Shilpa: First Edition

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SHILPA |
Volume 1 |
Jan 2023 |
12 Diébédo Francis Kéré

Pritzker prize winner 2022
28 Vernacular Architecture of
hills of Nepal
36 SOFTWARES FOR
ARCHITECTURE
48 COURTYARD SETTLEMENT OF
TICHHU GALLI
50 RESIDENCE DESIGN
1st year project
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Diébédo Francis Kéré
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What is the role of Civic College of IT and BBA
architecture in contexts of
2nd Year Project
extreme scarcity? What is
the right approach to the
practice when working
against all odds?
CONTENTS
BHAKTAPUR SPORTS
COMPLEX 2nd Year Project 58
POST DISASTER HOUSING
FASHMI SETTLEMENT
CONSERVATION STUDIO
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Fourth Year Project:
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Post Disaster Housing
THE WELL BEING FOREST Fashmi lies in the central
hill district of Dolakha
HOLISTIC WELLNESS AND which is naturally and
RETREAT CENTRE Thesis project culturally sublime.
WORD OF THE DAY

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INTERVIEW with Ar. Niran
Maharjan 3 Dots Architects 80
Kaleidoscope 2022-2023
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Design Competition
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THE WELL BEING
FOREST HOLISTIC
WELLNESS AND
RETREAT CENTRE
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Thesis project
ASIS MINI EXPO – 2022
ART WORK 102

LANDSCAPE STUDIO
PROJECT 107
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Kaleidoscope 2022-2023
Design Competition
Affordable housing
solution in NAGARJUNA
MUNICIPALITY
vW
Architecture Students’ Innovative Society
Architecture Students’ Innovative Society (ASIS) is the architecture student body of Thapathali campus
formed in 2071 B.S. to help the architecture students of the campus and reach a greater height as a whole.
ASIS is the voice of the students and an organization that seeks to bridge the gap between the department
and the students. ASIS is responsible for conducting various events, seminars, exhibitions and other such
programs for the betterment of the students and enhance the architecture experience in the campus.
‘Shilpa’, a work of art is an annual architecture magazine by Thapathali Campus. It was started by ASIS 5th
committee and is a collaborative effort of all the architecture students of Thapathali Campus where a group
of students themselves volunteered. The main aim of the magazine is to feature students works, research
and create a learning tool. ASIS hopes to create a culture of magazine publication in the campus.
source: https://www.archdaily.com/
Wooden Art Pavillion

Kéré Architecture
(Pritzker Architecture Prize 2022 Winner)
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“If we learn to build with
local materials
we have future.”

Article by: Kushal Ghimire
Composed by: Sandeep Tandukar
“What is the role of architecture in contexts of

extreme scarcity? What is the right approach
to the practice when working against all odds?
Should it be modest and risk succumbing to
adverse circumstances? Or is modesty the only
way to be pertinent and achieve results? Should
it be ambitious to inspire change? Or does
ambition run the risk of being out of place and
of resulting in the architecture of mere wishful
thinking?
(Pritzker Architecture Prize 2022 Winner)
F rancis Kéré has found brilliant, inspiring, and game-changing ways to answer these questions over the
last decades. His cultural sensitivity not only delivers social and environmental justice but guides his
entire process, in the awareness that it is the path towards the legitimacy of a building in a community.
He knows, from within, that architecture is not about the object but the objective; not the product, but the
process.”
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Childhood and Education
Diébédo Francis Kéré (10th April 1965) Francis Kéré was the son of the village
was born in a small village Gando in chief, which allowed him to be the first
Burkina Faso. His early memories of the to attend school in his community. Since
village were people coming together to there were no schools in his village
work for the betterment of the village, Gando, at the age of 7 had to move to the
and the contribution they were able to city with his uncle to study. Even in the
give. He still remembers hearing stories city, the condition of the schools was not
from his grandmother which played a so great. There were small classrooms
huge role in what he is today. with no space for light and ventilation.
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Benin National Assembly Kéré Architecture
“I remember the room where my

grandmother would sit and tell stories
with a little light, while we would
huddle close to each other and her
National Park of Mali voice inside the room enclosed us,
Kéré Architecture summoning us to come closer and
form a safe place. This was my first
The number of students in the classroom sense of architecture.”
exceeded exceptionally. At that phase in
life, he had promised himself that he would Some of his works include:
better the condition of schools as much as • Gando Primary School
he could. In 1985, Kéré went to Berlin to
• Serpentine Pavilion
attend vocational carpentry training and
after a decade in 1995, he got a scholarship • Startup Lions Campus,Kenya
to attend the university, Technical University • Burkina Institute of technology
of Berlin, where he graduated with an • The Benin National Assembly
advanced degree in architecture in 2004. • Lycée Schorge
• Sarbalé Ke
• National Park of Mali
“Architecture is an instrument we can use • Schorge C hairs
to create better cities, to create space • Colorscape
to inspire people, to create classrooms
which inspire the best generation.”
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Clay/cement hybrid robust bricks with corrugated metal roof
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GANDO PRIMARY
SCHOOL
Coming from a village that small and
getting the opportunity to be able to
study what he loved, Kéré decided to
contribute to his village and fulfill the
promise he had promised himself.
Vault roof made out of BTC bricks
Window with large sill resting on pilasters that offers students a place to rest
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Gando Primary School Extension
Kéré Architecture
He built a primary school in his village, Gando

Primary School, for all the children who had the
zeal to study. He built the school with indigenous
materials and modern engineering. I believe
that the work Kéré has done in this school sums
up his life. The struggle he had gone through to
receive basic education but he grew up stronger.
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Cost, Climate and Resource
Similarly, the struggle of the school was that it was to be built
in a very hot climate with the adequate provision of lighting
and ventilation. He created a design that resolved these
issues directly, within the parameters set by cost, climate,
resource availability, and construction feasibility. Clay is
abundantly available in the region and traditionally used in
house building, so a clay/cement hybrid was used to create
structurally robust bricks. These are not only easy to produce,
but also provide thermal protection against the hot climate.
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“If we learn to build with local materials
we have future.”
Despite their durability, however, the walls needed to be protected from damaging rains by an overhanging
roof. In Burkina Faso, corrugated metal roofs are a popular solution, although they absorb direct sunlight
and overheat the interior of the buildings. Kéré’s design solved this problem by pulling the roof of the Gando
Primary School away from the learning space of the interior. A dry-stacked brick ceiling is introduced in
between, allowing for maximum ventilation: cool air is pulled in from the interior windows, while hot air is
released out through perforations in the clay roof. This also significantly reduces the ecological footprint of
the school by alleviating the need for air-conditioning.
Community Participation
One of the main values of Francis Kéré was the interaction with the community. He had always seen people
come together and work as one. In this project as well, he got the opportunity to see that again. Everybody
helped him build the school with whatever they could. The build of Gando Primary School also gave birth
to the Kéré Foundation, which helped him raise funds for its support. Kéré Foundation is helping Gando till
today.
The build of this school became so effective that in a short period, the number of students raised from 120 to
700. New structures were built around it to support it. Gando Primary School was acknowledged worldwide
and he even received the Aga Khan award in 2004.
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The blue wall system of the pavilion, made
of triangular modules, appears like an
African
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SERPENTINE PAVILION
Diébédo Francis Kéré is inclined to nature and symbolism. He portrays some part of his village
everywhere he went. Serpentine Pavilion is the perfect example. In 2017, Serpentine Galleries chose Kéré
to design Serpentine Pavilion in Kensington Gardens, London, UK.
Taking inspiration from the great tree in his hometown of Gando under which members of the community
meet to reflect on the day, Kéré’s design is based on creating this sense of community while connecting
people with nature. A great overhanging roof canopy made of steel and transparent skin covers the entire
footprint of Kéré’s Serpentine Pavilion, allowing sunlight to enter the space while also protecting it from
the rain. Wooden shading elements line the underside of the roof, creating a dynamic shadow effect that
changes with the movement of the sun and clouds.
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The canopy roof centres on an oculus, which cascades rainwater down to a courtyard, before collecting it in a
drainage system for use in the nearby parkland
The disconnected yet curved walls are formed with a triangle of indigo modules, identifying with colors
representing strength in his culture and more personally a blue boubou garment worn by the architect as
a child. Completely detached from the roof canopy, these elements allow both the air and visitors to freely
circulate. At the center of Kéré’s Serpentine Pavilion is a large opening in the canopy, creating an immediate
connection to the sky. When it rains, the roof becomes a funnel channeling water into the heart of the
structure. This rain collection symbolizes the importance of water and its scarcity worldwide.
In the evening, the canopy becomes a source of illumination. Wall perforations give glimpses of movement
and activity outside the pavilion. In this way, Kéré’s Serpentine Pavilion becomes a beacon of light, a symbol
of storytelling and togetherness.
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PRITZKER ARCHITECTURE PRIZE JURY CITATION
Francis Kéré’s work also reminds us of the necessary struggle to change unsustainable patterns of
production and consumption, as we strive to provide adequate buildings and infrastructure for billions in
need. At the same time, his development of contemporary humanism emerges deep respect for history,
tradition, precision, and written and unwritten rules. He has developed a sensitive, bottom-up approach its
embraces community participation. At the same time, he has no problem incorporating the best possible
type of top-down process in his devotion to advanced architectural solutions. His simultaneously local and
global perspective goes well beyond aesthetics and good intentions, allowing him to integrate the traditional
with the contemporary.
In a world full of crisis amidst changing values and generations, he reminds us of what has been, and will
undoubtedly continue to be the cornerstone of architectural practice: a sense of community and narrative
quality which he is so able to recount with compassion and pride. In this, he provides a narrative in which
architecture can become a source of continued and lasting happiness and joy.
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“When you have nothing and you want to convince your community to
believe in an idea, it may happen that everybody starts working with you,
but you need to keep fighting to convince them.”
“Architecture is much
more than art. And it is by
far more than just building
buildings.”
Auditorium of the
Waldorfschule Weilheim,
Munich, Germany Kéré
Architecture
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CONCLUSION
Some people just shine out.
Despite the difficulties they have
gone through, they make all their
struggles count. Diébédo Francis
Kéré is one of them. He has given
to the world through his designs
without forgetting his roots and
core values. He has become the
topic of discussion all around and
has been praised by all. A lot of
people in architecture look up to
him as inspiration.
Aerial view of
the National
Assembly of
Burkina Faso,
Africa Kéré
Architecture
Exterior view
of the Goethe-
Institute Senegal,
Africa
Kéré Architecture
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V ernacular Architecture at the Hills of Nepal
By: Sushmita Gautam
A house in the hill

