartment is 3080 square feet composed of a clear and uncluttered layout. The chief engineer, (Retd.) Brig. Gen. Md Syeed Anwarul Islam explained that during the making process, the project encountered a year-gap due to the Coronavirus pandemic that led to a halt in the construction. “The long break in the construction phase had been the biggest constraint experienced by the design team. But we are glad that we have been able to pull off the difficult phase and bring out the best possible outcome; making it a pleasant place for the residents and the neighbourhood”, expresses Engr. Anwarul Islam. 

The use of different materials was minimized in order to create a homogenous and harmonized mass in the urban scenery. The project is entirely built in concrete with  high-quality WMS rod and binding cement, while imported stones and marbles have been used throughout the apartment interior. Minute attention is given to the mechanical and plumbing sections by the design team, as such, no direct water is supplied from Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) to the apartment, instead, water is driven through the water treatment plant and is cautiously processed with advance quality sanitary appliances that imply CPVC over GI or PVC to keep the water distilled for drinking and other uses.  Another innovative feature of the apartment is the installation of a photovoltaic (PV) system. The residence has fourteen parking lots for the seven single-unit apartments, and each is connected to a photovoltaic (PV) charging system. “As Dhaka city is regarded as one of the polluted cities, it is the right time that we moved to advanced technologies that will aid in reducing pollution emissions and energy saving. And, therefore, introducing PV systems, and appropriate water system plant in projects will enhance the environmental quality and the living standard way ahead”, shares Engr. Anwarul Islam.