ACKNOWLEDGMENT

First of all, i would like to express my deep

gratitude to the head architect Ar. MIlan
Gainju and senior architects Ar. Neeru
Maharjan, Ar. Ranjeeta Balan Kshetree for
helping me through this period of my
practicum and helping me as a trainee
architect in their firm Arc Himalaya Services
P. Ltd. Their continuous guidance and critics
helped me move forward in the advanced
practical life works.

I would also like to extend my gratitude to our

practicum supervisor Ar. Shreesti Lohani
Basnet for her guidance and supervision
during the practicum period.
ABOUT THE OFFICE

Name of the Firm: Arc Himalaya Services

P. Ltd

Address: Panipokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal

Founding member: Ar. Milan Gainju

Ar. Suman Limbu

Registration No: 140360/072/073

VAT No: 603611551

Contact no: 9849495463, 9851143776

E-mail: [email protected]

Services: Architecture design: all types of

buildings and built forms, landscape,
master planning, interior: design and
construction: building construction,
supervision and cost estimation..

Arc Himalaya services has been

providing its service since 2072 BS. This
firm was established by young and
energetic architects. This organization
focuses on providing excellent design
solutions to the client. The firm works
responsibly on controlling projects from
start to finish to ensure high quality,
innovative and functional design. It
focuses on developing architecture in
line with clients needs, buildings usage
and environmental impact
 Table of Contents

Thimi Residence …………………………………………. 1

Mulpani Residence ……………………………………….. 5

Mulpani Interior …………………………………………… 14

Casino ………………………………………………………18

Site 1 - Commercial Building …………………………….. 21

Site 2 - Commercial Building …………………………….. 24

Villa …………………………………………………………. 26
THIMI RESIDENCE
Thimi, Bhaktapur

ABOUT THE PROJECT

● CLIENT: Raman Manandhar
● SITE AREA: 3835.23 SQ FT
● FLOOR AREA: 1383 SQ FT
● STRUCTURE TYPE: FRAME STRUCTURE

The site is located in a peaceful area with adequate land. The

client wanted no rentable space on his property and wished his
building to be built according to “Vastu”. Also client wanted
lavish double height living room having good view of the
landscape ahead and the road. In addition we also needed to
add some balcony on the west side of the building because of
the beautiful view of the pond.

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INVOLVEMENT
● Municipal format RO
AD

● 3D (sketchup) GARDEN
AREA
● Renders (lumion)
● Post production
(photoshop)

Thimi residence is the project

i started as drafting practice
to improve my drafting skills. I
learned a new approach to
autocad drawings and 3D
visualizations.

I designed 3D and elevation

for this project. Designing
elevation was a tough
challenge for me as i was not
familiar with the process. I
studied Fort Langley Building
Facade Guidelines. This book
inspired me to get more SMALL PORCH WITH
OUTDOOR SEATING AREA LIVING ROOM WITH VIEW
options for the elevations. OF ROAD AND GARDEN

I also helped on landscape

visualization with temporary
structure on the landscape. KITCHEN/ DINING ACCORDING
TO VAASTU

VAASTU FOR RESIDENCE

In the present times,
Vaastu Shastra is popular
across the world. The
reason behind this is the
universal need for peace
and harmony, which the
application of Vaastu
Shastra in home
construction and design is
supposed to bring along
with promises of good
health, wealth and
happiness in life.

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Lesson learnt
I learned many ideas, shortcuts and
techniques very much helpful for
architectural drafting. Here i learned drafting
from the basic layers and line weights. I also
learned using XL lines and polylines as
shortcuts during drafting process.

I learned sketching and softwares helps to

get more idea to the space visualization.
These habits also helps to get more options
for the provided project improving each
options one after another.

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 VOID FOR DOUBLE HEIGHT
LIVING ROOM

BEDROOM 1 WITH ROADSIDE

VIEWED BALCONY

X X

BEDROOM 2 ACCORDING TO
VAASTU

MASTER BEDROOM WITH

MAIN VIEW BALCONY AND
ACCORDING TO VAASTU

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MULPANI RESIDENCE
Mulpani, kathmandu

ABOUT THE PROJECT

● CLIENT: Shivahari Sapkota
● SITE AREA: 5254.2 SQ FT
● FLOOR AREA: 1307.98 SQ FT
● STRUCTURE TYPE: FRAME STRUCTURE

Residence of Mulpani comprises of different concepts. Main

concept followed for this project is the continuation of previous
outlying spaces. The verandah which laid on existing building
served many physical as well as cultural needs. The main motive
was to preserve and maximize the use of that space. For building
form rectilinear form was adopted with basic form.

