1. Jan-Feb 2011

CONTENTS
Vol 7 Issue 2 / January - February 2011
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Cover Story:
ARCHITECTURE
Heaven Here On Earth - Lodge Thasang Village
by Ar. Swati Pujari
In the valleys of the Kaligandaki River live the ethnic group called Thakalis. Lodge
Thasang Village, built by A.S. Tulachan, a local resident of the nearby Tukche Village,
portrays their culture in all its uniqueness, both in terms of the place and the
experience.
48 ARCHITECTURE
The Courtyard Houses Of Upper Mustang
by Ar. Kai Weise
Upper Mustang is one of those fascinating places where the traces of the evolution
of human civilization are presented through the diverse forms of shelter that have
developed over the centuries. However, the essence of dwelling is expressed through
its simple but effective courtyard houses.
56 INTERNATIONAL
Resorts World Sentosa
by Ar. Bansri Pandey
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) , designed by Michael Graves and Associates is one
of the world's most extensive and expensive multi-recreational luxury park at
Singapore.
COVER PHOTO :
A view of the Dhaulagiri range from
the entrance Lodge Thasang Village
PHOTOGRAPH: Ashesh Rajbansh
24 IN FOCUS - CIVIL GROUP
7 ways to reduce RISKs in
House Investment
28 SOLUTIONS
• 7 Secrets to Sustainable Architecture
• Save on your Building Cost
• Build Your Own Solar Water Heater
for Rs. 12,000
62 INTERIOR
Where Context Meets Context
by Ar. Kalpana Bhandari
A civilization like ours serves as an arboretum
of architectural styles. It is interesting to
observe how different styles blend under the
same hood expressing their own story.
70 HERITAGE
Changing Times
The Kathmandu Durbar Square
by Ar. Swati Pujari
The Kathmandu Dubar Square has been built,
destroyed and rebuilt through centuries to get to its
present situation. In its grandest form, approximately
150 years ago, the Hanumandhokha Palace Complex
had 35 Chowks; now only 12 remain.
79 ANALYSIS/OPINION
Sustainability of “Kathmandu
Sustainable Urban Transport Project”
by Ar. Yatra Sharma
Much has been about the condition of our roads
and traffic, but very little has been done to
improve its condition. Amidst this dire situation,
a proposal from ADB called “Kathmandu
Sustainable Urban Transport Project” comes as a
beacon of hope. Or is it?
86 ART
Syed Iqbal Geoffrey: artist with a double life
by Madan Chitrakar
Barrister Paris Biennale laureate Syyed Iqbal Geoffrey,
who recently held his first exhibition of collages in
Kathmandu, leads a double life -an artist with unusual
thoughts and expression, and the other, a fearless
and highly sensitive barrister.