Located at the hills of Bojhini, Ramechhap, believed to be built around 2045 BS (1980s
AD), is the home that comes to my mind when I hear about the word, ‘Vernacular’.
The simplicity, the touch of the hand, the freshness, and the clayey smell are what
differentiate this home from the concrete that I am living in today. Due to the rise in
the use of energy-consuming materials like concrete, and steel, the essence, and
importance of natural materials are being lost. Even the hills have started adopting flat-
roofed concrete buildings, not responding to the natural characteristics, and standing
uncomfortable on the beautiful slopes of the hills.
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Shed Beam Support Roofing
Spatial arrangement
Sheds are typically two stories, livestocks are kept in the ground floor while the first
floor is used for storing hay, or other crops. Construction materials and technologies are
same as the dwellings.
Ridge beam rest on a simple wooden post, above which the rafter rests. Required roof-
ing materials could be added above the rafters. Overhangs are supported by beams and
struts; beams are inserted into the walls as shown below. Struts are generally carved
and are aesthetically pleasing.
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Construction materials and technology
The climatic condition of the area is relatively cooler. The
atmosphere is mostly dry, but humid during monsoon. The
sky condition is also clear throughout the year but cloudy
during the monsoon.
Locally available materials like clay, timber, red mud, lime,

and stones are mostly used. Khar(thatch), locally available
grass is dried and used as a roofing material. Since the
material is organic, they get decayed easily, which wasn’t an
effective roofing material, so it was replaced by clay roofing
tiles, which were aesthetically pleasing and effective as
well. In recent days, most houses use metal roofing.
As a consequence of the constant movements of people from

the villages to the cities, most of the houses now are not as
authentic as they used to be. People have started replacing
the traditional buildings with RCC buildings, mimicking the
buildings of the cities, disrupting the natural surroundings,
and losing their originality.
Locally available materials and local workmanship build

the dwellings. Timbers are collected from the nearby forest
and shaped into the desired form and size using the local
construction technologies and equipment.
Construction technology
The base of the dwelling is made up of stones, above
which the whole building stands. Walls are made up of
stones and mud. The wooden beam transfers the load
to the wooden lintel to the bracket and finally to the
wooden post.
Wooden brackets are often carved, while others are
kept as it is. The exterior of the wall is normally painted
white with lime and red mud is applied every day for
aesthetic purposes and cleanliness.
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Vernacular Architecture at the Hills of Nepal
Door and windows
V erandah is made up of wooden

planks whose load is supported
by a wooden beam.A corner wooden
beam is added to the corner of the
Verandah.
Doors are very small in their size;

they do not normally exceed 5’ in
height, one has to bow down to get
inside, which also symbolizes respect
for the dwelling. One has to step over
a 6”-1’-0” wooden ledge, also known
as Dailo ko thela which is covered
in red mud. Doors are usually just Corner beams Verandah beams
two wooden planks. Wooden Aaglo
is used to secure the doors in place.
Front doors are generally painted in
different colors, or carved doors are
also found.
Windows are very small and made

out of timber; it varies in its size but
normally are of the same design.
Earlier staircases were made out

of wooden logs, recently the locals
have switched to a open well wooden
staircases. Horizontal doors are
provided for safety purposes.
traditional wooden stairs Horizontal door
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Jaato
Site Planning
Aagan Stove
Every house has a huge aagan in front of the dwelling where different activities like
dancing, singing, or just sunbathing, drying crops, etc. takes place. Pati made out of
stone, works as a boundary for the site as well as a place to hang out or spend time
talking, or sunbathing.
Houses did not have toilets in the past days, and people defecated openly, which spread
diseases and resulted in poor living standards for the people. This house was the first
to add a toilet in this village. Toilets are simple pit latrines; some houses have started
adopting better toilets with proper plumbing systems as well. Toilets are kept at a
distance from the dwelling since they are considered unclean and might spread germs.
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Ground Floor Plan First Floor Plan
The ground floor consists of only a kitchen and a The first floor mostly consists of bedrooms and
store. Guests do not normally enter the house, so Verandah that is used for spending time or sleeping
most houses have Pidhi where guests or family purposes too.
members spend most of their time. Different
householdld activities like grinding beans in Top Floor Plan
Jaato, and rice beating in Dhiki mostly take place
The top floor is an attic that has an open floor plan,
in Pidhi.
where crops like wheat, rice, potatoes, etc. are
stored.
Light and Ventilation
Rooms are mostly used for sleeping purposes
only, other households and social activities take
place in aagan, pidhi, or verandah, so rooms have
very small windows, and are almost dark in the
daylight. However, small holes on the walls are
punctured for the smoke to get out.
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Typical Post-earthquake dwelling, horinzontal support on the wall
Light and Ventilation

Due to the influence of the architecture of the cities, RCC buildings have substituted simple traditional
dwellings on the hills, contrasting the dwellings with the natural surroundings, losing their beauty and
essence. This has not only resulted in the loss of beauty but has created an awful living environment for the
people living there. These buildings have lost their social characteristics, impacting residents in an isolated
living lifestyle.
Post Earthquake Dwellings

Unfortunately, the earthquake (25th April
2015) fully or partially destroyed most of
the dwellings. New dwellings that were
safer and earthquake resilient were built.
These are just one and a half stories tall;
the ground floor consists of rooms and the
upper floor has an attic which is often used
for sleeping purposes.
Dwelling is built over a DPC foundation,

walls are made out of stone and mud
construction where horizontal timber
Wall Punctures for Ventilation bands are provided. The overall look of the
houses remains unchanged.
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2022 Higher Path Treks & Expeditions
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SOFTWARES
FOR
ARCHITECTURE
Sabin Maharjan
As an architecture student and an architect, one requires

to communicate their ideas to clients, craftsmen, or
within the design team. The primary means for them to
communicate their ideas are drawings.
Two mediums are used to draw the objects. Hand drawing/

sketch are a fast and easy way while the digital tools aid to
represent the design more visually and perceptively. One
can completely visualize design, its interiors and lighting
effects before building it physically in the real world.
From very convenient softwares to tough softwares,