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INVOLVEMENT
● Municipal format
● 3D (sketchup)
● Renders (lumion)
● Post production (photoshop)

I prepared municipal format for this

project adopting every drafting skills i
learned from the firm. Later for space
visualization i also contributed on the 3D
and renders of this project. In addition i
also learned and drafted sanitary,
electrical and structural drawings for this
project.

I also learned setting out process in this

project. Since the site was far from the
main road we took a reference line from
the most accurate straight side. At first we
corrected and made that line straight.
Keeping that line as reference line we laid
out the grid as per plan. We corrected FIG: layout process on site as
every error on grid using 3,4,5 rule. per plan

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Rectilinear form occupied by basic Front verandah continued with
geometric shapes existing building

ROAD

26’3’’

5’ FOOTPATH
7’4’’ Wide
road

FIG: SITE PLAN WITH EXISTING

BUILDING

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Lesson learnt
Designing is a complicated
process with many possibilities. I
experienced many challenges
such as deadlines, facade
treatment and clients approval to
complete this project. Main thing i
learned is to focus and take time
while designing. If we rush while
designing then chances of making
mistakes early on increases which
ultimately results more and more
complication at the end of the
project.

Polylines that i learned from

drafting helped a lot on this
project. It comes in handy for quick
drafting and assembly editing.

Also on site safety and preparation

are equally important. This helps
us to preparer for the upcoming
challenge.

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SANITARY DRAWINGS
Sanitary drawings was done
keeping in mind about lengths and
dimensions of pipe.

Layout was planned focusing on

keeping minimum distance of
pipes and minimum manholes.

A A

FIG: Ground Floor Plan for soil and waste

water pipes.

FIG: Blow up plan and section

PIPES USED
1. Hot water pipe: 20mm dia
2. Cold water pipe: 25mm dia
3. Soil pipe: 110mm dia
4. Waste water pipe: 75 mm dia

FIG: Blow up plan for hot and cold water

pipe in kitchen/ dining.

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ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS
I arranged bulbs, switches and
sockets for electrical drawing.

It is to be remembered that
adequate amount of bulb and
lighting is preferred. Also while
placing switches and sockets
easiness of client should be of
top priority.

Ultimately electrical drawing

helps reader to visualize
illumination. It also comes in
handy on site while placing
bulbs, switches and sockets.

LEGENDS

FIG: Ground Floor Plan for socket placement

TWO WAY SWITCH USED FOR

EASINESS OF USER.

ONE WAY SWITCH USED IN

PLACES WHERE OFTEN
MOVEMENT IS USUAL.

PROPER SPACES LIT WITH

PROPER BULBS ALWAYS MAKES
SPACES AESTHETICALLY AND
MENTALLY PLEASING.

FIG: Ground Floor Plan for bulbs and switch

placement

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STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS
Structural analysis is important as
it provides a basis for structural
design and also it evaluates
whether a specific structural
design will be able to withstand
external and internal stresses and
forces. The structural analysis
helps to determine the cause of a
structural failure.

In addition to architectural,
sanitary, and electrical drawings
also drafted structural drawings
for this project.

I learned to read and follow the

structure report after the structure
analysis of a building. I also
learned to draft the specific
structural drawings as per the FIG: Footing and trench layout plan

provided report.

FIG: F1 Footing detail plan and section FIG: CF2 Footing detail plan and section

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SITE LEARNINGS FIG: Site after layout with thread

Construction process was to

start without hurting the
existing building. The ground
floor of existing building helped
to provide shelter for the
workers and storage for raw
materials.

After the layout of grid on site

with threads, it was now turn for
the excavation and
preparation.
FIG: Excavation and preparation on site
Firstly 5 ft deep was dug for
each foundation as specified
on the structural drawings.
Afterward earth was
compacted and 3’’ brick soling
was done above which came
P.C.C. (1:3:6 ratio). Then only
rebars were placed as shown in
FIG: Preparation of rebars on site
fig.

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 FIRSTLY CLEAR
MEASUREMENT OF SITE
AND SETTING OUT.

PREPARATION AND
EXCAVATION

TIMBERING AND TRENCHES

BETWEEN THE PROCESS

BRICK SOLING AND P.C.C

PLACEMENT OF REBARS

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Mulpani Interior
Mulpani, kathmandu

ABOUT THE PROJECT

● CLIENT: Uma Tamang
● SITE AREA: 5254.2 SQ FT
● FLOOR AREA: 616.11 SQ FT
● STRUCTURE TYPE: FRAME STRUCTURE

After the completion of previous project client wants to get better

visualization of interior spaces as well. My involvement on this project is
the interior of kitchen/ dining and living room. With these two rooms
together i completed my option of interior design. Main motive of this
project is to help client foresee these spaces. Also client on this project
was to have false ceiling on both kitchen/ dining and living room.

