C H H AYA

CENTER

T H A M E L , KAT H M A N D U
 C H H AYA C E N T E R

• Location – Thamel, Kathmandu

• Area – 3,50,000 sq.ft.
• Architect – Archiplan.sbt pvt. ltd.
• Structure – MRB & Associates
• Programs – Retail, Movie, Hotel, Open
Courtyard
• Construction – Sep 2014 – March 2018
SITE CONTEXT

LEGENDS
CHHAYA CENTER

MAIN ROAD

SECONDARY ROAD
NEIGHBOURING
LANDMARK
 NEIGHBOURING CONTEXT
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A M R IT M

LEGENDS
TRIDE
V I SADA HA R
K TH AG CHHAYA CENTER
GA N
MAIN ROAD

SECONDARY ROAD
RANIPOKHARI NEIGHBOURING
LANDMARK
NEIGHBOURING CONTEXT

LEGENDS
CHHAYA CENTER

MAIN ROAD

SECONDARY ROAD
NEIGHBOURING
LANDMARK
 CONCEPT
• Fusion of traditional architecture and the
modern amenities

• “Thamel within Thamel” - concept of

chowks. Seven such chowks inside the
building plans and the the main chowk is
the courtyard.

• Aiming to represent Thamel by offering an

experience of shopping, markets, nightlife,
restaurants, cafes, events, live music and
many more in one place.
DESIGN AND PLANNING
• Fusion of traditional architecture fused with modern facilities.
DESIGN AND PLANNING
• Fusion of traditional architecture fused with modern facilities.

• Facade designed in traditional Newari and Nepali architecture as

well as fully glazed glass facing the courtyard gives modern looks.
 DESIGN AND PLANNING
• Fusion of traditional architecture fused with modern facilities.

• Facade designed in traditional Newari and Nepali architecture as

well as fully glazed glass facing the courtyard gives modern looks.

• Dedicated entry and exit points in the basement.

 DESIGN AND PLANNING
• Fusion of traditional architecture fused with modern facilities.

• Facade designed in traditional Newari and Nepali architecture as

well as fully glazed glass facing the courtyard gives modern looks.

• Dedicated entry and exit points in the basement.

• The entry to the Mall is through a pillar gate design and we can see
the preexisting tree from the entrance.
 DESIGN AND PLANNING
• Fusion of traditional architecture fused with modern facilities.

• Facade designed in traditional Newari and Nepali architecture as

well as fully glazed glass facing the courtyard gives modern looks.

• Dedicated entry and exit points in the basement.

• The entry to the Mall is through a pillar gate design and we can see
the preexisting tree from the entrance.

• Central courtyard of around 12,000 sq.ft area - activities like

concerts, gala events, festivals, market etc. take place throughout
the year.
 DESIGN AND PLANNING
• Fusion of traditional architecture fused with modern facilities.

• Facade designed in traditional Newari and Nepali architecture as

well as fully glazed glass facing the courtyard gives modern looks.

• Dedicated entry and exit points in the basement.

• The entry to the Mall is through a pillar gate design and we can see
the preexisting tree from the entrance.

• Central courtyard of around 12,000 sq.ft area - activities like

concerts, gala events, festivals, market etc. take place throughout
the year.

• 200 retail stores representing various International and Local

brands.
 DESIGN AND PLANNING
• Fusion of traditional architecture fused with modern facilities.

• Facade designed in traditional Newari and Nepali architecture as

well as fully glazed glass facing the courtyard gives modern looks.

• Dedicated entry and exit points in the basement.

• The entry to the Mall is through a pillar gate design and we can see
the preexisting tree from the entrance.

• Central courtyard of around 12,000 sq.ft area - activities like

concerts, gala events, festivals, market etc. take place throughout
the year.

• 200 retail stores representing various International and Local

brands.