architecture students as well as practicing architects
use according to their need and preferences. Here we
introduce some important architectural softwares besides
the basic autocad, sketchup and photoshop that helps to
build a stronger workflow.
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Rhino, also known as the “King of curved surface The software is mostly used in the field of
architecture (for organic models and rendering),
”was developed in 1990 in Barcelona. Handling
industrial designs (Design of vehicles, airplanes,
curved lines, meshes and NURBS (Non-Uniform
etc), naval designs (ships and boats), jewelry
Rational B-Spline) surfaces are its speciality.
design and manufacturing of medical and
This software is used to design objects with very
packaging. In the present days, it has also been
high precision as it can easily handle the organic
used in motion pictures.
shapes too. It offers great flexibility and precision
during the whole 3d modeling process. Not only The software uses the mathematical formula in
complex 3d shapes but it has also acquired a modules starting from simple lines, curves to
feature to create 2d drawings and drafts. The AI complex shapes. Rich plugins inside it maximizes
technology used in this software aids to obtain the design possibilities. Also the simple and clear
high resolution realistic results and also make interface with the users made the software more
animations and illustrations. popular. The software is easy to learn and doesn’t
take much time to get familiar with.
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Grasshopper was first released in September designers use it for visualization of the spaces with
different elements and quick validation of ideas due
2007 while it was stabilized in 2014. It is basically
to its fast rendering. The software can enhance the
a visual programming language that runs within
realism in the atmosphere with cloud settings, day,
Rhino. The software is just deficient without Rhino.
time and time.
It is one of the best tools to explore and develop
Cinematic view and 360° Panorama function even
a wide range of solutions for each stage of the
enhances the whole experience. The software has
process. For installation, the software needs 600MB
a rich library of elements and the export function is
free space and the RAM should be a minimum of
also very powerful.
8GB with a Graphic Card of 4GB as minimum.
Users can easily plug in with other softwares
It is a tool for algorithmic modeling that assists
which makes the design even more efficient. For
in design and editing of complex shapes. Free
installation, RAM should be minimum of 8GB and
modeling with NURBS is its speciality. The software
Graphics should be minimum of 4 GB while 6GB is
is used by the architects and landscape designers
recommended.
for better experience in design while interior
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The software is used by the architects and landscape designers for better experience
in design while interior designers use it for visualization of the spaces with different
elements and quick validation of ideas due to its fast rendering.
The software can enhance the realism in the atmosphere with cloud settings, day,
time and time.
Cinematic view and 360° Panorama function even enhances the whole experience.
The software has a rich library of elements and the export function is also very
powerful.
Users can easily plug in with other softwares which makes the design even more
efficient. For installation, RAM should be minimum of 8GB and Graphics should be
minimum of 4 GB while 6GB is recommended.
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Twinmotion is an architecture visualization tool developed by Unreal engine which
is a game engine developed by epic games. This software renders the design and
produces high quality images, panoramas and 360° panorama from design data very
quickly and easily. The render time is very fast in this software that leads to efficient
design.
Rather than architecture, it is also used by landscaping professionals and in the

field of construction and urban planning. Timelapsing the vegetation’s growth and
setting the lifespan of the trees have to be its distinguishing feature from other
software. It also simulates the passage of seasons affecting trees, rain, snow, etc.
The software has a great scattering tool that allows to paint assets in the terrain
surfaces. The software allows to animate things, cars and people too. In comparison
to enscape, twinmotion is a bit hard to learn.
For installation, the system should have a minimum of 4GB Ram while recommended
is 8GB and more. The minimum Graphics card required is 1GB while recommended
is 4GB.
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Archicad
The software is used by the architects and should be minimum of 8GB and Graphics should
landscape designers for better experience be minimum of 4 GB while 6GB is recommended.
in design while interior designers use it for
The software is capable of digital representation
visualization of the spaces with different elements
of physical and functional characteristics of a
and quick validation of ideas due to its fast
building. The comprehensive library aids to create
rendering. The software can enhance the realism
complex designs along with freeform organic
in the atmosphere with cloud settings, day, time
shapes too. The software allows to realize
and time.
architectural visions.
Cinematic view and 360° Panorama function even
Most of the architects use this software from the
enhances the whole experience. The software
beginning phase till construction phase. It assists
has a rich library of elements and the export
to turn the conceptual design into compelling
function is also very powerful. Users can easily
imagery of future building. For installation, RAM
plug in with other softwares which makes the
should be minimum of 8GB and Graphics should
design even more efficient. For installation, RAM
be minimum of 2GB
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Autodesk 3ds Max developed by Autodesk, also It has interesting features of compositing
known as “Max” by engineers and architects is a integration and Adobe Ae (After effects)
professional 3D modeling, texturing and rendering interoperability. The software provides every
software. The software uses the polygon modeling feature that is required for advanced rigging and
method which gives users specific control over animation.
individual meshes through X, Y and Z coordinates,
Rather than architecture and engineering, it
which appear as a group of vertices, edges, and
offers 3D modeling, rendering and animating to
faces.
industries like motion graphics, game design and
It has a configurable user interface and allows film editing too. It is a premium software and for
users to activate most program functions from the installation, minimum 4GB RAM is required
multiple interface elements, resulting in a highly while the recommended memory is 8GB or more.
efficient workflow.
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Dynamo is an open source visual In the modern age of science and
programming language developed technology, the development of new and
for Revit that allows to type lines powerful softwares for architecture
of codes and the output of the lines is a continuous process. With the new
is displayed on Revit. It creates an softwares, comes new features and
algorithm consisting of nodes which powerful tools to make the workflow
later creates the product. The whole more efficient and less time consuming.
software works on a series of nodes. The new and powerful softwares aided
The software is used to model and the people to visualize the design well.
analyze complex geometries, automate However the students and professional
repetitive processes and human error. architects should choose the best
The software is easy to learn due to software to learn according to the need
its interface, efficient visually oriented and interest rather than spending time
workflows and simple language which on all the softwares.
leads to efficient workflows with Revit
software.
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Revit is a BIM software developed in The software has aided architects and
1997 which is one of the powerful tools engineers to develop and interact with
for the overall lifecycle of the project models by introducing automation,
i.e. from beginning to completion. The useful functionalities and new
software is capable of the creation approaches in the field of architecture
of floor plans, sessions, elevations, and construction. For installation, the
3D models and rendering too. The system should have a minimum of
photorealistic rendering through it has 8GB Ram while recommended is 16GB
helped for proper visualization. Quick
and accurate workflow and working
environment delivered through the
software has helped in time and cost
management too.
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HIDDEN WORLD BEHIND PATAN DURBAR SQUARE
COURTYARD SETTLEMENT OF TICHHU GALLI
BY:
Rojin Maharjan
Sabin Shrestha
Sandeep Tandukar
Santosh Neupane
Sujan Manandhar
Umang Kayastha
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E very day thousand of visitors roam around Patan Durbar Square and all we focus are the busy streets
of Patan durbar area. But there is a whole different world behind those busy streets. unmapped in any
guide maps and unknown to many (unless you have your friends of that area), is the courtyard settlement
that even dates back to 2000 years old.
HIDDEN WORLD BEHIND PATAN DURBAR SQUARE

COURTYARD SETTLEMENT OF TICHHU GALLI
This is the story of the settlement of the people who worked for the construction of temples in durbar
square(particularly KRISHNA MANDIR). Shadowed door, unmarked entry, low heights at first glance seems
like just random entry to old house, but upon further advancement you are greeted with the mysterious
connection of courtyard, each courtyard or bahal with their own identity and history. A series of courtyard
connected to each other has mysterious aura reflecting the peaceful environment in the middle of the busy
streets of the Patan.
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STUDENT WORKS
| 1st year RESIDENCE DESIGN
| 2nd year INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING (COLLEGE)
| 3rd year SPORTS COMPLEX
| 4th year POST DISASTER HOUSING
| THESIS PROJECT
DESIGN COMPETITIONS
ASIAN PAINT KALIEDOSCOPE COMPETITION
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RESIDENCE DESIGN
1st YEAR PROJECT
Pratibha Dhakal
Composed By: Garima Neupane
CONCEP T AND FORM DEVELOPMEN T
Form is developed through perception

and transformation process. Everyone
was assigned to take any natural object
and sketch it. The reference for this
project was a walnut. It was sketched
out and then random lines were
traced out from the main sketch until
I finally got a form or shape that could
possibly be used as the form or plan for
residential design. And the shape that I
obtained was in close resemblence to
the biological shape of heart. The form
was further transformed and final form
was used in plan and later elevations
and 3Ds were developed.
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MAST ER PLAN
The site of the given dimentions was assigned and

