Architectural Portfolio

P O RTFOLIO KUNJAN KUNWAR

Kunjan Kunwar Email: kunwarkunjan@gmail.com

TABLE OF CONTENT ACADEMIC 04

CENTER FOR VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER

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NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING

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CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION

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EXHIBITION CENTER

PROFESSIONAL

SELECTED WORKS

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MIXED USE BUILDING AT THANKOT

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RESIDENCE AT BUTWAL

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STALL DESIGN

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MODEL MAKING

2022-THESIS PROJECT-VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

CENTER FOR VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Academic/ Undergraduate thesis project

Project Type: Educational Architecture Location: Pharping, Kathmandu Time: 2022 Individual Work The main concept of the project is to bring the outside indoor and connect the inside with the nature more. to create an optimal learning environment.

INSIDE-OUT- with a focus on the creation of optimal learning and study environments - as well as OUTSIDE-IN-, in relation to the surrounding context where welcoming urban spaces provide possibilities for outdoor work and teaching.

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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL-THESIS PROJECT-2022

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2022-THESIS PROJECT-VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

MASTER PLAN LEGEND 1.

ENTRANCE 2.

PARKING 3.

BUFFER ZONE 4.

RECREATIONAL AREA 5.

CAFÉ AND MULTIPURPOSE 6.

MAIN PLAZA 7.

ADMINISTRATION BLOCK 8.

TRAINING UNIT 9.

AUTOMOBILE WORKSHOP 10. BREAKOUT SPACE FOR WORKSHOP 11. AGRICULTURAL LAND 12. GREENHOUSE 13. OUTDOOR SPACE FOR DORM 14. DORMITORY

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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL-THESIS PROJECT-2022

SALIENT FEATURES •

Planned in three levels: Lower Level at 0M : Administration Cafeteria,Recreational area, parking and automobile workshop

3M Level: Training Block A and B, Students plaza, greenhouse and farming area 6M Level: Hostel Block, Water Supply area and Farming area

The architecture of an educational institution, the volumes and the voids, the closed spaces, and the open fields, have an Unknowable, intangible impact— on how we learn, how we interact, and how it influences us. Various design features are included in the design to create a balanced learning environment

Different factors of visual, thermal ,acoustics comfort and connection with nature are considered to promote the cognitive function of the students.

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2022-THESIS PROJECT-VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL-THESIS PROJECT-2022

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2020-ASIAN PAINTS DESIGN COMPETITION- TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER Competition Asian Paints Design Competition

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The Tourist Information Center is inspired by Kirti-

The large zigzag openings and the vertical

Project Type: Public Building

pur, i.e the location itself. Composed of different

wooden sidings are used to create a rhythmic

Size: 2632.21 Sq M

volumes, each representing a major attraction

portraying the columns of Newari architecture.

Location: Kirtipur, Kathmandu

in the Kirtipur with architectural characteristics

The project is designed on a human scale, with

symbolic of the places. Courtyard planning with

only a story and a half to blend it well with the

Time: 2021

narrow entries is inspired by Newari architec-

site and not obstruct the cityscape of the site.

ture. Rammed earth and wooden sliding em-

The design is kept minimal to focus on the city-

body the warmth of the Newari architecture.

scape instead of the information center itself.

Software: Autocad, Sketchup, Photoshop InDesign Involvement: Entire Project

2021-ASIAN PAINTS DESIGN COMPETITION -TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER

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2020-ASIAN PAINTS DESIGN COMPETITION- TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER

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2021-ASIAN PAINTS DESIGN COMPETITION -TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER

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2021-PLANNING STUDIO-NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING

NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING Academic/ Planning Studio

Project Type: Urban Planning and Design Size: 213669.56 Sq m Location: Harrisiddhi, Lalitpur Time:2021 Team Work The neighborhood planning project was done as a part of the planning studio in Harrisidhhi, Lalitpur.

The goal of the project were walk ability, sustainability, accessibility and social interaction. The axis is taken as a point of departure for the planning.

Various type of housing units are designed as per the socio-cultural requirement of the site. The neighborhood’s entire design reflects Nepalese architecture’s character through material and design principles while incorporating contemporary outlooks.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING-PLANNING STUDIO-2021

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2021-PLANNING STUDIO- NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING

MASTERPLAN 01. Market Plaza 02. Commercial Building 03. Community Center 04. Row-Housing 05. Mixed use building 06. Detached housing 07. Semi-detached 08. School 09. Apartment Block-1 10. Apartment Block-2 11. Central Park 12. Communal Parking 13. Solar Parking 14. Urban Farm 15. Services 16

NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING-PLANNING STUDIO-2021

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2022-PLANNING STUDIO - NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING

MIXED USE RESIDENCE Academic/ Planning Studio

The mixed use residences were designed along the main arterial and the secondary road. On the right, one of the various type of mixed use is shown.

