“With the uncontrolled
urbanization going around
Kathmandu and the fast
deterioration of its open space
system, one wonders where we are
heading to. Furthermore, by the
time the concerned institution
wakes up from hibernation and
makes an effort to publish an
‘inventory’ of the open space
system in the Valley in order to
manage it, all that will probably
be left will be the book only.” – Prof. Bharat Sharma,
Landscape Architect
The BFA curriculum comprises
of intensive studio
practices, which provides
foundation courses in the
first two years, followed by
an elective in the third
year. The final year ends
with solo exhibitions by the
students, and this year,
seven students have
accomplished their final
solo exhibition in the month
of June 2010....
Only at one specific point
on
the site of the Royal
Norwegian
Embassy at Lalitpur, can one
actually see the Himalayas.
Hence to capture this view,
one part in the building
rises
to a second floor and this
highlighting change in
building
level, needing a face became.......
Architectural
monuments are the backbone of
Dubai’s success in transiting from
depleting oil-based economy to a
flourishing market-based economy.
Now once again, with Burj Khalifa
piercing the sky at 828m,
Dubai has proven its urge
for architectural &
engineering excellence..........
The 'Architectural Thesis
Project', as prescribed in
the Bachelor Degree of
Architecture at Tribhuvan
University, can be
considered to be an
interesting academic project
for the tenth semester of
the 'Bachelors in
Architecture' Program. It
provides an excellent
opportunity to the students .......
Public Open spaces are where people
discover the value and benefits of
public life. These actually
authenticate the city’s image and
identity. The squares and streets of
Kathmandu core are the foremost in
advocating this reality.
These are actually the
places for social activities
and maturing of culture
itself.
......
With increase in population,
these open spaces are the
first to be the victims of
encroachment. Due to the
scarcity of space and the
ever increasing value for
land, the open spaces,
especially the prime spaces
in the city, take the fancy
of builders, developers and
investors alike.......
Open space is very scarce and
precious natural endowment.
Factually our living environment
very much depends on it. Any
increment of this resource
contributes to healthy settlement
and decline is very detrimental.
Open space system at right scale and
in proportion with population size
helps to safeguard living
environment........
Former mayor Keshav Sthapit
has a new love in his life -
and it shows. The fierce
visionary, who was once
synonymous with the
revamping of the Kathmandu
Valley, has moved on to the
mellower realms of
spiritualism. His
countenance is all aglow
with pride as he exhibits
the facilities offered in
his yoga centre.........
