CONTRIBUTORS MELISSA JENKINS studied Art and Architectural H<strong>is</strong>tory in Scotland and previously worked for Sotheby’s Auction House in London and the World Monument’s Fund in Cambodia. At present, Mel<strong>is</strong>sa works in the Culture Unit of the UNESCO Office in Kathmandu and feels strongly about the need to conserve the stunning architectural heritage of the Kathmandu Valley. ELKE SELTER <strong>is</strong> a Belgian graduate of Art H<strong>is</strong>tory and Architectural Conservation. She came to Nepal from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre in Par<strong>is</strong> and currently works in the Culture Unit in the UNESCO Office in Kathmandu. Elke has a deep affinity towards the priceless architectural heritage of the Kathmandu Valley and feels an urgent need to increase awareness about conservation. MANAGING EDITOR Uday Sunder Shrestha, B.E PUBLIC RELATIONS Prakash Bahadur Amatya ASSOCIATE EDITOR / MARKETING MANAGER Amar B. Shrestha PHOTOGRAPHY / PRODUCTION CONTROL Ashesh Rajbansh LAYOUT DESIGN Pavitra D. Tuladhar ADMINISTRATION / ACCOUNTS Sanjay Shrestha PUBLISHED BY IMPRESSIONS Publ<strong>is</strong>hing Pvt.Ltd., Kupondole, Lalitpur, P.B. 227, DPO Lalitpur Ph: 5544606. 5526040 (Regd. No 30657/061-62) COLOR SEPARATION Scan Pro, Pulchowk, Lalitpur PRINTED AT Variety Press, Kuleswor, Kathmandu DISTRIBUTED BY bitarak.com Ph: 5529726 / 5522472 email: info@bitarak.com SAAKAR SHRESTHA M. Arch, establ<strong>is</strong>hed Reverie Designs in 2002 which has completed 40+ projects including Master Designs of College of Journal<strong>is</strong>m and Mass Communications in Kapone and Hyonjan Electricals, BID for SASCON Pvt. Ltd as well as the Interior Design of Air Hostess Training Institute in Baneswor. He <strong>is</strong> a Member of Nepal Engineering Council and the Nepal Engineering Association. COVER Southern Heights could well have started a new trend of offering ‘Ready To Move-In Homes’. It <strong>is</strong> a blessing for prospective owners who will be actually able to see and feel their future abodes before deciding to buy. Designed by Design Cell, the houses are worth a second look. Photographs Ashesh Rajbansh Canon EOS 10D SLR 16 - 35 mm/f2.8 L USM lens 1/1600 @ f6.3 SPACES - guide to good living <strong>is</strong> publ<strong>is</strong>hed six times a year at the address above. All rights are reserved in respect of articles, illustrations, photographs, etc. publ<strong>is</strong>hed in SPACES. The contents of th<strong>is</strong> publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form without the written consent of the publ<strong>is</strong>her. The opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the publ<strong>is</strong>her and the publ<strong>is</strong>her cannot accept responsiblility for any errors or om<strong>is</strong>sions. Those submitting manuscripts, photographs, artwork or other materials to SPACES for consideration should not send originals unless specifically requested to do so by SPACES in writing. Unsolicited manuscripts, photographs and other submitted material must be accompanied by a self addressed return envelope, postage prepaid. However, SPACES <strong>is</strong> not responsible for unsolicited subm<strong>is</strong>sions. All editorial inquiries and subm<strong>is</strong>sions to SPACES must be addressed to editor@spacesnepal.com or sent to the address mentioned above. ADVERTISING & SUBSCRIPTIONS SCRIPTIONS Kathmandu: IMPRESSIONS Publ<strong>is</strong>hing Pvt.Ltd., Ph: 5544606, 5526040. email: market@spacesnepal.com Pokhara okhara: Sachin Udas, Maadhyam, New Road. Ph: 521851. email: maadhyam@vnet.net.np Chitwan: Rajendra Kumar Shrestha, Saraswoti Book Store, Balkumari Kanya Chowk, Narayanghat Ph: 526031 Birgunj: K<strong>is</strong>hore Shrestha, Hotel Kailash, Adarsha Nagar. Ph: 522384, 529984. email: hotelkailash@wlink.com.np India: Deepak Sunder Shrestha, Nepal Curio House, 16 Nehru Road, Darjeeling-WB . Ph:54973 United Kingdom: Rajiv Pradhan,South Harrow, Middlesex Haz 8HA, London. Ph: 85373674. email: rajivpradhan@hotmail.com Australia: Leela Kr<strong>is</strong>hna Manandhar, Kogarah, Sydney, NSW. Ph: 422811704 email: nimadidi@hotmail.com USA: Subarna Joshi, West Palm Beach, Florida Ph: 3836207, Email: subarnaj@aol.com 10 MAR-APR 2006 SPACES
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