construction portfolio

SUPERVISION

PORTFOLIO 2020-2025

SAGAR

MAHAT

My Take Being involved in construction work has made me understand the real challenges like material shortages, labor issues, and tight deadlines, which taught me the importance of designing with practical solutions in mind. I have come to see that construction methods have a big impact on the environment, through resource use, waste generation, and energy efficiency. Through working closely with tradespeople, I have learned how construction can support local communities and improve social wellbeing. My experiences onsite have also shown me how important it is to think about the economic side of building, using strategies like lifecycle cost analysis and circular economy ideas to make sure projects stay strong and sustainable over time. I am committed to creating buildings that respect the environment, support society, and make financial sense — truly balancing planet, people, and profit.

References The following individuals serve as testimony to the quality and impact of my work.

Ar. Sunita Subedhi Head of Department of Architecture, Acme Engineering College sunita.subedhi@acme.edu.np Ar. Sagun Sthapit Managing Director & Principal Architect, Sthapit Architects dsasthapit@gmail.com Ar. John Dangol Managing Director & Principal Architect, Archivitus Design Studio Pvt. Ltd. johnofficeworks@gmail.com Er. Prakash Shrestha Managing Director, Nidal Engineering Research & Construction nidalengineering75@gmail.com

INDEX .

01 Club 16 Club Supervision in Pokhara, Nepal

02 C.K Cinema Hall Cinema Hall Supervision in Sitapail, Nepal

03 Residence Supervision Residence Buildings Supervision

04 Good Brick Factory Residence Buildings Supervision

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CLUB 16 Project Brief Location: 16 Street, Pokhara.

Site Area: 2818.21 sq. ft.

Involvement : 3 months Supervised the interior site of a club, ensuring design elements were practical and available.

Oversaw the use of various saw machines, including a circular saw for ACP, table saw, router, hand saw, hack saw, chisels, and a multi-cut blade with flange for grinding and cutting marble. Additionally, supervised the implementation of metal cutting blades and soundproofing materials like Rockwool and Thermocol. Addressed challenges such as the sunmica board, which, although cheaper than a mirror, scratches easily. This issue was resolved by applying transparent stickers typically used in car mirrors.

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E n t r y d esi g n p rovi d ed

E n t r y D esi g n A s Per Draw i n g

F i n al L ob by Desi g n

Acr ylic ONYX Board Installation

Wal l Sect i on

Final Output 5 / 11

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING C l i ent : M r. Bi n od Si n g h Loca t ion : B a luwatar , Kat h man d u Si te a r ea : 1711.476 sq . f t.

B ui ld in g Ty p e : Resi d en ce Involvement : 5 months

Project Brief The project site is located in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, and features a variety of soil types, including clay, silt, and sand, which become evident as we move deeper into the ground. Given the heterogeneous nature of the soil and its classification as filled soil, a raft foundation was chosen over isolated or combined footings to ensure better stability and uniform load distribution. To improve soil conditions, water treatment was employed, and instead of traditional bricks, boulders were used for soil stabilization. This approach was aimed at enhancing the overall foundation strength and ensuring the long-term durability of the structures being built on this site.

3D Render - Ar.John Dongol

Si te V i si t

Excavation For Raf t Foundation

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E lec t r i cal Pl an

E l ectr ical Plan On S ite

C hecking S tirrups

Wa ll For L ower T i e-B eam

Wall For Upper Tie-Beam

C hecking Reb a r

I n ter i or F i n i sh i n g

Laying C hinese Br ick af ter Finis hing S tr uc tura l Pa r t 7 / 11

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INNOCSR Nepal Pvt. Ltd. C l i ent : G oo d B ri cks Loca t ion : Jorp ati , Kath man du Si te a r ea : 4 5 65.58 sq . f t.

B ui ld in g Ty p e : Rep rog rammi n g of i n dus t r ia l s p a ce Involvement : 45 days

Project Brief The project involved the industrial adaptive reuse of a decommissioned soda‑bottling factory into the new headquarters and demonstrative facility for Good Bricks Company.

During F2’s erection, misaligned truss roof threatened the required drainage slope; rather than re‑lifting the entire assembly, I proposed excavating a targeted trench beneath the footing to lower it by2m, restoring the 1 % pipe gradient without costly crane mobilization—an approach that kept the schedule and budget on track.

The result is a fully operational demonstrative factory producing sample compressed bricks for client presentations, alongside a bright, functional headquarters that exemplifies sustainable adaptive reuse and innovative problem‑solving on a historic industrial site.

S ite Plan

F1 Factor y M achine Ins tallation

F 2 C hem ic al Factor y Waterp roof ing 8 / 11

F2 C hemical Machine Installation

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S er vic e A rea

Reception Ar ea

Confer ence Hall 9 / 11

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CK CINEMA HALL C l i en t : M r. C hh ab i T i mal si n a an d Ki s h wo r K h a t iwad a Loc at i on : S it a pai l a, Kat h man d u Si te a r ea : 1 2761.40 sq . f t.

B ui ld i n g Ty p e : Ci n ema Hal l Involvement : 80 days

Project Brief This project is about the design and construction of a film hall. It helped me understand wall soundproofing, crowd movement, and the importance of coordinating architectural planning with ventilation and HVAC systems. I also learned about using modern structural components like steel and designing interior elements around expansion joints. One challenge I faced was managing HVAC duct routes without lowering the ceiling too much. By working closely with the MEP team, I redesigned the layout to keep the space comfortable and functional.

This experience strengthened my ability to solve technical problems while maintaining both design quality and user comfort.

Refer ence Render by Ar.Rickky M aha rja n

AAC Block

WA L L S E CT ION IN SIT E

Rock Wool Insulation

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Final Result

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Rever if i cat i on Of Parap et s

Lobby render by Ar.Rickky M aharja n

Lobby S pace

Conces s ion S tand

Architectural Portfolio https://issuu.com/sagarmahat/docs/portfolio_rf4-compressed

curriculum vitae https://issuu.com/sagarmahat/docs/cv

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