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BUILD WITH LANDSCAPE :

The Nepali local context has been a conceptual richness that fed the building design process. The conceptual approach is based on one typical element in Nepali landscape: terraces. This is a tangible proof of human ability to build with landscape while transforming it aesthetically and creating a favourable space for agriculture. Terraces also introduce a double concept available in both architectural and landscape field.

SEE :

The project reveals the valley and surroundings thanks to the fragmented buildings design. It gives different perceptions depending on where the people are. From the bottom, it creates a signal, soaring up from the terraces. From the top, it extends the topography and orients sight towards the valley. Inside, hight height in the common room offers stunning views on the landscape. The local stone roof merge with the surroundings and creates an enjoyable space connected to nature.

BE SEEN :

Building an iconic building in this steep context, easily recognizable was a top priority for this project. It creates both a physical and a psychological landmark. As a piece of landscape, in a region known for its Buddhist monasteries, the roof took its inspiration in the organic curved shape of religious buildings.

It aims at reinterpreting a subconscious image to make the community centre a friendly and inviting place where inhabitant can gather. The roof cut enhances the architectural space by introducing a physical experience (people are literally going through the roof) and an unbroken visual relationship with landscape (thanks to the fragmented program).