requirements of the rersidence was provided. The plan
is traslated from the form derived. The form and the
planning is developed as such that the wider side of the
building faces southern side such that the solar energy
is utilized in the design. The main entrance of the
building is on the northern side. Seconadry entrance to
the building is for the maid’s room.
PLANNING
The 2 storied residence is acessed through thr entrance on the eastern side which leads to the
living room, On the ground floor, are living room, dining, kitchen, guest room, e.t.c, which are semi
private and semi public areas. The bedrooms are loacted in the 1st floor defining them as more
private areas.
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2nd Year Project: Civic College of IT and
BBA
Richa Adhikari
Composed By: Aditi Chhetri
Program:
IT and BBA with an intake of visually impaired
students and normal students
Concept:
Socialization and Sustainability
Socialization:
By designing the environment in such a way that
encourages a desired range of social behavior
of students towards some goal or set and just to
increase vitality in every space.
And socialization of the environment concerning
students in the terms of color, texture, smell, pathway,
and symbols.
Texture:
Identify the orientation
Smell:
Clues about the space
Sound:
Orienting the space
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MASTER PLAN
As the purpose was to design a college, at first I separated the pedestrian way and vehicular way
the purpose and main motive of the college must so that students could walk and enjoy their every
be reflected. Considering every functional space, moment freely. I even designed a Pati system
emotions of every student, and public-private areas ‘waiting space’ for the students to increase their
I designed my college thoroughly. So, at first, I gave vitality among them. I designed the café in such a
an entrance from two points, where one point is for way that I could distinguish itself as a public use café
normal students and staff whereas the other entry and semi-private use café by playing in the contour.
point was for auditorium people to maintain their I placed the café and academic block nearer so that
privacy. students could feel the travel distance was too short
and easy to use. I even placed the library block and
So, while designing the spaces properly, interrelating
hostel block nearer to maintain privacy and as well
the interior with the exterior,and translating the
as to make it easier for hostel students too. I placed
emotions of students to the environment, I placed a
the playground at the lower level so that students
pond, a rose garden to orient the visually impaired
from the higher level could watch properly fromany
students through sound and smell, and normal
contour levels which reflects the vitality.
transition points for normal students.
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Special features of all the blocks
Auditorium: I haven’t provided a ramp for differently-abled students in the auditorium rather I have given
direct access to the differently-abled student by maintaining its contouring level. This idea could increase
the engagement of visitors.
Cafeteria: I have divided a café intothree portions; one for auditorium visitors’ use, one for students, and
the other portion for students which will maintain its privacy along with the crowdedness.
Academic block: I have provided the same block for BBA students and IT student separating their
programs through the staircase. I did so because I want to increase the socialization among the students
and maintain their vitalization throughout the college period.
Administration block: I have designed it on a contour level providing the main entrance only from the first-
floor level.
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Library block: It is one of the unique buildings among
all other buildings. Cause I have provided ramp space
throughout the building separating small spaces a side
for students which will decrease fatigue and increase the
vitality among both types of students.
Pati house: Space where any kind of students can share

their thoughts with each other and underground parking
system for staff as well.
Startup center: To encourage student participation.
Hostel block: Designing every terrace space as readable

space as we can see in its 3D form.
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BHAKTAPUR
SPORTS COMPLEX
Project by: Susan Khatiwada
Composed by: Arbind Magar
S ports Complex is a hub of sports events. It is a place

where series of Sports event occurs, where there is
every facilities for Players, Public, etc. A Sports Complex
is a large and expansive area that incorporates several
fields/ courts dedicated to a particular sports/ series of
sports.
Bhaktapur Sports Complex is a multi-event indoor

complex buit on site of an area 54361.17 sq.m.(106-13-2.2).
A place for both indoor and outdoor sports. With an aim
to design an indoor complex of unique architecture and
providing sufficient facilities for players and spectators.
Proposed to serve architecturally and functionally of
spaces and mass.
The complex consist of a multipurpose space and a

swimming pool connected by central atrium space. A
central atrium space opens up to huge plaza containing
water bodies, hedges to the front. The curved water bodies
and hedges guides the flow of energy from entrance to
the central atrium and the outdoor spaces. With a seating
number of 1200 in multipurpose hall and 1550 in swimming
pool, A total of 2750 spectators can enjoy an indoor events
at a time.
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CONCEP T / FORM DEVELOPMEN T
The concept is Cover and Bladder concept,To use bladder as a sport
which I want to show to the audience aesthetically and architecturally
and the cover which is used to cover the bladdeer will be the form and
roof, The combination of cover and bladder will serve both in sports
perspective and architecture.
Concept of planning is also of bladder and cover. Here the bladder

which is inner partconsists of playing area which is multipurpose
and swimming pool. The cover is the spaces which are built around
the central playing space. Spaces outside are provided according to
relation and public flow.
For example ticket counters, foodshop sets are provided at the

perimeter of playing space. After that circlation space is provided for
good public flow. At the perimeter of building spaces like lifts,toilets,
staircase set are provided.
This steps of spaces provided a good circulation flow to the users

thus not creating any obstacle or disturbances to the complex. Central
atrium is the connector between two huge core spaces. Here two
staircases are provided. The central space is of triple height.
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MASTER PLAN
A Sports Complex is a hub of Sports, people Outdoor play area is within a form of ampitheatre
want to engage much facilities as they can. Thus nearby park creates a sense of being in nature. As
the planning of Complex is done in that way. The per needs of public, outdoor play area is suffciently
Multipurpose Hall and Swimming Pool are its core provided and designed.
space inside.
As a public space, greenery around the surrounding
Masterplan is designed giving spaces for is very important. Thus keeping in mind open spaces
players, public flow, administration. Parking /breakout spaces are provided at every interval.
has been provided in three areas each to public,
administration and players.
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POST DISASTER HOUSING
FASHMI SETTLEMENT RECONSTRUCTION
HOUSING STUDIO
Project Authors:
Prashanta Gauli, Prashanti Pathak, Composed by:
Sandeep Tandukar, Sanjay Muktan, Umang Kayastha
Seliya Thapa, Umang Kayastha Prashanti Pathak
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Fashmi lies in the central hill district of Dolakha which is naturally and culturally sublime. The
integrated settlement of Dihi-Fashmi is a reconstructed approach of planning in which Land adapted
to pooling system to make clustered resettlement and not distant from previous household i.e. socially
accepted and culturally adaptable.
The qualitative and quantitative survey of the settlement were done for this specific project, it being
sensitive since the sentiment we attach to our home is always subjective and various inferences for the
design were made. The amount of psychological pressure of loan hits different, and this was one of the main
reasons of youth going outside the settlement for earning money, career and other facilities. Due to this, the
amount of youth living in the integrated settlement was seen low as the demographic data shows most of
the residents being 40 or above. After the devastation of earthquake and planning of the new settlement, in
terms of environment, the amount of green spaces has been decreased from 80 % to 20 % only. The little to
no presences of open as well as meaningful communal spaces was another prevalent issue seen in the new
settlement.
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T he core identity and the essence of the
“VILLAGE” was lost in the planning after
earthquake. Only the physical needs like
the byelaws and regulation of Bhimeshwor
Municipality, the physical condition of the site and
the prevailing economic situation. Following the
infrastructure and services are focused while 2015 tragedy, it also acknowledged earthquake
completely ignoring the cultural and social aspect hazards by adopting lightweight timber construction
of design. Villagers have tried to confront the lack and compressed stabilized earth blocks (CSEB) as
of social space by building the duplex model of a building material.
housing with space for gathering. However, a better
Designing the community as a low-cost housing
solution could be provided. The name of the village
project, incremental approach to housing was
FASHMI comes from the agricultural product that
the major concept of Fashmi Settlement, hence
was grown in the village, but in today’s context
utilizing the half-house model to encourage self-
there is no agricultural land in the village. So why
built expansions and reducing financial burden.
not move back in terms of planning to bring back
The concept of incremental housing is to design a
the essence of the village while also fulfilling the
house that grows with the needs and affordability of
physical aspect of design.
the people in time. The half house concept implies
The design intention was to create a settlement to that one half of the house is built in the first phase
evoke the experience of a journey to the village and with necessary facilities, and when the economic
express the village life in a contemporary world. condition and the needs of the family increases, the
The design development started by assigning the other half is developed in the second phase with
plot according to the size, need and requirement of added amenities. The design development is done in
the family and increasing the overall area of open response to the physical and social surroundings.
spaces which could be shared and enjoyed by every As a result, they are less exposed to threats and
user. Fasmi settlement was specifically tailored to changes in the environment.
the requirements of the local residents following
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P lacement of the agricultural land was directed by the flow of the natural water stream to take advantage
of the stream to aid in irrigation and for the easy connection with the forest area for the tourism
industry focused vision. Nodal points of opens space “chautara” acts as a social space bringing the essence
of village creating permeability both physically and socially. Following were the major points considered in
the village design:
• Economic opportunity for the villagers by providing agro based industry combining the tourism.
• Enough open spaces for social gathering,
• Allocation of agriculture land in the bank of natural stream
• Community space such as market space, open green space is more utilized when they are on flat ground,
• Connection of 6m road for future expansion
• Pocket of green open spaces as chautara for visual and physical permeability
• Agro based cottage industry economic stability
• Incremental housing typology for economic sustainability
• Open community and market space at central for community activity
The new designed Fashmi settlement has the characteristics of an evolving village taking into account the
ability of the growth to a village-town without compromising the needs of the present users and preferences.
The master plan is a result of a continuous design process and research that strives to solve the problem
of present and the future.
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F ashmi village, name of which derives from ‘farsi’
meaning pumpkin in Nepali has been designed
respecting its agricultural history. Agricultural
The establishment of the market space will ensure
the economic sustainability and viability of the
settlement in the long run and provide employment
lands have been preserved and provided to be opportunities to the people as well.
engaged in farming and other agricultural activities
The houses have been constructed with vernacular
that also saves the soil and prevents the emerging
and contemporary materials to evoke the
built-up spaces in the village. Agro-based industry
characteristics of a contemporary settlement with
has been proposed where the agricultural products
emerging needs. The site has abundance of bamboo
can be converted to their by-products and sold in
and the bamboo has been used in the design to
the market within and outside the settlement.
cut off the cost and use local materials. Moreover,
The innate necessity of any sustainable settlement the construction using bamboo, CSEB blocks, mud
is its market place, so a market space has been plaster, wood, steel and straw has created a unique
provided in the Fashmi settlement as well to ease vernacular-contemporary form that will become
the people of traveling to Charikot which is the the signature of the settlement. Vernacularity in
nearest market at present time. architecture, behaviorology and life mapping has
been respected and integrated in the design.
PHASE 1
INCREMENTAL STRATEGY
PHASE 2
PHASE 3
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FASHMI SETTLEMENT RECONSTRUCTION
HOUSING STUDIO
Total of five typologies have been developed considering the site requirements, economic stability, needs
of the society and other various regions. Based in the orientation of the plot provision of either courtyard
or the aagan in the sun facing direction and based on the economic condition detached or row housing. The
incremental concept of housing shall ease people of their economic burden while constructing the house
and live peacefully in their own terms.
Architecture is about fulfilling the needs of the people and the community, to bring happiness to them, to
reform the society to a new direction and to create spaces that will be experienced in a different perspective
by the users, and that is what we have strived to achieve in this project. Learning and relearning architecture,
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THE WELL BEING FOREST
HOLISTIC WELLNESS AND RETREAT CENTRE
Project Author:
Sunita Ligal
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The proposed wellness and retreat centre is approach of enhancing consciousness, relief, and peace for
people through architecture in natural environment . The project explores dimension of architecture that
will help people to uplift their wellbeing aiding in healthier and happier individual and designed for all people
exploring cut fills of Nagarkot as their destination and explores the relationship of wellbeing and natural
connection with architecture .The project is Biomimicry of environmental wellness aspect of forest to
human wellbeing spect either through its functionl co-reltion or through the its physical form .
Adressing the increasing global pandemic,human increasing mental and physical tarumatic incident either
through hectic life, busy schdule, pollution and global visualization etc , the wellness centre for both tourist
and local individual is propoposed catering both human and natural wellbeing. This healing and wellness
center have no dimension for physical health disabilities and problems solution and psychic reorientation
aspect are not considered.Inspired by frank loyld Wright aspcet of good building ideas and try to take
cohernetly through out the project, i.e. “The good building is not one that hurts the landscape but is one that
makes the landscape more beautiful than it was before that building was built”
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THE WELL BEING FOREST
CONCEPT AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Wellness,refers to balance between mind and body.

