5. September - October 2010

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50 INTERNATIONAL
Contemporary Norwegian Architecture
2000-2005
by The National Museum of Art, Architecture and
Design, Norway
‘Contemporary Norwegian Architecture – 2000-
2005’, a touring exhibition put together by the
National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
of Norway, was brought to Nepal on the 19th May
2010, which showcased in five categories, fifty
contemporary examples of Norwegian architecture.
67 ANALYSIS
The Architecture of Foreign Architects
in Nepal
by Ar. Biresh Shah
After the shift in power from the Rana regime, Nepal
opened up to the outside world only after 1950.
This brought in modern developments into the
country, and due to the lack of technical expertise
to match these developments, brought along with
it foreign thoughts, ideas and influences.
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SOLUTIONS
OPINION
62 INTERIOR
From a Hilltop
by Sanjog Rai
Constructing one’s house in Kathmandu, that too
for a novice, is a once in a life time’s experience.
The interwoven complexities of the owners vision,
the design, the designer, the building contractor,
the choice of available building materials
compounded by the restriction of a limited budget
can leave one relieved..... or cheated.
SPACES CONNECTS
75 HERITAGE
Lumbini - its challenges now and then
by Rupesh Shrestha
Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Gautama Buddha,
carries a history of more than 1500 years.
Following the development of the Master Plan of
this World Heritage Site by the Japanese architect
Kenzo Tange in 1978, Lumbini has seen a flurry
of debatable building activities, marring the true
essence of the Master Plan.
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