REVITALIZATION OF TEKU DOVAN CONSERVATION PROJECT|8TH SEMESTER

Revitalization of Teku dovan is a conservation project which also incorporates neighbourhood design. Teku dovan is a conglomeration to two sacred river Bagmati and Bishnumati. Last rite of cremation takes place on the bank of bagmati river. Being the historical site there was no direct connection with river to perform different cremation rituals.This project lays a foundation for development of riverfront area and easy connection of city and people with river.

Rezoning of teku dovan consist of effective road network dividing into vechicular and pedestrian zone, commercial zone towards the city faced area. Increased residential area increases the safety in the area,canal development for the direct connection with holy river without barrier and introducing green spaces.

Diversion of water along ghat area

Canal Formation

Ghat area decends down 2.25m connecting 5m canal width. Canal is provided to make direct connection with holy river bagmati to carry out different religious and funeral practices. Series of steps is provided for connectivity with brahmanal, bhakari aligned in steps for funeral practices.Bridge is provided to connect with green island for people to have space for relaxation.

TO-GATHER

PAVILION DESIGN|DESIGN COMPETITION HEX

2023

TO-GATHER gives the meaning of different individuals that come from different background in an area to gather around in a certain space and together they interact with each other doing certain activities together that brings peace and harmony which is how a community is created. As well as the gathering space becomes the meeting point for public.

The spatial organization is based on functionality and aesthetic, keeping the connection between the human and nature in mind. Overlapping is avoided among the gathering spaces and sitting areas to avoid congestion. Visual connectivity prevail throughout the pavilion.