Talking analogue to mind as human and body as
environment, the balancing environment between
human and environment is nature itself which may
include vegetation, water body, and air so on. The
premising balancing elements between human and
environment is Forest and vegetation as my site lies
in lap of forest, I gave prioritized to it beside that
human civilization started from forest and changed
slowly to urban monotone life, and now days people
are wandering in nature for sort of wellness.
1- PARKING
2- ADMINISTRATION
3-WELLNESS PROMOTION BLOCK
4- THERAPY POOL
5- MEDITATION HALL
6-WASH ROOMS
7- WELLNESS TREATMENT BLOCK
8- LIBRARY
9- DIET AND NUTRITION BLOCK
10- DORMITORY BUILDING
11- VILLAS
12-STAFF QUARTER
13- GUARD HOUSE
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The master plan is based to cater more environmental
balance, building are mostly south orientated for more
natural light and cross ventilation . Solely based with
zoning ideas with administration at entrance and
followed by wellness promotion block, then treatment
zone and finally with dormitory and staff at exit controlled
by guard house at exit. The idea of zoning was developed
maintaining privacy and smooth flow of functioning and
based with forest analogue. The expressive function and
confident developing zone are compared to trunk and
proposed at entry and they as first thing we noticed and
encountered is trunks and they are mostly independent.
The protective functions and preventive treatment zone
are proposed underground to depicts root No specific
path to every building are provided as forest characterize
path finding explorative ideas and no limited pathways
are provided over there.
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T he form of building were developed
with reference to character of
forest with trunk of tress and crown
hall space. Most of building are over
hanging in trunk like structure with
functional space above the trunk.
Thus depicting the identity character
of forest the structure and form were
developed. The building are circular
with dome roof and have trunk like
column structure supporting the
building.
The building block will be independent

and will not be connected on ground
floor as the trunk of tree are not
connected to each other whereas
the function above ground will be
connected with each as the branches
leaves of tress are connected to each
other in forest. Thus building will be
connected with each other on other
level above ground.Open balcony
eating space in nutrition block to
enjoy nature and surrounding as well
as surrounding activity of dancing,
sings.
Open dance and music therapy area

to develop more socializing space
and develop confidence to users and
accommodated open orchestra vibes
to surrounding users. Niches and
nooks resting space to provide cool
and fun spaces. Full glazed window
Aspired by thoughts,” To clean min
at treatment block are proposed insects,bathed in sweat and wash
for maximum connectivity and
transparency to nature.
The structure of building is supported The retreat center program are mainly categorized on basis of
by double column system with one treatment approach , self catering approach and relaxation. As
main hidden column structure and wellness and retreat are not short termed basis ,they should be
one exposed column structure. The enact in every daily lives. Thus considering those three different
bulkiness and heaviness of column aspect promotive zone,protective zone and hypnotic zone are
is minimized and lightened by functionalized.
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number at angle of 10 degree which wellness and develop confidence, easiness to users. It consist of
are fragmented as tree branches to open dance and music hall at ground level and gym at above.
provide vibes of tree.
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nd all one must be dirty themselves with nature, to be bitten by
hed by waterfall and dressed by sunlight.”
Wellness treatment zone facilitates treatment The Hypnotic zone include relaxing space such as
approaches and consist spa, massage, villas,dormitory .The dormitory block have capacity
massotherapies’ unit and yoga hall unit along with of total 40 users with individual as well as group
open workshop hall at ground floor. .The meditation suite and 7 Holidays villa with capacity of 18 users
block and library is provided at outer fringe of site with luxury bedroom, living, pantry and bathroom
to avoid from disturbance and to provide maximum and large balcony to view natural space and lies in
vibes of forest. The open ground floor is used for yoga uppermost terrain.
and exercise with maximum air circulation where
.
as meditation space is provided underground and
exterior individual yoga space beneath tree having
vibes of natural bird sounds, air hustle.
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U sing Typical Local material
tone mood, that is suitable
both structurally and emboss with
surrounding forest context and
climate. Maximum green space
and environment make user more
connected with natural space.
The outer wall and façade are

constructed with Ferro cement with
white Kamero (white mud texture)
finishing as local building over area has
similar finishing and to provide essence
of locality the material is selected. The
roof are provided with wooden finishing
texture to create contrast and harmony
with wooden trunk and branches over
the forest and to be synchronized and
blend to surrounding.
Maximum open space are provided with

green soft surfaces rather than hard
surfaces. Thus the whole complex and
wellness center have same exterior
color and material mood where as it
varies on interior according to function “Good design is as little design as possi
and purpose of building. Mostly wooden
texture contrast with white color is
aspects, and the products are not burde
proposed in interior of building.
Design inferences from various case Starting journey from dark shabby pathway with smell of fresh
studies had been try to implement mud, plants and water visuals users encountered a great
in fullest with dramatic staircase artificial human canopy tree at entry patio for resting and
to make space more engaging and waiting and similar structure at exit to maintain harmony of
viable. Organic design maintaining forest .The entry and exit create a loop with dark entrance and
transparent flow of private ,semi public lightened exit demonstrating journey of unwellness to wellness
and public space had enhanced design approaches and in the loop of function the users are introduced
with ideas of cold bath and warm bath various function according to their preferences, and preferences
collaborating its respective coloring are based on wellness traveler motives data.
scheme.
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ible. Less, but better – because it concentrates on the essential
ened with non-essentials. Back to purity. Back to simplicity.” –
Dieter Rams
Thus the project is design to a healthy and great fun and cool spaces with niches, nooks and
interesting space that cater all our three aspect i.e. hidden gardens.
mind, body and soul with both natural and human
For behavior setting of human affordance space with
built intervention and collaborated object hood of
maximum opportunities to act and react, to think
wellness architecture which include functional,
response are provided thus The wellness center
typological, along with phenomenal dimension which
provide great breakout zone and relaxing space for
include body expressive, emotion, aesthetics. Being
users with great variation of sensory experience
limited to cultural and social aspect of wellbeing,
within the introverted forest site for various users
the wellness center also cater various design
and their multi-functional needs.
modalities, visual impression, and soundscape with
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An interview with
AR. NIRAN MAHARJAN

