Selected works 2019-2023
Type: Academic
Date: 2023 Spring
Location: 2405 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712
Instructor: Dr. Rachel Lute
The Joe C. Thompson Conference Center in Texas was the first conference center to emphasize continuing education centers in the state, and its dedication in October 1970 marked its significance in providing a venue for education and discussion. This building is designed in modernism by architects from Dallas firm named Fischer and Spillman designed this complex and Mc Ghee Construction company from Austin began construction of the center in the late 1960s, and its establishment marked a significant step forward in providing accessible education and discussion opportunities to the community.
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Type: Academic
Date: Fall 2022
Location: Catoctin National Park, Maryland
Team: Prakriti Bhandari, Angela Brown, Jasmin Dickinson, Clinton Illenstine, Talia Perez
Responsiility:Documentation of existing structure and preparation of HABS drawings,report and Status: Ongoing
The Round Meadow gymnasium construction was completed in 1968 and functions presently as an education and recreational facility in Catoctin Mountain park, Maryland.
This building was closed in a 1969 and again reopened in 1976 as a mixed use facility operated by the National Park Service and functioned mainly as a venue for local events and activities.The Gymnasium retains its signifcance as a part of this overall ccontext and opportunity and resonates with the both older and younger generation from the surrounding area.
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South east facade of Gymnasium
Classroom
Conference room
Gymnasium interior
Gymnasium exterior facade
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Type: Professional Work
Date: Dec’19-22
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
Nailless construction of a wooden window
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Kasthamandap’s speculative concept, as well as all cultural aspects
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.
Jatra performed in a periphery of kasthamandap PC: Kasthamandap Reconstruction Committee
Puja performed before starting the construction of kasthamandap PC: Kasthamandap Reconstruction Committee
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.
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Roof
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2"x2" Purlins
1" Thk Plywood
3"x4" Wooden Rafters
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3/4"x4" Timber Section
Horizontal Beam 3"x4" Timber Section
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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
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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.
Site and its surrounding
Developing connection with surrounding and site
Minimal footprint of a building with greenery
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After life of a building
Type: Thesis work
Date: Aug-’19
Location: Chimang,Mustang
Supervisor: Ar.Arjun Basnet
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.
SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF CHIMANG VILLAGE THROUGH SKETCHES
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Type: Architecture conservation: Lab Methods
Date: Fall 2022
Location: UT Conservation Lab
Supervisor: Izabella Nuckles
Architecctue conservation, Lab methods class focuses on the lab methods experimentation to determine thematerial properties used in the historic buildings using the different lab methods. The whole project is the compilation of the images of the end result and process of the lab methods .It also include an independent research work of
This lab helped to analyze the historic mortar through lab procedures and determine the composition of the mortar through one of the wet processes named acid digestion.
Mortar sample
After acid digestion cleaning the particle aggregates sedimented
Different size mortar pieces
Pulverised sample ready for acid digestion
Filtering the fine particles
clean mortar
Different size mortar pieces
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 a surface
Soaping
Tadelakt samples on wall
Preparation of the mix (1:6)
Applying 2 coats of tadelakt
Tadelakt after waxing
Historic finish analysis helps to learn how to carefully collect the samples, prepare them for cross section and casting it to identify the earliest paint finish layer of the interior of the building for the restoration of the interior rooms by matching Munsell and commercial paint system.
Samples taken from several areas
Cross section casted samples
Cross section samples after cleaned with sandpaper
Munsell color matching
Sampling preparation for casting
Sanding of the cross section samples
Munshell color chart used for color matching
Photomicroscopic image of paint sample
This lab was done to identify the soft wood and hardwood by looking at the cross section of the wood using hand loupe.
After acid digestion cleaning the particle
Filtering the fine particles
Softwood white pine has a row of rays that are parallel to the rings. Between the configuration of rings and rays, there are a few tiny pores called as resin canals.
SOFT WOOD IDENTIFICATION AMONG THE FOUR SAMPLES SPRUCE
Hackberry is a hardwood with a diffused porous arrangement. Tylosis, which were silvery purplish in color, were found inside some of its pores.
The treatment process of the masonry wall at Frijole Ranch in Guadalupe National Park involved the use of a less abrasive paint removal technique. The surface was then prepared and the masonry was coated with 4-5 layers of limewash to protect it
Latex paint on the historic structure
Using plastic spatula
Using sandblasting with chestnut shell
Before lime wash of the wall
Removal of paint from wall
Using hot gun
Preparation of limewash
After limewash of the wall
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Taman Khola Housing, Preserving traditional houses in the Mountains, 2021
ICOMOS Nepal, Preparation of Inventory of 19th and 20th century architectural and industrial heritage of NepalVolume I
Winner of “ A sustainable Green Home resilient to the changing environment.” Competition organised by SONA
Honorable Mention of BEYOND CEMENT Competition
Organized by Public work studio, (115 teams registered)
Shortlisted (Top 8) on Co-design Milan, Competition Organized by Competition UNI
Winner of “Resilient House Design Competition, organised by World Bank, Build Academy, Airbnb, GFDRR and UNHabitat
Winner of Rural House design Competition organized by Responsible Design
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Taught building construction lab sessions and provided lab tasks to assist students grasp the concept of construction
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Teaching Assistant Volunteer
- Maintained monthly condition assessment report of sculptures The Quinn and The Pioneer
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
- Prepared HABS transmittal for Las Escobas Ranch House
- Prepared a Poster for Las Escobas Ranch House
- Engaged in drawing documentation of various building of Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Documented wooden elements of Kasthamandap
- Mapped Bishnumati Corridor for riverside planning
BAHA Spatial Agency
- Researched on natural materials,clay plasters, tadelakt, Terrazzo and on site sampling
Gudh Network
- Prepared detailed field documentation and design of houses of Taman village at Baglung focusing on preservation of vernacular architecture and construction technology
- Engaged on developing an urban proposal to promote cultural heritage and resilience-urban regeneration of World Heritage Trail in Kathmandu based on initial documentation of the traditional and newer urban fabric ( a case of Sunta Galli)
VASTU SHILPA CONSULTANT
- Engaged in interior and architecture drawing preparation of Nalanda University, Monisha House
- Prepared Presentation and researched on local art and craft of nearby village of Nalanda
NEPAL ARCHITECTURE ARCHIVE
- Assisted conservation architect Jerrine George for archiving old drawings prepared by foreign architects on Nepalese architecture
Selected works 2019-2023
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