They say art breathes new life into old walls, and that can be seen in Siddhartha Art Gallery in Kathmandu. Tucked inside the grand Rana-era Baber Mahal Revisited complex, this…
Global urbanization scenarios are diverging. Urban growth trends in developing and developed countries are different. Developed countries experienced rapid urbanization, but the rate is slowing down; however, developing countries are…
In the interplay of permanence and transience, architecture often stands as an unabashed expression of human desire, chiseled in stone, steel, or glass. But there is also a quieter, more…
In the heart of Kathmandu, the Boudhanath Stupa is a towering remnant of peace, spirituality, and Buddhist heritage. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, it stands as a focal…
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, “gentrification” refers to the process by which a place, especially a part of a city, transforms from a poor area into a wealthier one, typically…
Architecture in Nepal speaks for itself through its unique styles, deep respect for nature, and cultural sensitivity. The diversity in geography, ethnicity, and beliefs is reflected in the built environment.…
As Nepal heats up with Terai cities baking at 40°C plus and Kathmandu getting hotter summers poor city dwellers feel the heat (Jagan Chapagain, 2024). Even in cramped slums or…
Architecture is more than the construction of spaces; it is a means through which societies record their history, values, and identity. They are the material forms of human existence, and…
Cultural Heritage The Surrounding Around consists of many elements and through its placement and their sense of place, it folds a beautiful story answering why, where, and how it is…
Second-world countries are those nations aligned with the Eastern Bloc & Soviet Union, generally considered socialist or communist or socialist nations with central planning economics and state-owned industries. Countries considered…
Architecture revolves around the comfort of users and the well-being of humans; it reflects their presence, day-to-day life, and mood. As I.M PEi Said” Architecture is the very mirror of…
Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur (once called Patan) at the center of the Kathmandu Valley bears witness to the political authority and civic life of the Malla rulers who controlled…