3 DOTS ARCHITECTS
TEXT: GARIMA NEUPANE AND SHREEJA MAHARJAN
O n the 9th of May,

we reached the 3
dots architect’s office at
and he added” Architecture
is not just about theory,
it’s about what gets on the
Jawalakhel to sit for a talk drawing, and eventually
with Ar Niran Maharjan. on the site. A good theory
Just a few minutes away cannot be complete without
from the bustling traffic of its equal counterpart, the
Jawalakhel, we were invited design.”
into the surprisingly tranquil
We observed in most of the
office by Ar. Maharjan 3 Dots design, a beautiful
himself. He is the co-leader juxtaposition of traditional
of the firm, 3 dots architects, Nepalese architecture and
which he co-founded with classical architecture in
two of his college mates, a contemporary scenario
Suyog Kayastha and Sandip and we asked him if it was
Puri, seven years ago, and his signature style. “It’s an
which now stands as one interesting question for
of the fastest-growing me.”, he said.
architectural firms in Nepal.
Niran dai (as he insisted us
on not calling him ‘sir’) was
cordial, vibrant, and candid
while inviting us in; and as
we sat for the interview,
we knew it was certainly
going to be an insightful and
interesting talk.
Making us feel comfortable,
he humbly preceded by
asking us to introduce
ourselves, and what design
meant to us. He listened to us
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He had done his internship in A not architects Furthermore, when asked about the architect’s
where they preferred modern volumes, playing creative freedom and about how much of the
in axis, with clean volumes, exposed bricks, and design style is client-driven, he explained that
clean volumetric composition. He had worked clients specify what type of building they want,
there for two and a half years which formed a basis but they don’t specify the design style. They often
of design for him. find freedom in fusion, in whichever style the
client chooses, except for the case where the
After his thesis, he joined Sarosh Pradhan and
client wants original style.” If some clients ask for
Associates, where they preferred buildings with
modern design, we do what clients ask for.” He
a character like traditional and classical designs.
added. It is sometimes hard to define what exactly
There he fused traditional/classical elements
is modern but it’s more interesting, and there are
with the modern design, which was appreciated
more parameters to play with.
because it had the character and context, and was
functional as well. He added “That’s where my
design principle, my strength, and my architecture
developed. My journey started there.”
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AR. NIRAN MAHARJAN
3 DOTS ARCHITECTS
TEXT: GARIMA NEUPANE AND SHREEJA MAHARJAN
He also shared with us the way the team works in 3

dots office. The senior architects, mostly, handle the
conceptual part of the design as well as deal with the
clients, and when a concept is visualized and clear,
then the junior architects are assigned to do the
detailed drawings. They believe in communication
and learning from each other, therefore, a good idea
from either a senior or a junior architect is always
appreciated equally. Handing out works to the new
hands is very essential as well since it brings new
ideas to the table, making it all more interesting and
also steers the design away from monotony
Magazine team: We see that in the Residential Villa in Budhanilkantha,

rammed earth construction is being used. How was your experience working
with this construction technology which is gaining popularity in our context?
In this strategy, the starting point is always building

Niran dai: We used the theme “critical regionalism” orientation, and we strategically placed the bedroom
in this design and also tried to showcase local at the southwest corner, facing the courtyard, such
culture through traditional design elements. It is a that the morning sun would also reach the room.
modest building project with a low profile with just As per insulation, we first thought of using a cavity
2 stories, subtle with nature, and has elements of wall, but a large quantity of brick would be used for
sustainability. The client is a 75 years old man and it and the client also suggested discarding brick,
had an allergic reaction to AC. Consequently, we thus we decided on rammed earth. The span of the
were encouraged to follow a passive design strategy rammed earth is low, thus we designed a hybrid
and, thus, we conducted meticulous energy analysis. structure with RCC and rammed earth. When in an
earthquake, rammed earth vibrates with a different
frequency than concrete structure, and we needed
to design the junctions between RCC and rammed
earth keeping that in mind. This might be the first
hybrid structure designed with rammed earth and
RCC in Nepal. It is an important project for us, a
residence in 4 ropani land with rammed earth as
these design opportunities are very rare.
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residences to this 42-crore project was a big
leap and we had almost lost the contract of
the project because of our lack of experience
if it wasn’t for Rajesh sir. Ar. Rajesh Thapa,
the present president of SONA helped to
manage a team and he guided us through
this project. We learned from this project
that the harder part of the design process is
the execution. We also understood the need
for an experienced architect.
We learned a lot about official work, finances,
structure, the importance of coordination,
and most importantly how to deal with
clients. In retrospect, I see that we learned
a lot from the project. The initial design
concept didn’t come to life as clearly since
the client changed their needs frequently but
this project taught us a lot.
Talking about its design, our design

philosophy was sustainable architecture
and sustainable technology. We designed an
L-shaped building with a central courtyard
that had components of sustainability
including cavity walls, the green roof
above chemical rooms, double glazed
windows, inclined lines with solar panels,
and an energy-efficient lift system. We
had researched HEPA filters which used
nanotechnology and controlled indoor air
quality to be 10 times cleaner than outdoor
air. This project taught us many things very
early in our careers.
Niran dai: Looking back now, we were just kids
back then as it was just after we completed
our thesis. We had just won the rural housing
design competition and received a 2 lakh
rupees cash prize from K.P Oli himself and this
motivated us to participate in the NAST building
design competition. This competition also had
a cash prize and it was Rs. 75k for 3rd place
and that amount meant a lot back then, so
Sandip and Suyog and I worked on this project
together again in a hope to win the 3rd prize
but surprisingly we got shortlisted for the
presentation of the first prize. We had a feeling
that we’d win after the presentation since it
went well, and we won. But at that time, we just
had 4-5 months of experience in the field, and
we had mostly designed residences only and
and barely constructed one. From the design of
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Magazine team: We see that in the Residential Villa in Budhanilkantha, rammed
earth construction is being used. How was your experience working with this
construction technology which is gaining popularity in our context?
N iran dai: Firstly, the site was in a rural

area with about four and half hours of
travel in the pickup truck, and transporting
modern building materials would affect the
cost adversely and the environmental hazard
that would create cannot be neglected. So, our
first idea was to promote the local materials.
We spent a week at the site exploring the soil,
local stone resources, slates, water source,
and community forest and found a rocky hill
about 10km from the site. Since, the client
was a local person from that region, the
supply of stones and timber was feasible.
Also, the black soil found there provides good
insulation, which is good for the environment
and health and is sustainable. We had a plan
to make floor tiles from the same soil but due
to covid, the project was put to a pause.
Magazine team: The form the of Hattisar commercial complex is unique and
interesting, what was the design concept behind it?
Niran dai: A building in motion. Hattisar is a

commercial area and there is a constant flow
of people in that area and a building in such an
area should be dynamic, not stagnant. Also, we
added a curved feature to a wall to represent
the flow which will be an iconic structure. The
commons in Bangkok have a staircase that
leads to the courtyard on the upper level. This
is one of my favorite designs and I wanted
to add this element of connecting straight to
another level. Planning and function-wise, it
has 3 blocks. The 9 storied apartment building
at the back and the 5-storied commercial
building facing the road are split by a 3-storey
cutout courtyard in the middle to provide
sunlight. The main concept is derived from
sunlight and the fact that a building should be
dynamic.
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Magazine team: What is the project you’re most proud of?
Niran dai: Pulchowk garden, and it got appreciation from everyone. Another one must be index
furniture’s apartment building in Sanepa, its interior work is very clean and satisfying. ‘Somewhere
in Kathmandu’, ‘Pasa Dehli’, and ‘Roadhouse café’ are some other projects that I find quite satisfying.
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Magazine team: Would you like to these senses, in reality by traveling. Passion
give some advice to young architects and dedication are equally important since
and students of architecture for these motivate us to do the hard work.
excelling in their careers as well as
academics?
Niran dai was clear in his vision, precise in
his words; and truly warm and genuine in
Niran dai: My advice to final semester students his gestures. It was an afternoon where we
is not to keep a high aim on the thesis but put all got something to contemplate, for a long
effort into the design more. What I mean to say time. After motivating us through his works
is, choose the projects that are easy to gather and his words, Niran dai then bid us farewell.
information on, something your supervisor We four left the office with more love for
can also guide you through. That way there architecture and visions of our future in the
will be more time for you to work on your field of architecture and also the gratitude for
design. As for students doing their internship, the time and wisdom Niran dai bestowed on
I advise you to learn everything needed for us. His motivating words had been stuck in
a complete residential design. Adding more our minds.
to it, professionally it takes about 2-3 years
to make it for an architect. The frustration
will hit everyone, take it as a part of life but
grow from it. It pans out if dedication and
passion are there. Be knowledgeable, so that
the research time in design shortens. If you “To be a
want to apply for aboard, learn the necessary
good architect,
software, prepare for the subject you want to
study later, choose a thesis project and put
together the portfolio taking that in mind. And
one needs to be
I highly encourage you to travel before you get
caught up in work.
Magazine team: Can you share a good person

