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ARCHITECTURE<br />
Above: A place to keep mental faculties<br />
in tune with changing times - the library.<br />
Left: Weekly v<strong>is</strong>its by a doctor <strong>is</strong> surely a<br />
boon for the elderly residents.<br />
ground water every day during the<br />
foundation works. Overseer Lakol has<br />
done a great job in superv<strong>is</strong>ing the<br />
construction work and giving a good<br />
fin<strong>is</strong>hing touch.<br />
Overall, the completion of the building<br />
was achieved with good results. The<br />
traditional look design has made the<br />
building a one-of-its-kind. However, it<br />
would have been better if the roof was<br />
covered with traditional jhingate tiles. And<br />
although it <strong>is</strong> hard to follow the rules of<br />
traditional architecture, the contractor,<br />
Tyata Nirman Sewa, must be commended<br />
for doing a splendid construction artwork.<br />
Started in 2003, the completion year was<br />
targeted as end of 2005 but steady work <strong>is</strong><br />
still going on. Till now, the cost has reach<br />
approximately NRs 1 crore 15 lakhs.<br />
Adapting traditional designs definitely help<br />
in preserving heritage and also facilitates<br />
the showcasing of Nepali architecture<br />
globally. There <strong>is</strong> an important lesson to<br />
be learnt from th<strong>is</strong> project. Due<br />
acknowledgement goes to Karl Reblee and<br />
Shyam Sundar Dhaubadel, founder of<br />
Siddhi Memorial Foundation, for making<br />
a fine example for others to emulate and<br />
follow. S<br />
40 MAR-APR 2006 SPACES
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