• Clear Signage
BASEMENT

UPPER BASEMENT
CAPACITY – 70 CARS, 217 BIKES
CLEAR HT. – 2.6M
ENTRY
TICKET COUNTER
BASEMENT

UPPER BASEMENT
CAPACITY – 153 CARS, 217
BIKES
ENTRY
FLOOR HT. – 3.35 M
CAR WASH
GROUND FLOOR

C I RC U L AT I O N
VERTICAL CIRCULATION

HORIZONTAL CIRCULATION
GROUND FLOOR

C I RC U L AT I O N
VERTICAL CIRCULATION

HORIZONTAL CIRCULATION
GROUND FLOOR

LEGEND
STAIRCASE
ESCALATOR
EMERGENCY EXIT
` LADIES WASHROOM
`
LIFT
HOTEL

• TOTAL SHOPS: 72
• VACANT SHOPS : 32
• % OF SHOPS VACANT : 44.45 %
• FLOOR HEIGHT- 2.7M
• CORRIDOR- 3.4M
GROUND FLOOR

PROGRAMS
FOOD
FASHION
CORPORATE
` COSMETIC `
HANDICRAFT
GADGETS

• TOTAL SHOPS: 72
• VACANT SHOPS: 32
• % OF SHOPS VACANT: 44.45 %
1 st
FLOOR PL AN
PROGRAMS
FASHION
FOOD

JWELLERY
COSMETICS
MALE WASHROOM

• TOTAL SHOPS: 72
• VACANT SHOPS: 29
• % OF SHOPS VACANT: 40.27%

ANCHOR SHOPS
• SONAM- 211-214
• JOCKEY- 245
• MANISH RAI- 235
2 nd
FLOOR PL AN

PROGRAMS
FASHION

SPA AND WELLNESS

JWELLERY
CORPORATE
HANDICRAFTS
GADGETS
FEMALE WASHROOM

• TOTAL SHOPS: 72
• VACANT SHOPS: 39
• % OF SHOPS VACANT: 54.17%
3 rd
FLOOR PL AN

PROGRAMS
SPA AND
WELLNESS
CORPORATE
MALE/FEMALE
WASHROOM

• TOTAL SHOPS: 72
• VACANT SHOPS: 32
• % OF SHOPS VACANT: 44.45 %
4 th
FLOOR PL AN

PROGRAMS
QFX CINEMAS
FOOD

• QFX CINEMAS CAPACITY – 372

SEATS
SECTION

• LOWER BASEMENT HT- 3.35M

• UPPER BASEMENT- 2.6M
• FLOOR HT.- 2.7M
• BASEMENT RAMP – 45 L, 3.3
• BASEMENT SLOPE- 5 degree
• QFX SEAT- 9L, 3.4H
• QFX SLOPE- 20.6 degree
 A N A LY S I S
POSITIVE ASPECTS
• Ample and sufficient parking space: 400 cars and 500 bikes.

• Separate access for hotels and commercial area sharing the same
basement and parking.

• Staircases in all four corners at an adequate distance from all sides in

case of any emergencies.

• Emergency staircase also leads to the direction of main entrance.

• Provision of smoke detectors, sprinklers, atrium, sky light for efficient

day lighting.

• Fire extinguishers are also provided at appropriate distances.

• Power connections and generators are placed outside the complex in an

isolated shed.

• Corridors = approx 3m wide running all four directions

• Total of 3 lifts with capacity of 10 people per lift.

• 4 escalators are provided at two different locations.

 A N A LY S I S

N E G AT I V E A S P E C T S
• No proper provision for the specially abled people.

• Given signage are confusing and are not correctly indicated.

• Placement and planning of the toilets are quite conjusted and doesn't meet the toilet ratio

• Entrance not clearly visible from the main road.

D I S TA N C E S

• Lainchaur Bus Stop – 484.64

m
• Thamel Bus Stop – 426.26m
• Jamal Bus Stand – 1888.02
 LALITPUR
MALL

LAGANKHEL, LALITPUR
 LALITPUR MALL
INTRODUCTION
• A business complex at the employers provident fund
• Location – lagankhel, Lalitpur
• Area – 8034 sqm
• Opened in 2015
 LOCATION MAP

MAIN ROAD
SECONDARY ROAD
 LOCATION MAP
o Lagankhel, Lalitpur
o It is located in the core area with easy access
o 27.6677° N, 85.3218° E

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 LANDMARKS
• PATAN ACADEMY OF
HEALTH AND SCIENCE Patan academy of
• 300m health and science
• 4min

• LAGANKHEL BUS PARK

• 270m
• 3min

• ACADEMY OF CULINARY
ARTS
Sajha
• 290m
shopping
• 4min
complex Lagankhel bus
Academy of station
• NHU PUKHU culinary arts

• SAJHA SHOPPING
COMPLEX
Nhu pukhu
SITE ENTRY POINTS
TOTAL AREA:

MAIN ENTRY
SECONDARY ENTRY
PARKING
 EXTERIOR

o Style: Modern with a traditional theme

o Newari Style Windows
o Slope Roof
o MATERIALS:
RCC
Glass
Clay Tiles
Wood
 LANDSCAPE