your secrets behind this successful
endeavor of the firm in such a short
time? first.”
Niran dai: First of all, one needs to be a
good person to be successful, have good
communication skills, and also be true to his
words. Then comes teamwork, research, and
exposure. As they say “If you want to walk a
short distance then you walk alone, but if you
want to walk miles, teamwork is essential.”
Lastly one needs to be knowledgeable and
curious since these things aid in the design
and instigate creativity, and one can gather
knowledge by reading texts and analyzing
drawings or by living the design through all
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COMIC
By: Shreeja Maharjhan
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My Internship Experience
Edited by Sushmita Gautam
Bandana Rasali Isha Dahal

IFID Nepal Dfinder Architects
This period of seeking an internship can be quite I used to anticipate internships as easy as they
overwhelming and confusing, as you have no idea could be, but it was way beyond that. When it
what to expect from the firms and consultancies comes to learning about practicalities and actually
out there or what they may be expecting as implementing them in our field, My experience was
an intern from you. I was having a hard time a bit of an emotional roller coaster. I experienced
too, but these firms know the fact that you are happy, sad, bored, exciting, and fun days within
just an intern. So, you will be asked to perform a desperately short amount of time. Personally,
the most basic tasks at first. Well talking about work life is harsh. That’s the reality that hit me
my journey, it was quite fulfilling. In these few within the 1st week. Later I learned to cope with
months, I learned so many things, things that are the environment and situation. As cliché as it
not quite discussed during our design processes might sound, my 1st work experience as an intern
in classrooms. I know it might sound a little cliché built me out to become a stronger individual. I’ve
that the things you learn in college don’t prepare learned to step ahead in every possible thing that
you for the real world. But it’s the truth. Working in I want to try to become even better.
the real world was in fact a different experience.
With every new problem, coming up with a new and
creative solution was in fact, fun and challenging.
The internship period will teach you teamwork,
punctuality, and workmanship, and remember
you will learn the most by discussing. You should
never be afraid to ask anything. I was quite lucky
to find a friendly work environment. They treated Pragya Upadhaya
me like a family and never got tired of my most
Shah Consult International (P.) Ltd.
immature and curious questions of mine. With
every new project, you will be learning new things. My internship experience was rather challenging,
But the internship period is not always rainbows but still an intriguing one. As students, we’re
and butterflies. There will be times when you cramped to our tasks with no exposure to
might make mistakes or feel humiliated. Maybe the proper environment, but when you enter
some firms will expect you to work beyond your a workspace, you’ll realize things are quick-
working hours or maybe you will be given tasks paced. My advice - interact! Just by studying how
that you are not supposed to do as an architect professionals approach design-linked problems, I
intern. Just be prepared to face everything with a picked up and refined unique skills and techniques,
positive attitude. which were way beyond our coursework and
theoretical judgment. My valuable takeaway would
be the long-term ties and connections which I had
forged with my colleagues and fellow interns. I
will always cherish and treasure my days at SCI
for life!
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Priyanka Gurung Sujan Shrestha
Sarosh Pradhan and Associates A for Architecture
My time at SPA, During my practicum, I joined I was fortunate enough to get a chance to participate
Sarosh Pradhan and Associates(SPA) at Jyatha, in an internship program at A for Architecture,
Thamel as a trainee architect. Being an intern a young architecture studio based in Nepal. The
at SPA was a remarkable and memorable founders of A for Architecture are young emerging
experience in my academic career that gave me architects who want to alter the way architecture is
a glimpse into my future working environment as perceived in the Nepalese context. My experience
an architect. SPA and the overall experience I had during this short period of 4 and a half months was
here gave me numerous opportunities to perform beyond what words could explain. It was a home
and improve myself, and have made me more away from home. The way we were taught was
mature and reasonable in my approach to tasks completely different from what they used to teach
and ideas. The internship experience enabled me in college. The atmosphere there was friendly,
to see the professional world more clearly and yet productive. This internship provided me with
exposed me to many points of view on the newest an incredible learning experience. Every task we
things and people I was introduced to. Project accomplished in our internship was a milestone in
conceptualization, the entire design process, our architectural development. Every blunder we
simple workarounds, interacting with clients and made was an important lesson. Most importantly,
consultants, pitching techniques, bill of quantities I learned to think out of the box. Oh, and the food
and tender document preparation, and many more was good, too good. Time flies by, doesn’t it? Thank
interesting work processes were covered. you, AFA, for this wonderful learning experience.
It’s impossible to comprehend the exposure I

received while working here. I picked up a lot of
knowledge throughout the practicum period in
many different ways. For me, SPA transcended
beyond architecture. I really enjoyed our casual
conversations about current events with Ar
Sarosh Pradhan, as well as our presentations on a
variety of topics, both mildly amusing and serious;
the office’s creative space revitalization project;
the architecture competition; our weekly Friday
games; musical evenings; wandering around the
streets of Thamel; and many more. Working with
Team SPA was such a beautiful journey that was
educational, exciting, demanding, and, of course,
enjoyable as I got to know a whole new group of
wonderful individuals.
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10th ASIAN PAINTS DESIGN COMPETITION 2021
B.Arch. 4th year (2074 batch)
D epartment of Architecture in collaboration

with Asian Paints, the sponsor of the program
organizes a Design Competition annually for 4th
The award carries cash prize as follows:
year students. Main objective of the competition are • 1st Prize: Rs. 50,000
to provide an opportunity to the students to foster
• 2nd Prize: Rs. 25,000
competency, design excellence and leadership
quality in them; and to explore the creative design • 3rd Prize: Rs. 15,000
solutions to an architectural problem. This is a
Project Title: Apartments in Nagarjun Land pooling
unique opportunity for students to explore their
projects.
creative ideas, develop them and translate into
physical reality. Location: - Nagarjun Municipality
Competition Award The competition is designed to challenge and seek

creativity with ideas and concepts in architectural
The award of competition will be in the form of the
design, as well as landscape design or site planning.
certificate and cash prizes. The certificate and prize
This competition aims to promote alternative
money will be awarded to top three participants
solutions to housing, coming up wWith affordable
and sustainable units with limited size to the urgent
demands for a house of growing urban population.
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Master Plan
Taking in account the major factor, i.e. the setbacks from
every side of the site. BUFFER created using BERMS and
used setbacks as a landscape elements for different
purpose like cycling and running track.
Facade
BALAUSTRADE AND LOUVERS are the main elements defining
the identity of the facade. Balaustrade acts as a holding for
the planters and railings, whereas lOUVERS gives the unique
identity and acts as a duct for building services.
MODULARITY: The idea of using prefab element to reduce the

cost can be implemented in case of the balaustrade.
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Interior Plan
Considering the SUN PATH, focusing on the optimum natural ventilation and sun space- the interior planning has been
done. Also the social aspect of PRIVACY i.e. the position of living room and bedroom and their connection with the joyful
space has been carefully planned. The possibility of joyful space has been enhanced by connecting it to the living space
of the Interior Planning.
MODULARITY: THE idea of prefab structure units has also been applied while planning the rooms,
The idea of 1 bhk(1 aana) for 8m*4m and 2 bhk(2 aana) for 2*(8m*4m) and 3bhk(2.5 aana) for 2.5*(8m*4m) has been
implemented for simplistic and modular concept of prefab structure.
Design Ideas
Main goal of design was to create a interactive space

in vertical platform to boost the Social moral of the
residents. The circulation space connected with the
natural environment opens a door of opportunity for daily
interaction, thus creating the SOCIAL and JOYFUL SPACE.
Joyful Spaces
The “open to nature” environment between the stairs,
houses the different landscape elements that residents
can enjoy like berms, small space, libraries space. This
space acts as a social space distracting the residents
from their busy urban life.
In today’s context children cannot play outside their house