The mixed use building is designed with a rent able space and spacious residence . The use of the material brick and the use of similar character in design provides a sense of uniformity in design

MIXED USE BUILDING-I 18

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING-PLANNING STUDIO-2021

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

MIXED USE BUILDING-II

COMMUNITY CENTER

COMMERICAL BUILDING TYPE-II 19

2022-CONSERVATION STUDIO- RIVERFRONT CONSERVATION AND DESIGN

REFLECTION OF THE PAST Academic/ Conservation Studio

HISTORY The site existed since the 19th Century at Teku Dovan, close to the cremation ghat on the Bagmati River, The Ganga of the Kathmandu Valley. River held religious, social and cultural significance in the past asIt was a place for interaction, for various ceronomics, But beacuse of increasing pollution, and population, the riverside became abandoned and an unsightly place for people.

CONCEPT THE DESIGN WAS INSPIRED BY THE CHARACTER OF THE RIVER I.E REFLECTION Reflection of the past characteristics in the design to achieve human, green and cultural connectivity to revive the riverside of Teku.

ACTIONS -Site study and creation of Base maps, Thematic maps, Cultural connections and routes.

-Design of access, landscaping, cirulations, acivity nodes as per religous, cultural, social needs of the historical site..

- Addition of event areas, public pattis(pavillions) in Newari architectural style.

- Designed promenades for connecting the Panchali ghat .

- Management Plans, Phase Plans and Furture Expansion Plans devised

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2021-CONSERVATION STUDIO -RIVERFRONT CONSERVATION AND DESIGN

Water level from the bagmati river remains 2’ below the lower promenade in winter season or no-rainy season which does not affect the movement in both upper and lower promenades.

In heavy rainfall, Bagmati River’s water level rises to 6’, so promenade built above to prevent damage to functions.

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2022-CONSERVATION STUDIO- RIVERFRONT CONSERVATION AND DESIGN

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2022-CONSERVATION STUDIO -RIVERFRONT CONSERVATION AND DESIGN

GREEN CONNECTIVITY Public areas with large green spaces connecting with water at different spaces and buffer zones using vegetation in different area.

CULTURAL CONNECTIVITY Proposed engaging activity in sattals and by opening the boundary walls to the riverfront.Platforms (bhakari) and pavilions for performing funeral rites.

HUMAN CONNECTIVITY Lower and upper promenades along the river, public park and event areas for jatras and festival.

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2019-ACADEMIC WORK- EXHIBITION HALL AND STONE CRAFT INDUSTRY

EXHIBITION AND STONE CRAFT INDUSTRY Academic/ Design Studio

Project Type: Exhibiton center and stone craft industry Location: Harrisiddhi, Lalitpur Time:2021 Individual Work

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CONCEPT The idea was to create a place for exhibitionbut a structure worth exhibiting. The Design sits on a hill, therefore the overall form has undultions of roof and the the main structure .The exsiting contours were minimally intervented for the design.

2019-ACADEMIC WORK- EXHIBITION AND STONE CRAFT INDUSTRY

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2022-PROFESSIONAL WORK- MIXED-USED BUILDING DESIGN

D B COMMMERICAL B Professional / Mixed use building design DESCRIPTION Project Type: Mixed-use building design Location: Thankot, Kathmandu Time: 2022 Ground Coverage : 40% Site Area:7109.05 sq ft Plinth Area: 3021 sq ft Individual Work

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2022-PROFESSIONAL WORK- MIXED-USE BUILDING DESIGN

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2020-INTERNSHIP-RESIDENCE DESIGN

GROUND FLOOR PLAN 868.4 Sq Ft

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN 901.4 Sq Ft

SECOND FLOOR PLAN 550 Sq Ft

RESIDENCE DESIGN -INTERNSHIP-2020

RESIDENCE AT BUTWAL Intern / Residence design

SALIENT FEATURES

DESCRIPTION

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Project Type: Residential Building Location: Butwal Time: 2021 Ground Coverage : 70% FAR: 1.75 Site Area: 1363 sq ft Setback: 5ft from ROW, 3ft from boundary Individual Work

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Orientation towards North due to hot climatic condition.

Maximum Utilization of site area.

Deep Rooms to minimize solar heat gain.

Staircase planned centrally for better access and air flow within the building.

Balconies oriented towards north for cool breakout space.

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2022-PROFESSIONAL WORK- EXPO STALL DESIGN

NADA STALL DESIGN Professional/ Exhibition Stall Design

DESCRIPTION Project Type: Stall Design Location: NADA EXPO, Kathmandu Client: Suzuki Nepal Individual Project

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CONCEPT

2022-PROFESSIONAL WORK- EXPO STALL DESIGN

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MODEL MAKING -ACEADMIC-2018-2022

MODEL MAKING Academic / Architectural Models

COMMERCIAL COMPLEX MODEL

RESTAURANT DESIGN MODEL

HIGH RISE MODEL

RESTAURANT DESIGN MODEL

THESIS MODEL 32

THESIS MODEL

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