BANDANA SHARMA ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO (2018-2022)
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Tangal, Kathmandu-1 +977 9869604284
bandana.gautam247@gmail.com
Aspiring architect, committed to designing spaces that prioritize the wellbeing of individuals and the environment with focus on blending the old with the new through the preservation of historic structures and incorporation of sustainable materials and techniques.
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Bandana Sharma
curriculum viate education
2018- Present
Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre Bachlors’ in Architecture
2010-2018
Brihaspati Vidyasadhan, Naxal, Kathmandu Intermediate Level School Leaving Certificate
experience
2019
Vice-Precident
Kathmandu University Architecture Culb
2022
Project Personnel
Prarambha 22
2022-2023
Designer
Kathmandu University Society of Music and Culture
2020- Present
Freelance Portrait Artist
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participation
2019
Sankalpa Design Competition, KU
Second Runner Up
2021
ArcVisuals’21 : Redesigning KU Cafe, KU
Participation
2022
Electric Charging Station Design Competition, Utsarga 2079- ASIS & CESS Thapathali Campus
Winner
softwares
Word | Powerpoint | Excel
MS Office
Photoshop | Illustrator | Indesign
Adobe
Sketchup
3Dmodeling
AutoCAD | REVIT
AutoDESK
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01 02 03 Connect and Connect Park of Reminiscence Wabi- Sabi Design competition Landscape design Occupational design 8-11 12-13 16-19 6
04 05 06 Culinary training center Sights and Sounds Miscellaneous Mountain Architecture Mixed used design Model works, sketches 20-27 28-31 32-33 7
CONNECT AND CONNECT EV CHARGING STATION
INFORMATION
LOCATION : Lainchaur, Kathmandu
SOFTWARE USED : AutoCAD , SketchUp , Photoshop
DESCRIPTION
As you connect your car, connect to the people that made the same decision as you for a greener and sustainable world. Our goal is to create an electric charging station that is not just a place to charge your car, but a place to recharge and a destination for socialisation and relaxation while waiting for a charge. Book cafe is chosen as a medium to recharge and to embody the green lifestyle a green courtyard is present.
The design incorporates all the functions under a single roof further enhancing the connection. There is a strong link between the exterior and the interior. Interactive green space connects one with nature after passing through hectic traffic of kathmandu. The book cafe provides an opportunity for one to read and interact with other people while their vehicles are being charged.
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Bandana Sharma | Bhawana Bhandari | Kritika Acharaya 1st Prize, 2022
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PARK OF REMINISCENCE
NOSTALGIA REVISITED
Childrens park design | Landscape studio
7th semester
INFORMATION
LOCATION : Kalopul, Teku , Kathmandu
SOFTWARES : AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop
DESCRIPTION
The author hearkens back to her childhood days, when she used to accompany her family to ropai. She remembers playing in the wet mud in spring. Planting of the green saplings as the workers sing songs in unison. The flowing river with its strong current just before the onset of monsoon. And in autumn, fields of golden paddy, the dry air carries the beautiful scent of paddy far and wide. And the stacks of hay, where she and her friends used to play, jump around and sleep in. The author would like to build a park where a child growing up in Kathmandu can experience the age-old tradition of farming. The park would be a wonderland where children could participate in outdoor activities using all their senses. The activity would help a child develop their social skills as well as develop their cognitive functions. A park that would allow them to play and interact in nature, and to create memories to cherish for a lifetime.
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:HAIR SALON
EMBRACING THE BEAUTY OF IMPERFEC-
Occupational unit design
3rd semester
INFORMATION
LOCATION : Dhulikhel, Kavre SKILLS : Hand drafting, Sketching
DESCRIPTION
The concept of wabi-sabi, which emphasises the beauty of imperfections and the peaceful acceptance of the cycle of growth and decay, is reflected in the design of the hair salon. Wabi represents simplicity, freshness, and quietness, while sabi denotes the beauty that results from age and the natural wear and tear of objects.
To embody these principles, the salon was constructed using rammed earth, a building material with a long history of use due to its high compressive strength, thermal capacity, and low greenhouse emissions. Additionally, rammed earth has gained popularity in recent years due to its low embodied energy and minimalist, natural aesthetic, making it a fitting choice for a design philosophy centered on wabi-sabi.
The building layout and overall design of the salon are also minimalistic, further emphasizing the concept of wabi-sabi. By intentionally embracing imperfection and simplicity in the construction and design of the salon, it embodies the beauty that can be found in the cycle of growth and decay, in accordance with the principles of wabi-sabi.
