PRAKRITI BHANDARI
PORTFOLIO
Selected works 2019-2021
PRAKRITI BHANDARI ARCHITECT
EXPERIENCE
2019-Present
Architect At Ateliers A.J. Engaged in drawing documentation of various building of Hanumandhoka durbar area, wooden documentation of Kasthamandap, Mapping of Bishnumati corridor planning.
Interested to transform architectural academic knowledge into real world situations. Explored different facades of architecture of Nepal, India on work basis and Lebanon, Milan on competition basis.
2018-Present
Research on natural materials, clay plasters, tadelakt, Terrazzo and on site sampling.
2020
Architect At Gudh Network Prepared detailed field documentation and design of houses of Taman village of Baglung – focusing on preservation of vernacular architecture and construction technology
CONTACTS Thulobharyang,Kathmandu
Research Associate At BAHA Spatial Agency (Part time)
2019
Workshop 1+1=11 On Field (EAHR+LUMANTI) Engaged on-field practical experience with focus on: experimental self- construction site, theoretical lectures, sustainable techniques and social participation.
bprakritib@gmail.com 9843100883 2019
Personal skills Interpersonal Flexible Motivated Team Work
Engaged on developing an urban proposal to promote cultural heritage and socio-economic development, based on initial documentation of the traditional and newer urban fabric (Case of Sunta galli) 2017-18
2014-2019
2011-2014
2017
Volunteer At Nepal Architecture Archive Engaged in assisting conservation architect Jerrine George for archiving old drawings prepared by foreign architects on Nepalese architecture.
ACHIEVEMENTS
EDUCATION
2020
BACHELOR IN ARCHITECTURE
2020
Himalaya College of Engineering, Tribhuwan University
Intern At Vastushilpa Consultant Engaged in interior and architecture drawing prepartion of Nalanda University, Monisha house. Preparation of Presentation and research on local art and crafts of nearby village of Nalanda.
Technical skills ARCHICAD AUTOCAD SKETCHUP ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR ADOBE INDESIGN
Cultural Heritage and Resilience - Urban Regeneration of World Heritage Trail in Kathmandu, Nepal
Winner of “A Sustainable Green Home Resilient to the changing environment.” Competition Organised by SONA Sustainable Architecture
Committee of Green and
Honorable mention - “ Beyond Cement” Green Koura Organised by Public Works Studio, Team member: BAHA spatial agency
DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURE Thapathali Engineering Campus,IOE
2018
Winner of Resilient House design Competition
Organised by World Bank, Build Academy, Airbnb, GFDRR, and UN-Habitat competition
PROLOGUE Architecture in a space is an expression of time, values, and various layers of culture embedded in it. These are the time capsules that allow us to see the development and technologies of several centuries. It’s a careful layering of various eras and practices that are constantly changing. Architecture from the standpoint of preservation is both challenging and fascinating. They are like designing in the painted canvas and personalizing them to make a wonderful artistic statement.
CONTENTS
RESEARCH PROJECTS EXPERIENCE 01 REBUILDING FROM RUBBLE A Reconstruction of Kasthamandap 02 RETHINKING RURAL Okharbot Residence EXPLORE 03 DESIGN THINKING Codesign Milan EXPERIMENT 04 REVITALIZING CHIMANG A Critical Conservation Approach
RESEARCH PROJECTS FUTURE OF A RECENT PAST Magazine article Awaiting publication for Space magazine This paper discusses about the sceniaro of the 20th century modern buildings’ future. Most of them are in worse state and needs a proper adaptive reuse of them before the erasure of the same from the historical timeline.
PRESERVING VERNACULAR ESSENCE Report submitted to: Tamankhola Rural Municipality, Baglung Group work by Gudh Network This paper discusses and analyse the character and ideas of vernacular architecture with scientific facts from the thermal, structure point of view proving that vernacular architecture are far better than the modern technological building approach which are creeping inside a perfect fabric of a village like a virus.
INVENTORY OF 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY BUILDINGS OF NEPAL Group work by ICOMOS Nepal This is a compilation of an inventory of selected 19th and 20th century buildings of Nepal.It includes 19th century old buildings built during Rana Regime to the modern buildings built by contemporary architects.
TADELAKT This is an experimental research on the waterproof rendering technique named Tadelakt. A different color work sample was created on site during the whole process.
Tools to prepare tadelakt
Preparation of the mix (1:6)
Preparation of a surface
Applying 2 coats of tadelakt
Soaping
Tadelakt after waxing
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01 REBUILDING FROM RUBBLE KASTHAMANDAP Type: Professional Work Date: Dec’19-Present Location: Maru, Kathmandu Team: Kasthamandap Rebuild Committee Responsiility:Documentation of wooden elements under supervision of Ar. Anie Joshi Status: Built
Kasthamandap is the valley’s oldest wooden pavilion, and it was destroyed in the 2015 earthquake. The project to rebuild Kasthamandap introduced the concept of taking a comprehensive approach to preserving the edifice’s tangible and intangible components. My work is primarily concerned with documenting and actually understanding the wooden elements of the entire wooden pavilion’s nail-less construction systems. Briefly, three techniques were primarily used in the reconstruction of Kasthamandap, namely reusing salvaged materials, reproducing new identical to old, and reviving all aspects of cultural heritage associated with the monument.
