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Introduction
Nabahal Court
Nabahal quarter located at western end of the city belongs to Na-tole neighborhood, and is known to be a branch of Bubahal, one of the 16 main monasteries of Patan. The residents of Nabahal nani are Sakyas while those of Bubahal are Vajracharyas. It is believed that the ancestors of present resident Sakyas of Nabahal came from Lagan tole neighborhood of Kathmandu to build Taleju bell (1737) of Patan Palace Square, and, consequently were given this place belonging to Bubahal for their settlement. Another resident group of Nabahal nani, who are also Sakyas, trace their lineage to Sribahal, another main bahal located across the Main Street north of courtyard. The ancestral ties of Nabahal residents with the two main bahals mentioned above continue to exist in a number of religious rituals. The earliest record of Nabahal nani dated 1453 is from one of the inscriptions installed within this shrine that describes the renovation of shrine building.
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Documentation Project on Dhakhwa Chowk, Nag Bahal
Introduction
Location of Site
Study Courtyard
Study Area
Dhakhwa Chowk is entered from the north corner of the Nabahal court which is accessed by the under way passage of house linking to the other courtyard. It has a rectangular courtyard surrounded by four house.
Documentation Project on Dhakhwa Chowk, Nag Bahal
Description: WEST BLOCK
Family Description House no. 356
House owner: Mr. Raj Ratna Dhakhwa
Profession: Business
Total Family Member: 4
Ownership: Single
Building Description Plinth Area: 34.67 square meter
Floor height: 2.17 meter
Building height: 12.6 meter
Age of Building: 90+ Year old
Key Plan
Floor Description It’s a traditional building with open space and staircase in ground floor. There is the provision of restroom. Remaining floors are used as residential purpose in which living room is at first floor and bedroom at the second floor .The kitchen is in the third floor.
Facade treatment: It is a three storied building with brick exposure and cement plaster band dividing each floor and indicating pillar on facade. Façade has wooden openings around it. It has flat roof terrace and sloped roof by CGI sheets. Documentation of elevation are done with the help of Photographs.
Physical Features: It’s a Load bearing building with cement mortar and brick as construction material. The building is constructed by traditional building construction method and is being frequently maintained. No visible damage can be seen in the building after the earthquake.
Documentation Project on Dhakhwa Chowk, Nag Bahal
Description: EAST BLOCK
Family Description House no. 358
House owner: Mr. Subin Dhakhwa
Profession: Business
Total Family Member: 3
Ownership: Single
Building Description Plinth Area: 45.27 square meter
Floor height: 2.17 meter
Age of Building: 90+ Year old
Key Plan
Floor Description It’s a traditional building with open space and Toilet in ground floor.. Remaining floors are used as residential purpose in which living room is at first floor and bedroom at the second floor .The kitchen is in the third floor.
Facade treatment: It is a three and half storied building with brick exposure and cement plaster band dividing each floor and indicating pillar on facade. Façade has wooden openings around it. Documentation of elevation are done with the help of Photographs.
Physical Features: It’s a Load bearing building with cement mortar and brick as construction material. The building is constructed by traditional building construction method and is being frequently maintained. No visible damage can be seen in the building after the earthquake. Addition of one floor after some period of time.
Documentation Project on Dhakhwa Chowk, Nag Bahal
Description: NORTH BLOCK
Family Description House No.:357
House owner: Mr. Swayambhu Dhakhwa
Profession: Business
Total Family Member:4
Ownership: Single
Building Description Plinth Area: 54.6 square meter
Floor height: 2.17 meter
Age of Building: 90+ Year old
Key Plan
Floor Description
It’s a traditional building with open space and staircase in ground floor. There is the provision of restroom at the north west corner. Remaining floors are used as residential purpose in which living room is at first floor and bedroom at the second floor .The kitchen is in the third floor
Facade treatment: It is a three and half storied building with brick exposure and cement plaster band dividing each floor and indicating pillar on facade. Façade has wooden openings around it. It has flat roof terrace and sloped roof by CGI sheets. Documentation of elevation are done with the help of Photographs.
Physical Features: It’s a Load bearing building with cement mortar and brick as construction material. The building is constructed by traditional building construction method and is being frequently maintained at different time period as per need. Major change was addition of one floor after. No visible damage can be seen in the building after the earthquake
Documentation Project on Dhakhwa Chowk, Nag Bahal
