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Year: 2021
UPM Biofore house
Firm: Helin & Co ArchitectsType: Office BuildingYEAR: 2013SIZE: 100,000 sqft – 300,000 sqft “The more dynamic an organization is, the more unprejudiced people’s attitudes are towards the reconciliation of space and work process. They do not announce at once that they need this many separate rooms and meeting spaces. We have devised a design method […]
Evolution of bathroom in context of nepal
“Mallas”, “Shahs” are few of the words we nepalese repeatedly study in history of nepal when the nation was a kingdom. We people usually have general information about the history of the then kings and the past dynasties they belong to. But when we try to explore more, sanitation is one of the prime ways […]
Water supply in kathmandu valley
Waterspouts are widely distributed over Kathmandu Valley, as Mallas ruled here during their reign, which is one of the valuable contributions to the history of Nepalese architecture itself. UN-Habitat, 2008 describes the potential of waterspouts to supply water with good quality and quantity throughout a year, which was possible due to the maintenance of state […]
Graffiti and the city Article
Gaining a peak momentum through Maoist stencils and political messages – during the decade long insurgency, the culture of graffiti often proved an alien feature to Kathmandu eyes. Veteran contemporary artist and art academic Madan Chitrakar however, wasn’t surprised then, rather described as a natural development. Human habit of painting walls, as a whole, as […]
Nepali ghar Article
Perched along the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle lies a jewel: Nepali Ghar, literal translates to a beloved home dwelling. Nestled amidst the urban fabric; in an amalgam of old and new residency and commercial centers, the Ghar is charismatic to all beloved art and architecture enthusiasts. The 17th century dated house well […]
Notre dame de paris the drama surrounding the great fire that engulfed the iconic monument Article
On the April 15, 2019 when the most visited monument in Paris, Notre Dame de Paris caught fire, passers-by could not believe their eyes and people around the globe were shocked as they watched the central spire collapsed. Fortunately, despite the massive fire which engulfed the entire roof structure and the spire, the cathedral was […]
Gaddi Baithak: Continued Glory of the Legacy Built By Chandra Shamsher
Construction of such a grand edifice in a very strategic location of the Hanumandhokha Palace complex indicates the influence of the ruling Rana regime and their desire to illustrate the power through an identity different from preceding rulers. The inscription on the western façade of the Gaddi Baithak where the long title of Chandra Shamsher […]