and that have affected them in a lot of different ways,
this vertical space in the apartment can be the solution,
which allows children to play and socially interact,
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THE HILL DWELLING Project by: Umang Kayastha
The Hill Dwellings is an apartment complex in The site at present is an agricultural land, so it is
Nagarjun hills that strives to coexist with the necessary to save the culture of farming even if
nature, harmonizing the relation between man its through urban farming. The Hill Dwellings is a
and the environment while also providing a response to the Save Soil movement which gives a
beautiful living experience in the serene hill side new way to build dwellings without compromising
at an affordable rate. The Hill Dwellings provides on the agricultural practices.
a simple solution to the housing problem in Nepal.
Generally, the rooms on apartments facing the
The most common major problems in apartments north are dark and cold due to lack of sunlight and
in Nepal are: it is the prime right of everyone to get light. Here,
in ‘The Hill Dwellings’ each apartment units, except
1. Apartment buildings lack natural heat and light,
for 1BHK are made double heighted to incorporate
as a result they feel dark and cold.
heat and light to the rooms lying in the northern
2. Apartment buildings lack social spaces and side.
people are often isolated from each other.
To do that double heighted volumes in the southern
3. Apartments don’t feel like home. side is cut off that provides heat and light not only
to the northern rooms but also provides a green
The Hill Dwellings challenges the conventional
space like roof garden to the residents. The roof
typologies of apartment buildings in Nepal to
garden becomes a courtyard that is enclosed by
rethink housing scenario in Nepal; to save the
the apartment units and is also a social space
remaining land, to give back ground to the nature,
besides being a sunspace.
to respect the site and to coexist in a symbiotic
relationship with the nature.
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Due to this, most of the apartment units are
connected to a green space that acts like a front
yard of the house. Moreover, the double heighted
rooms that connects to the double heighted green
lawn brings a sense of home in the apartment.
Generally, the ground floor of the apartment

buildings are place for parking and is dead and
isolated. So, here in ‘The Hill Dwellings’ , places of
common activities are placed in the ground floor
of each tower to bring life and aWmbience to the
ground floor. Also, due to the site contours, the
ground floor is a double heighted space that makes
the first floor the third level maximizing views and
light to the first floor.
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Nagarjun Apartments Project by: Yunish B. Chhetri
“Following the contours”
Considering the high level difference of the site, the buildings were designed in
a way that respects the contours, not only in the planning but also in the overall
shape of the building, which was divided into three sections with one section
being lower than the others.
For maximum sunlight, the buildings

are oriented S-E. Breaks are created
to accommodate open spaces and
setback requirements. Landscapes,
windows, and louvers are also
patterned in a zigzag pattern, which
creates several open spaces and an
intriguing building facade. The primary
construction material is bricks, which
are left exposed showing a traditional
feel. Louvers have been used both
horizontally and vertically depending
on climatic conditions, and green roofs
have also been considered.
There are a total of 5 units with a

community block. Each block has
a total of 30 units which combined
makes a total of 150 units in total which
are arranged as:
Ground Floor: 2bhk, Hall, Laundry,
1-4th Foor: Two 1bhk, 2bhk,3bhk,
5-6th Floor: Two 2bhk, 3bhk,
7-8th Floor: Three 2bhk,
9-10th Floor: Two 2bhk
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Of the five units, three have basements
and two do not, but in the event the
need arises, all units could also have
basements. It has been ensured that
the units are separated at a minimum
distance of 6 m. In a similar manner, the
landscape follows the zigzag pattern of
the unit and is composed of both hard
and soft surfaces such as greens, water
bodies, and trees. To facilitate changing,
the swimming pool is located near the
community building that houses the
public toilets.
Four floors make up the community

block. Located on the ground floor are
the grocery, the health room, and the
public restrooms. The first floor houses
the office and the restaurant. Gyms with
their own restrooms are located on
the third floor, while community halls
are located on the top floor. Similarly,
the community building has also been
designed in a similar fashion to the
apartment building with exposed brick
facades and alternate windows with
louvers arranged in alternating patterns.
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ASIS MINI EXPO - 2022 Text: Umang kayastha
The idea for ASIS mini expo conceived in a time on our hands to actually work for the event.
conversation between Ruchi, Santosh and me as We didn’t have any financial support and zero
we were sitting in the green corridor’s chautari budget so we, the ASIS committee had to deposit
discussing the next step for ASIS in 2022. We certain amount of money ourselves to organize
were talking about starting a magazine team and the event. The whole event was properly planned
holding other events to create interaction among a day before and structured in the morning of the
students in the architecture department. Ruchi, event day. Ruchi, Prashant and I were the main
one of my closest friends who is really good at organizers and led the team.
organizing and managing events pointed out that
the first years (077 batch) had just completed their The event was made possible through the
high-rise models and suggested in displaying the generous helping hands of our magazine’s
models right there on the green corridor between volunteer team and the 074 batch (organizing
canteen and F-block. Santosh and I loved the idea committee) who helped in the management of the
and started planning for the small event. furniture placements, notice board arrangement,
decoration of the venue and the display of the
The small display of the high-rise model soon projects. The plain and boring pathway turned into
turned into a display of projects by first and a vibrant space during the event.
second years which eventually turned into a mini-
exhibition where students of all years could exhibit A massive crowd visited the expo which included
any of their works. In this process of discussions many of our teachers and students even from
and meetings, the magazine team also got formed other departments, Campus chief and guests.
and evolved comprising of members from every The event was a huge success as we got positive
batches. Although the event was pre-planned, we response from our department, campus chief and
didn’t have enough other students as well.
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There was a positive
The transformation of a The mini expo was
interaction between
normal pathway to a vibrant an experiment for us
seniors and juniors which
social space dictates the to organize a bigger
as necessary in our case
necessity of event spaces exhibition in the days to
and this helped in a shared
and management within the come.
learning.
campus.
An experience of
We also got to discover our
With right design and teamwork and event
talented juniors and our
management, any place can management was learnt
fellow juniors got to learn
be turned into an ambient from it.
from their seniors.
space.
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Mandala art as a Therapy
Isha Dahal
Art and architecture are very closely related. One can merely exist
without the other. Art has become a way to express emotions without
having to put them into letters. In the past, art was used to narrate
stories and express thoughts, since art can be clearly understood by
those who cannot read.
As an architecture student, art, for me, works like therapy. A fine

piece of art is a visual pleasure to my eye. Visualization and mental
construction of an artistic piece play a crucial role in working as a
meditation for me. It’s not only a hobby anymore. It helps me establish
my creativity too.
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LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROJECT 5TH YEAR
SANDEEP TANDUKAR
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12 Diébédo Francis Kéré

WORD OF THE DAY

ASIS MINI EXPO – 2022

ART WORK 102

Wooden Art Pavillion

Diébédo Francis Kéré

“What is the role of architecture in contexts of

“I remember the room where my

Vault roof made out of BTC bricks

He built a primary school in his village, Gando

A house in the hill

Locally available materials like clay, timber, red mud, lime,

As a consequence of the constant movements of people from

Locally available materials and local workmanship build

Door and windows

V erandah is made up of wooden

Doors are very small in their size;

Windows are very small and made

Earlier staircases were made out

Light and Ventilation

Post Earthquake Dwellings

Dwelling is built over a DPC foundation,

As an architecture student and an architect, one requires

Two mediums are used to draw the objects. Hand drawing/

From very convenient softwares to tough softwares,

Rather than architecture, it is also used by landscaping professionals and in the

HIDDEN WORLD BEHIND PATAN DURBAR SQUARE

CONCEP T AND FORM DEVELOPMEN T

Form is developed through perception

The site of the given dimentions was assigned and

Pati house: Space where any kind of students can share

Startup center: To encourage student participation.

Hostel block: Designing every terrace space as readable

S ports Complex is a hub of sports events. It is a place

Bhaktapur Sports Complex is a multi-event indoor

The complex consist of a multipurpose space and a

Concept of planning is also of bladder and cover. Here the bladder

For example ticket counters, foodshop sets are provided at the

This steps of spaces provided a good circulation flow to the users

• Enough open spaces for social gathering,

• Allocation of agriculture land in the bank of natural stream

• Connection of 6m road for future expansion

• Agro based cottage industry economic stability

• Incremental housing typology for economic sustainability

• Open community and market space at central for community activity

Wellness,refers to balance between mind and body.

The building block will be independent

Open dance and music therapy area

The outer wall and façade are

Maximum open space are provided with

AR. NIRAN MAHARJAN

O n the 9th of May,

He also shared with us the way the team works in 3

Magazine team: We see that in the Residential Villa in Budhanilkantha,

In this strategy, the starting point is always building

Talking about its design, our design

N iran dai: Firstly, the site was in a rural

Niran dai: A building in motion. Hattisar is a

Magazine team: Can you share a good person