7. July 2014

Architecture
complex was to keep the courtyard concept
intact,” said Rupak Maharjan of Decor
and Design,“resulting in a central atrium
that guides the planning of the whole
space.” The central core of the complex
has regulated in the overall planning of
the complex. Shops are carefully planned
alongside the well-lighted atrium that
gives you an essence of guided openness
generously exposing lights in the interiors.
One can view the entire complex from the
atrium itself. And this is definitely of the
highlights of this plaza.
Architecture
Although this building was reconstructed
over the existing building, special considerations
for the retrofitting of the structure
were taken. Previously, it was a one storied
residential building built with a concept of
an inward looking courtyard. There were
two complexes sharing the common
courtyard. “The main concept behind the
The side elevation is a sensitively wrought
composition of grey aluminium panels
and glass entirely facing the street. The
complex is divided into two parts by the
atrium. The anterior part of the atrium
being the street side, which is two storied
with 12’ floor height and the posterior
part which is three storied with 8’ floor
height. Hence the front façade manages
to conceal the spatial consideration of the
complex.
The complex is largely solid on the street
side with glass walls used for displaying
various products and their hoarding
boards. Strategic openings are provided
at the southern face in order to admit daylight
to the complex. Integration of pergolas
on the front façade gives the complex
a powerful sense of restraint.
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