Mixed Use Buildings of Patan

As promised a few years back in this blog, I am finally able to put up pictures of the mixed use buildings that have been taken from various places in Patan, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Bungamati. These are from within the historical core of the ancient towns and very much reflect various stylistic developments of that period.

To begin with buildings from the area around Patan durbar square.

Classical influence on Newari form

Lovely way to turn the corner (next to Krishna Temple)

Clearly a newer construction
Trying to replicate the old form but at a newer scale

This one does a better job of translation of old to new
aesthetically at least, successfully eliminates hard angles of the previous one

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Difference between old scale-form & new scale & form

Interesting play of shapes and design

Newari brick exposed building with pilasters & cornice bands (classical)

Less ornamentation than the preciou sone

Typical street

Clearly layers of construction can be seen here