This project reimagines a 60-year-old industrial dumping ground within a tobacco company compound into a vibrant, ecologically responsive urban garden. Located in Mohakhali DOHS, Dhaka, the site was once characterized by environmental degradation, waterlogging, and toxic soil conditions. Through a context-sensitive and regenerative design approach, the project transforms this neglected landscape into a restorative green environment by embracing its history, ecological potential, and existing natural systems rather than replacing them.

The design approach focuses on minimal intervention, adaptive reuse, and water-sensitive urban design. Naturally emerging micro-ecosystems were preserved, while phytoremediation techniques were introduced to restore contaminated soil. Passive hydrological strategies, including retention ponds and permeable surfaces, were implemented to address chronic waterlogging issues. Native, shade-tolerant vegetation was carefully introduced beneath existing Mahogany canopies to enhance biodiversity, while modular biophilic elements create a comfortable and engaging environment for users.

The project demonstrates sustainable landscape transformation through soft mobility, closed-loop material cycles, and the reuse of existing concrete elements to reduce environmental impact and carbon footprint. What was once an abandoned and lifeless industrial passage has been transformed into a sensory-rich therapeutic landscape that improves everyday experiences for employees. The garden now functions as both a physical transition space and a mental refuge, promoting environmental awareness, well-being, and collective responsibility toward nature.

The ecological restoration has brought back birds, insects, and small wildlife, strengthening the site’s role as a connected ecological node within Dhaka’s urban fabric. Beyond its physical transformation, the project represents a socially responsible approach to corporate landscape design—demonstrating how architecture can become a medium for ecological healing, coexistence, and regeneration.

The project has achieved significant national and international recognition by winning the ARCASIA Awards for Architecture (AAA) 2025. It has also received widespread appreciation in Bangladesh for demonstrating an exemplary model of sustainable urban regeneration. The project was featured with detailed coverage in Prothom Alo, one of Bangladesh’s leading national newspapers, highlighting its environmental impact, innovative design approach, and contribution to creating healthier urban spaces. Through these recognitions and publications, the project has established itself as a remarkable example of regenerative landscape architecture from Bangladesh on both national and international platforms.