A sitting space
A waterfall (dhungedhara)
Showing a sense of nature and green
 GROUND FLOOR
LEGENDS
ATM LOUNGE
ANCHOR SHOP
SURFACE PARKING
VERTICAL CIRTCULATRION
EATERIES
RETAIL SHOPS
EMERGENCY EXIT
UP
FIRST FLOOR
LEGENDS
VACANT SPACE
WASHROOM
VERTICAL CIRTCULATRION
BANKS AND FINANCE
EMERGENCY EXIT
SECOND FLOOR
LEGENDS
VACANT SPACE 45%
VERTICAL CIRTCULATRION
SANCHYA KOSH (EPF)
EMERGENCY EXIT
THIRD FLOOR
LEGENDS
SANCHYA KOSH (EPF)
VERTICAL CIRTCULATRION
EMERGENCY EXIT
FOURTH FLOOR
LEGENDS
UNODA
WASHROOM
VERTICAL CIRCULATION
EMERGENCY EXIT
VACANT SPACE 80%
DENTAL CLINIC
FIFTH FLOOR
LEGENDS
VACANT SPACE 85%
GOVERNMENT OFFICE
VERTICAL CIRTCULATRION
EMERGENCY EXIT
REVENUE COLLECTION
COUNTER
SIXTH FLOOR
LEGENDS
OPEN BALCONY
DINING SPACE
VERTICAL CIRTCULATRION
EMERGENCY EXIT
 BASEMENT PARKING FLOOR
• 12,000 square feet (1114.8 sqm) of Basement Parking
• Capacity 24 cars
 SURFACE PARKING
Surface Parking
7M X 21M
Capacity of 42 bikes
 SAFETY MEASURE
SERVICES

FIRE SAFETY IN EVERY

FLOOR

EMERGENCY EXIT > 10FT

 VERTICAL CIRCULATION

STAIRCASE
RAMP- only in ground floor
LIFT
ESCALTOR-upto two floor
 INTERIOR
VERTICAL CIRCULATION
Modern Theme Shops
Display glass windows
Artificial and Natural Lighting
Anchor shops (erke, peaks)
 POSITIVE ASPECT
VERTICAL CIRCULATION
• ENOUGH SPACE FOR MOVEMENT WITH CORRIDORS ( WIDE STAIRCASES)
• EMERGENCY EXIST AND FIRE SAFETY IN EASCH FLOOR
• GOOD LOCATION FOR MALL WITH EXCELLENT ACCESS AS BUS STOP IS ON
THE SPOT
• PROPER VENTILLATION AND NATURAL LIGHTING
 NEGATIVE ASPECT
VERTICAL CIRCULATION
• MAXIMUM NO. OF MOBILE SHOPS
• RAMPS ONLY IN GROUND FLOOR AND ESCALATOR AND LIFTS ARE NOT
WORKING
• ONLY 10 FEET SPACE IS GIVEN IN EMERGENCY EXIT
 SITE
A N A LY S I S

T H A M E L , KAT H M A N D U
 S I T E L O C AT I O N

TEKU
 S I T E L O C AT I O N

• COUNTRY: Nepal
• PROVINCE: 3, Bagmati
• DISTRICT: Kathmandu
• WARD NO. : 12
 L O C AT I O N M A P

SITE

SITE

• 1.3 km from • 2.5 km from Kalanki

Tripureshwor • 7 min drive, 35 min
• 4 min drive, 20 min walk
walk
 H I S T O RY
• Historical neighborhood in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal.

• Northern side of the Bagmati River and is known for its rich cultural
heritage.

• "Teku" derived from the Nepali word "tekuwa," - a small pond or

tank. The neighborhood was originally built around a small pond

PREVIOUS CONTEXT known as the Teku Daha.

• An important trading center and important administrative center.

• In the 19th century, Teku was home to many wealthy merchants

and traders who built elaborate mansions and palaces in the area.
These buildings were constructed in the traditional Newari style,
with ornate carvings and intricate brickwork.
 PRESENT CONTEXT

PRESENT CONTEXT

• Bustling commercial and residential neighborhood in Kathmandu.

• Mix of old and new buildings - traditional Newari-style buildings

alongside modern high-rise buildings.

• Growing urban area also facing several challenges, including traffic

congestion, air pollution, unplanned growth and inadequate
infrastructure.
NEAREST LANDMARKS

SITE
ZONING

DENSE MIXED RESIDENTIAL SUB

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R OA D T RA F F I C
 C L I M AT E A N A LY S I S
AVERAGE HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE

ZONE: TEMPERATE

WIND DIRECTION:
SOUTHWESTERLY
NORTHWESTERLY
AVERAGE HOURLY TEMPERATURE
DAILY CHANCE OF PRECIPETATION
AVERAGE MONTHLY RAINFALL
 GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

LOCAL GOVT. OFFICE

KALIMATI MARKET
DEVELOPMENT NEPAL OIL
BOARD CORPORATION
OFFICEBUILDING SITE

MAHANAGARIYA
PRAHARI PARISAR
LOCAL GOVT. OFFICE
FEDERAL GOVT.
ENVIRONMENT AND OFFICE
AGRICULTURAL DEPT.
 S W O T A N A LY S I S

STRENGTH WEAKNESS
 Accessible location

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
T H ANK YO U