Monday, August 25, 2014

Traces of Classicism

To be updated...

Private Residence, Ason
(Exposed brick work and fluted pilasters on facade)
I'm surprised but happy to mention that most of these buildings
still stand after the devastating twin quakes of 2015

A Typical Bay, Nepal Bal Mandir
This building has suffered irreparable damages in the 2015 quakes

Cornice Details, Nepal Eye Hospital (Original Guest House?) Tripureshwor

Contrasting Styles, Basantapur Dabali with Kumari Ghar(Right) & Gaddi Baithak(Left)
Gaddi Baithak was severely damaged and as of Nov. 2016 lies in a state of ruin
Gate to the East Wing of Tri-Chandra Campus
(Below Ghantaghar)
Both the clocktower (damaged and reconstructed after 1934 earthquake)
suffered no serious damage to the 2015 twin quakes


Makhan Galli, Kathmandu (May 2016)
Kathmandu (May 2016)
Near Bangemuda, Kathmandu (May 2016)
Near Taleju Temple, Kathmandu (May 2016)
Makhan Galli, Kathmandu (May 2016)
Updated on Nov. 2016
Resthouse
Chobar, Kirtipur, Kathmandu Valley
Resthouse
Chobar, Kirtipur, Kathmandu Valley
What remains of Seto Durbar, Durbarmarg, Kathmandu

Pilasters, Cornice bands of the Hotel Yak & Yeti
(Previously Palace / Residence of Bir Sumsher)
Details of the interior at one of the Halls


Back Entry from the Garden Area
East face of what remains of Bhimsen Thapa's residence
(Jan. 2017)

North face of what remains of Bhimsen Thapa's residence
(Jan. 2017)

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