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
FRONT ELEVATION
SECTION AT XX’
SIDE ELEVATION
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SECTION AT YY’
PROFILE SECTION INTERIOR 3D VISUALIATION 19
CULINARY TRAINING CENTER
BUILDING SKILLS TO SUPPORT TOURISM
Moutain architecture studio
6th semester
INFORMATION
LOCATION : Dapcha Chhatrebajh, Kavre
SOFTWARES : AutoCad, SketchUp, Enscape, Photoshop
DESCRIPTION
Dapcha, a historic village in Namobuddha Municipality, Kavrepalanchowk, has enormous potential for tourism. As students of Kathmandu University, we spent a week at Dapcha Chhatrebajh, exploring the traditional settlement's architecture and lifestyle. However, the lack of proper infrastructure for accommodation and food needs to be addressed. The culinary training center was designed sustainably, keeping the interests of the tourism industry in mind. As Dapcha develops, essential resources and basic infrastructure must be developed sustainably
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MEASURED DRAWING PHASE I
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DESIGN PHASE II
While interacting with the local community, we discovered that Dapcha has tremendous potential for tourism, and it should be developed accordingly. However, the present lack of adequate infrastructure for accommodation and dining is a concern that must be addressed. Therefore, the culinary training center was designed with a sustainability approach, catering to the interests of people in the tourism industry. The design emphasizes the need to develop essential resources and basic infrastructure as Dapcha progresses, taking a sustainable approach to the village’s growth and development.
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A: ENTRANCE
B: PARKING
C: ADMIN SECTION AND CAFE
D: CULINARY TRAINING CENTER
E: KITCHEN GARDEN
F: RESTAURANT
G: GUEST UNIT
Y Y LVL= 0M LVL= -2.1M LVL= -3M LVL= -2.1M LVL= -3M LVL= -2.1M +0.3 +2.8 +7.82 +8.58 M -2.1 M REDUCED GROUND LEVEL +3.48M 5.87M TRAINING UNITS ADMIN BLOCK CAFE NORTH ELEVATION RING BEAM LEVEL ROOF LEVEL ROOF LEVEL 0M 5M 2M
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TRAINING FACILITY GROUND FLOOR PLAN E F H H LVL= -2.70 M A: CLASSROOMS B: BARISTRA TRAINING FACILITY C: CIRCULATION D: CUISINE TRAINING FACILITY E: KITCHEN F: DINING SPACE G: STORAGE H: WASHROOM A B C G LVL= -1.8 UP A: BAKERY TRAINING FACILITY B: STORAGE C: CIRCULATION LVL= +0.98M DN Y D H G TRAINING FACILITY FIRSTFLOOR PLAN Y -1.8 M PLINTH LEVEL -0.2 RING BEAM LEVEL +0.98 FINISHED FLOOR LEVEL +3.52M RING BEAM LEVEL -2.7 PLINTH LEVEL +1.98 ROOF LEVEL +5.87 ROOF LEVEL STRETCH SECTION 0M 5M 2M 25
ADMINISTRATION AND CAFE
ADMIN AND CAFE WEST ELAVATION
ADMIN AND CAFE NORTH ELEAVATION
ADMIN AND CAFE EAST ELAVATION
A B C D E F LVL= 0M UP
0M 5M 2M E: ADMIN ROOM F: MEETING ROOM C. WASHROOM D. WAITING A. LOBBY SPACE B. RECEPTION 26
ADMIN AND CAFE WEST ELAVATION
GUEST UNIT SOUTH ELEVATION
ADMIN AND CAFE EAST ELAVATION
A C B C UP
0M 5M 2M
GUEST UNIT PLANS
A: GUEST ROOM TYPE A
B: GUEST ROOM TYPE B
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C: BALCONY
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
A FEELING OF BELONGINGNESS
Mixed used design
5th semester
INFORMATION
LOCATION : Dhulikhel, Kavre
SKILLS : Hand drafting, Sketching
DESCRIPTION
This endeavor envisions Banepa restored to its former glory, a bustling hub of community and liveliness, with its architectural heritage revitalized. The plan includes the creation of an art center, museum, and cafe on the upper floors of buildings, complemented by a farmers market on the ground floor to rekindle the sense of community that once thrived there.
Through these initiatives, the art center and museum will offer a window into Banepa’s rich musical heritage, allowing young minds to learn the craft of instrument making and playing. The shopkeepers will sell these instruments, fostering local businesses and preserving the city’s cultural legacy. A wellness center will also be established, promoting modernity while providing crucial facilities for the community.
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MISCELLANEOUS WORKS MODELLING
Model Making Workshop Supervisor
Prarambha 22’
DESCRIPTION
The one week workshop was held in Kathmandu University where I along with team of 10 fellow classmates and juniors prepared model for Thanapathi Narayan Temple (Banepa), and Dapcha Chhatrabajh settelment.
It was a great learning experience, further refining my own model making and leadership skills.
The outcome of the workshop are presented alongside.
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Bandana Sharma +977 9869604284 bandana.gautam247@gmail.com Thank you.
