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Symbolism and Design Newari architecture incorporates spiritual and cosmic symbolism, often attaching to the principles of the mandala, a geometric design representing the universe. The alignment and spatial arrangement of structures reflect traditional cosmological beliefs and are intended to harmonize human habitation with the divine.
One project that is focused on the restoration and rebuilding of Nepali architecture is the House Nepal project. [6] The project falls under the ADSIDEO programme (Project for the Centre for Development Cooperation of Universitat Politècnica de València 2018-2020) and works alongside the Nepalese-based Abari: Bamboo and Earth Initiative. [6]
Ghumaune Ghar (also called Gol ghar or Batule Ghar) is a traditional house constructed by the Darai People in western Nepal. [1] The architecture adhere to the Bastu sastra. The house has a cylindrical shape due to which the sunshine all day long in these type of house. The house has two floors. The ground floor consists of four rooms.
Desay Maru Jhyā (Nepali: देशय् मरू झ्या) is a traditional wooden window in Kathmandu, which is celebrated for its uniqueness. [1] The name means "window without equal in the country" in Nepal Bhasa. [2] The window is set into the facade of a residential house in central Kathmandu.
Singha Durbar (Nepali: सिंहदरवार, lit. 'Lion's Palace') is a palace in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. The palace complex lies in the centre of Kathmandu, to the north of Babar Mahal and Thapathali Durbar and east of Bhadrakali Temple. [2] This palace was built by Chandra Shumsher JBR in June 1908. [3]
Among the many window designs, the following are the most common: Sanjhyā (Devanagari: सँझ्या:) is a projecting bay window and the classic Newar window. A typical Sanjhyā consists of three units and is located in the center of a facade. The shutter consists of a lattice and opens upwards. It is usually located on the third floor ...
Design and construction; Architect(s) Kumar Narasingh Rana and Kishor Narasingh Rana: Harihar Bhawan is a Rana palace in Patan, the capital of Nepal.
Dharahara or Bhimsen Stambha (Nepali: धरहरा; pronounced [dʱʌɾʌɦʌɾa] or [dʱʌɾʌːɾa]), is a 72-metre-tall (236 ft) [1] tower at the centre of Sundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal. [2] It was first built in 1832 by Mukhtiyar (equivalent to Prime Minister ) Bhimsen Thapa under the commission of Queen Lalit Tripurasundari and was a part ...