The site is located at Kotashower, Kathmandu, Nepal. It covers an area of 4069.9 square meters. The building spaces include a digital craft lab, library, training center, maker space, exhibition spaces, markets, cafes and restaurants, and residential space for differently able under one roof. The two-storied buildings with rooftop canopies to protect from weather. It consists of diverse spaces a brightly light space with a high ceiling, a calm space, and lively space.
The building facade expresses the building’s character and its function. Principle material used for the building facade is Bamboo. With the help of local craftsmen, split bamboo rods will be arranged into a parametrically generated lattice in the outer and inner surface with highly reflective glass in between the bamboo lattice. This eco-friendly and dynamic surface will be naturally treated for weather protection.
When people enter the space, they could feel a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and the balance between architecture, technology, and nature.
Accessible from all directions, “Welcome, feeling at building” features zero carbon emissions, renewable energy resources, consumption control, rainwater harvesting, green areas, and endemic species, etc. All buildings floors will be provided with elevators and with ramps to provide access for the differently able people (disabled people).
Generous green courtyards at the center of the building with natural light and ventilation will host specific public activities, events, art and craft exhibitions, and product fairs will take place in the courtyard.
The building structure will be entirely made of waste-engineered wood, which dramatically reduces its carbon footprint and allows it to be completely reusable.