Mirza Bari is an urban vicinity nestled in the semi-industrial mixed-use zone of Narayanganj, Bangladesh. Like many other vicinities of its age, it has faced the formidable challenges posed by rapid industrialization and urbanization. Amidst the chaos that came with the growth of numerous industries, trade centers, and haphazardly developed housing, the city's urban fabric and cultural heritage suffered immensely. Mirza Bari was not an exception to this change.

Dating back to 1894, this historic household has great significance in Narayanganj's history, once belonging to the renowned physician Dr. Mirza. Regrettably, over the years, the younger generations moved away to other cities, leaving it unoccupied. The project's focal point revolved around the meticulous restoration of this two-story family home and its subsequent expansion to accommodate the families of each of the three children of the late Dr. Mirza. With a vision of reuniting the entire family under one roof, the design thoughtfully ensured three separate dwellings with distinct entrances, promoting modern family living while preserving the spirit of a joint family. The family's unwavering commitment to maintaining the existing architectural style while introducing renovations and extensions brought their collective dream to life.

The structural expansion incorporated two steel-structure wings connected to the original brick masonry building. The result was a harmonious union of the extended and pre-existing parts, interweaving shared spaces like circulation corridors, stairs, a courtyard, a common terrace, and a mezzanine space enabling 3 families to live together. This clever structural plan allows the family members to have their private living spaces, yet they can share the open-to-sky courtyard space which binds all the sections together. The design was conceived to offer controlled separations among the three portions while facilitating reconnection when desired, fostering a sense of communal living.