Kasthamandap inbetween traditional urban fabric
Kasthamandap before 2015 earthquake PC: Department of Archaeology
Kasthamandap in 2021
REUSING OLD MATERIALS
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN Salvaged post
REPRODUCING NEW
Nailless construction of a wooden window
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Dovetail Joint
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REVIVING CULTURAL HERITAGE
Kasthamandap is the keeper of a century-long history and tradition. It has served as a venue for various socio-temporal rituals and exists to serve as a time capsule hauling us back many centuries. Despite major disasters and pandemics, many Kasthamandap-related cultural rituals persisted. Various pujas were also incorporated as part of the construction rituals during the construction process.
Kasthamandap’s speculative concept, as well as all cultural aspects
Puja performed before starting the construction of kasthamandap PC: Kasthamandap Reconstruction Committee
Jatra performed in a periphery of kasthamandap PC: Kasthamandap Reconstruction Committee
02 RETHINKING RURAL OKHARBOT RESIDENCE Type: Professional Work Date: Dec’20 Location: Okharbot, Kavre Team: Baha Spatial Agency Responsiility:Prepare drawings and details of the residence Status:Built
Okharbot residence is a house design in Okharbot, Kavre. The design concept was inspired by the local architecture of the surrounding area. In addition, the concept of sustainable design reinforces the overall design approach. The primary building materials used for the construction are rammed earth, terracotta tiles, and timber. The use of materials that echo vernacular architecture and prioritize renewable energy production has aided in the maintenance of a proper relationship between the economy, society, and the environment.
Okharbot site, Kavre
Existing vernacular architecture as an inspiration PC: Baha Spatial Agency
Okharbot residence PC: Baha Spatial agency
CONCEPT
Sustainabie as a key approach
Okharbot residence during construction PC: Baha Spatial Agency
Roof
Roof Tiles 2"x2" Purlins 1" Thk Plywood 3"x4" Wooden Rafters
Attic floor lvl
Metal Flashing
Roof Tiles Fascia 3/4"x4" Timber Section Horizontal Beam 3"x4" Timber Section
First floor lvl Vertical Post 4"x4" Timber Section MS Plate with bolt connecting vertical post with RCC Tie beam RCC Tie Beam 9"x 6" Section 1" Stone Floor Cement Punning 3" PCC 4" Brick on Edge or Stone Soiling
Ground floor lvl
BEDROOM OFFICE OPEN LIVING ROOM
Compacted Earth
Exploded planning diagram
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Wall detail of the rammed earth construction
03 RETHINKING DESIGN CODESIGN MILAN Type: Competition Work Date: Dec’19 Location: CityLife,Milan Team: Baha Spatial Agency Responsiility:Research on cyclic design ideas inorder to solve the design issue
Codesign Milan is a project based on a competition that aims to create a common working environment for designers. A circular approach to sustainability was used in the building’s design to select materials that could either be reused or decay during their end life. The idea of reversibility has been used in the design sense, and the existing historic idea of the overall Citylife has been highlighted The building has a small footprint on the ground to reduce the building’s afterlife impact on the natural environment.
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Major issue of the built structrue these days
CONCEPT
Site and its surrounding
Developing connection with surrounding and site
Minimal footprint of a building with greenery
After life of a building
ZONING
Vertical a Zoning of the overall space
LIFE CYCLE DESIGN OF A BUILDING
Sustainable Life cycle of a building
Sketch 3d
Exploded diagram of the construction systems
04 REVITALIZING CHIMANG THESIS Type: Thesis work Date: Aug-’19 Location: Chimang,Mustang Supervisor: Ar.Arjun Basnet
REVITALIZING CHIMANG The concept of globalisation poses a greater threat to our country’s vernacular architecture. To achieve a balance between regionalism and modernism, a new critical thinking perspective that addresses current needs is required. Revitalizing Chimang is a similar project that envisions transforming a desolate village into a vibrant one. To accomplish this, the major idea is to identify the major threat or root problem and then work on it to resolve overall issues. A design approach in which old and new architectural components are properly discussed.
Chimang village
Global issues of globalisation in villages
Promoting village potential to develop villages
HOUSING TYPLOLOGIES OF CHIMANG
SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF CHIMANG VILLAGE THROUGH SKETCHES Typologies of open spaces and their unique features
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Chortens
Chowk opening to house
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Alleys of chimang
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Typical character of a residence
Chowks leading to alley
CONCEPT
Axo
Existing sceniaro with chaos and threats
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Clash in identity of space
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Creating new identity aaddressing current needs
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Plan at level -2000
Master Plan
Section 1-1
Section 2-2
Chimang Square
View from main entrance
Echoing back architectural character
Wall section detail of the structures
PRAKRITI BHANDARI
PORTFOLIO
Selected works 2019-2021
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