Architecture | Portfolio | 2022

Architecture

PORTFOLIO

2013-2015 : Universal International College, Nepal High School

2015-2021 : Kathmandu Engineering College, Nepal Bachelors in Architecture

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE/ECAs

ME

2018- 2019 : Intern - A for Architecture Lalitpur, Nepal

2021 - Present : Assistant Architect OI Architects

2021 - 2022 : Junior Architect (Part-Time) Architects’ Design Associates

Nov-Jun 2021 : Project Architect Department of Archeology

2020 : Volunteer Architect Watershed Design and Management

2018-2019 : Vice President Association of KEC Architecture

2019 : Jury Open Photography Competition

2019 : Participant Everest International Modelling United Nations

2018 : Unit Secretary All India Architecture Student Exhibition

COMPETITIONS

2020 : Model Making Competition USAID, PAANI PROGRAM

2019 : All Nepal Interior Design Competition Berger Paints with Spaces

2018 : Meditation Cabin Bee Breaders

2018 : A Place for Sanctuary ARC-ASIA-Indonesia

SKILLS

Drafting : Autodesk Autocad, Hand Drafting, Revit : Sketchup, Rhino, Revit, V-ray, Lumion, Unreal Engine, Enscape : Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, MS Office, Indesign, Premere Pro

TEN TS

High-Pass Retrieval Base

Chomolungmo Apex Trekking Trail Dingboche Everest Region Academic-2020 School Design Kathmandu, Nepal Professional Meditation Cabin Bee-Breeders Design Competition-2018

Kailash Sanyas Temple

Professional Department of Archeology

High-Pass Retrieval Base Chomolungmo Apex Trekking Trail

Dingboche, Everest Region

This thesis investigates and exposes the brutality that lies behind one of the fancied sports in the world, mountaineering in Nepal. The notion behind this thesis is to design a space (High-Pass Retrieval Base) with the realm of human experiences that stimulates a sense of protection among the people. This thesis approaches with the intention of emphasizing on Local Vernacular architecture, that is, in the sense of structure, materials, planning and sustainability. It also explores the principle of co-existence i.e. architecture is the not the design of buildings but that of spaces created by the buildings.

Site

Dingboche 27°53 N 86°49 E is a Sherpa village in the Khumbu region population was estimated at approximately 200 in 2011.It is situated as the best places for acclimatization for both the trekkers the base camp. The number of people who travels

the Khumbu region of north eastern Nepal in the Chukhung Valley. The situated at an altitude of 4,410 metres (14,470 ft).Also known and climbers of Mt. Everest (8848m) and 6.5 Kms away form travels through Dingboche daily is around 300-400.

Approach 1: Understanding the orientation and wind direction of the site.

Approach 2: The structure is built up as per the Line drawn according to direction of trekkers, wind and street.

Approach 3:

According to space projects, a single form is divided into three sections and has a breakdown point for simple airflow.

Approach 4:

Formation of the pocket of spaces i.e., courtyard within the building premises in order to control the wind flow and as well as increase the sun space that provides a better lighting space

SYNOPSIS

The structure is designed around the concepts of learning, interacting, and rescuing; as a result, it includes three main functions: a training area, a rescue base, and a place for providing aid, along with additional auxiliary spaces. The connection between these services is crucial since they serve various types of people at various times of the day.

The planning of the area has been carefully considered in order to maximize human interaction.

One of the fundamental ideas behind the project was to provide diverse sorts of human experiences both within and outside the structure. The goal of this project is to make the building into a journey that starts with witnessing, progresses with learning, and ends with experiencing the spaces.

Planning , Form and Design Philosophy

The development of design and form is based on the idea that humans should coexist with nature rather than fight it. Accordingly, many punctures are formed on the design with the goal of achieving maximum sunlight and avoiding the penetrating cold air flow.

In order to prevent the air flow from disturbing the thermal insulation inside the building, the openings to the built form are positioned perpendicular to the streets. Incorporation of numerous pockets of places that mimic the practice of stopping for a rest near or around a chorten when an individual is travelling.

Climbing wall

CResting Space

DChorten

MASTER PLAN

Mountain as an inspiration

”This thesis serves as a reflection of one of my life’s experiences that taught me a valuable lesson. After I got the opportunity to visit Everest Base Camp and saw firsthand the hardship that goes along with trekking and the trekkers, the idea for my thesis started to take shape. The thesis, in particular, is developed from the situation at the top of the earth when one feels complete helplessness and the anguish of losing life.”

Building Components blow-up 3D

Professional Work

SCHOOL DESIGN

This project began as an addition to the current school building and subsequently evolved into the construction of a new block for pupils in the primary level. We advised the client to redo the exterior of the existing building in conjunction with the addition to the new block in order to properly blend the new and old buildings. The project, however, became incredibly challenging because of the limited site space and the requirement to accommodate more students.

Footstep of a child (Synopsis))

The act of trying to walk is quite difficult, much like a toddler who is just learning to crawl. They suffer several injuries as a result of stumbling and falling, but they persevere until they can stand up for themselves.

