NEWARI CULTURE CENTRE

Abstract

Newari culture and art center" is envisaged to create a center with a purpose to promote and continue traditional and cultural activities of the area. In the present days, the dynamics of the built environment are very different than those of the past. Too often they lack a sense of continuity and history. To increase the awareness of that past and create a sense of space, it is necessary to recognize, preserve, protect and integrate culture and positive historical elements in advance. This thesis work is highly influenced by historic, social and architectural context of the Newari culture. Programs have been included to promote the traditional creativity and also to serve to visitors and community. The design evolved through proper assimilation with the setting and promoting creativity through the use of present say designs, technology, and materials: these can be seen through the courtyard and street square concept and the skyline is made up of pitched roofs. Newari culture and art center deals with activity related to traditional arts like woodcarving, metal craft, pottery, painting-Paubha and traditional Newari music and dance. In overall, the work is an endeavor to create architecture that will be a contribution to an attempt for 21" century Nepalese architecture, which is rather an elusive goal. It will provide opportunity for the learning and showcasing the local skill and preservation of our traditional art and craft.