In a similar vein, a child’s time in school prepares them for the real world by exposing them to trials and difficulties that they would not otherwise encounter. Additionally, it fosters a child’s imagination, ideas, and natural curiosity before helping to shape them into something exquisite. As an outcome, a child’s first steps into the world are at school.

an element

Through the use of a variety of vibrant colors, including Green, Blue, Red, and Orange, the design, and particularly the façade, attempts to convey the joyful spirit of a child.

In order to avoid keeping a child’s curiosity within the four-walled concrete bunker, several fullheight window apertures are carefully positioned, allowing visual access as well as enough natural light inside the classroom.

The design also takes the opportunity to produce a fun, engaging setting that completely contrasts with the community, like a child growing in the midst of a crowd.

Bee Breeders - Design Competition

MEDITATION CABIN

Silent Meditation Forest Cabins design was an international competition organized by Bee Breeders. There were no specific location set for the cabins. But designs for a cabin was required to be versatile enough to be constructed in different sites in the forest We had to design cabins that could be replicated in any number of spots throughout the forest. The cabin’s main purpose was to help guests enjoy silent meditation.

The competition sought eco-friendly and cost-effective proposals for an easily constructible and replicable 15m² hut that could be sited in a series of forested locations across the Ozolini farm. The cabins were intended to provide users with a calm space to meditate while surrounded by the sounds of nature

SITE STUDY

Accoroding to the study we found that the Ozolini retreat was located 100 km from Riga, Latvia in a long-inhabited patch of landscape which features once extensively grazed and selectively logged mixedspecies forest, wetlands, solitary trees, old farms, small arable fields, meadows, and pastures. We were instructed that over the years the forest had been gradually turning into ancient woodlands, and becoming host to all manner of rare plant and animal species and unique life forms.

The forest was impressive in appearance, with huge biodiversity offering a world of holistic possibilities as seen in photographs

In terms of local topography, the competition site was located on a small ridge and was surrounded by huge Norway Spruce (Picea abies) with only small openings in the canopy allowing sunlight to penetrate the tree crowns. Blueberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) spread throughout the area, and during spring time, forest anemones (Anemone spp) flourish in abundance..

Conceptual Approach

Plan Layout

The purpose of this design is to provide a setting where meditators can experience “MOKSHYA,” or NIRVANA. The layout of the cabin represents a person’s journey from the realm of materialism to the world of spirituality. Since the goal of meditation is to achieve Nirvana, it serves as a way for people to unwind from the materialistic world while maintaining their inner peace.

THE WAY OF BUDDHA.

BUDDHA outlined the eightfold road for his disciples, emphasizing the importance of putting the teachings into practice since a higher degree of existence can only be gained by putting thoughts into actions, which are divided into THREE stages:

1. Sheel 2. Samadhi 3. Panna

VISUAL APPROXIMATION

In Hinduism “MOKSHYA” means ‘liberation,’ one must first understand several other important ideas in Hinduism - particularly, samsara. Samsara is a Sanskrit word that refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, to the passing of the soul from one life to another but in Buddhism “MOKSHYA” is termed as “NIRVANA” .

The importance of “MOKSHYA” is that the death is a key part of this cycle and is treated with specific importance. Death is the last samsara (cycle of life) referred to as the ‘last sacrifice’. Moksha is the end of the death and rebirth cycle and is classed as the fourth and ultimate artha (goal). It is the transcendence of all arthas

The Purpose of Meditation

The goal of meditation is to go beyond the mind and experience our essential nature— which is described as peace, happiness, and bliss. But as anyone who has tried to meditate knows, the mind itself is the biggest obstacle standing between ourselves and this awareness.

PROFESSIONAL WORK

KAILASH SANYAS AASRAM

The shrine of Lord Shiva, also known as “The God of Destruction,” is located at the Hindu temple Kailash Sanyas Aasra, which is located in the Terai area of Nepal. The temple, which was built in the eleventh century, was afterwards broken apart by an unidentified catastrophe. The lack of a dedicatory inscription and any kind of temple plans caused the entire temple to be rebuilt from the ground up I was employed by the Department of Archeology, a Nepalese government body, as a project architect.

The Architecture of Kailash Temple

This Hindu Shiva temple from the 11th century has a number of key architectural features, including the following:

Garbhagriha: This is the inner sanctum of the temple, where the main deity (in this case, Shiva) is enshrined. It is a small, dark room with a raised platform or altar for the deity.

Shikara: This is the tower or spire that rises above the mandapa and the garbhagriha. It is a distinctive feature of Hindu temples and is typically adorned with elaborate carvings and decorations.

It would likely be adorned with a variety of sculptures and carvings, and would have a number of key architectural features that are typical of Hindu temples from this time period.

Some stone carvings

The Nagwal (snake shaped) - used to define the centre of a door

Miniature 3D Approximation of Temple

Kalasha - a symbol of prosperity

Door frame with the idols of Diety Shiva mostly decorated with floral carvings

Temple Column with Floral (Kamala) Pattern

The Gajur - base of pinnacle

Compilation of various scattered pieces to reimagine the possible form