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 FIG: MOODBOARD FOR INTERIOR
FIG: MOODBOARD FOR INTERIOR

INVOLVEMENT
I designed 3D and layouts of
livingroom and kitchen/ dining for
this project. For design process i
created a moodboard from
MILANOTE. I collected a series of
references and made a color palette
which goes best with my composition
of arrangement. Color composition
and organization are main factors i
learned on this project. Also i did an
analysis on furniture standards and
construction techniques. FIG: STANDARD FURNITURE PLACEMENT

PROCEDURES
● Municipal
format
● 3D (Sketchup)
● Renders
(Lumion,
Enscape)
● Post
production
(Photoshop)

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Lesson learnt
Interior designing was a
new experience to me.
Designing process
made me realize the
detail and thorough
analysis required in
interior design

I also captured
techniques like
preparing moodboard,
sketching, cross
referencing to move
forward during the
design process.
Moodboard helped me
get a visual preparation
for the design, while
sketching got more to
the depth of individual
portion. Reference
analysis helped me
eliminate small
negative spaces.

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 WHITE AREA SEPARATED
WITH HIGHLIGHTED AREA

HIGHLIGHTED AREA FOR

INTERIORS

FIG: GROUND FLOOR PLAN

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Casino
Bhairawa, Nepal

ABOUT THE PROJECT

● CLIENT: Buddha Regency Pvt. Ltd
● SITE AREA: 73176.88 SQ FT
● FLOOR AREA: 9618.55 SQ FT
● STRUCTURE TYPE: FRAME STRUCTURE

This project stands on a ground with site area 6434 sq m with an

existing building in front of it. Idea that moved this project forward
is such that if later in future business runs down the erected
structure will be converted into banquet. All the focus during this
project was for the proper services for the people.

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INVOLVEMENT
● Municipal format
● Structure drawing

In this project i am majorly

involved in drawing municipal
format and structural drawings.
On the other hand i am also
involved in research and partial
designing of this project.

I researched casino spaces and,

different casino games. Almost
every requirement were
addressed by client himself.
However some minor spaces
were added after the research
during the design process.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Ground floor:-
a. Restaurant area
b. Reception:-
i. Counter
ii. Security SPACE TO BE USED BY
iii. lobby RESTAURANT
2. First floor:-
a. Bar
b. Green room
c. Cash counter
d. Meeting room
e. Surveillance room LOBBY/ RECEPTION AREA
f. Directors room (optional)
3. Second floor:-
a. Game room
b. kitchen/ dining area
c. Waiting lounge
d. stage

NOTE:-
● Gents and ladies restroom should be separate and
wide far away.
● Ladies restroom preferred not close to bar area.

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CASINO GAME ZONE
1. Half roulette- not more
than 7 person.
2. Full roulette- upto 10 person
3. Poker table- 5 to 8 person
4. Baccarat- 7 to 14 person
5. Black jack table- 2-7
including dealer
6. Mini Flush
7. Machine roulette- upto 7
person
8. Casino war
FIG: Blackjack table
9. Andar/ bahar

CASINO TRUSS
(REFERENCES)
1. Sports complex truss
2. Commercial complex truss
3. Johnson Wax Office (Frank
Lloyd wright)

LESSON LEARNT
FIG: Baccarat table
Until now i had a very little idea
about the importance of research
in design process. After this
project i now feel research as the
strongest element that guides
our project or simply any
particular design.

I also now have the experience of

extreme close deadlines in real
life, which leads to many minor
mistakes.

FIG: Johnson Wax Office (forest open to

sky concept)

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 Site 1:- Commercial building
Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu

CONCRETE MIX USED

1. Cement- Hetauda cement(OPC)
2. Sand - Melamchi sand of fine
quality
3. Aggregate

M20 grade concrete was used. Ratio

used was 1:2:3. Usually for M20 grade
1:1.5:3. Is used however even with 1:2:3
ratio M28 grade quality was achieved
with the help of cube test.

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Electric cables to be laid
before concreting.

Stirrups to be placed at 4’’

gap c/c.

Long bars of staircase

should be laid prior to other
works.

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 COVERING OF
FRESHLY LAID
CONCRETE DUE TO
RAIN

REMOVING WATER
AND ADDING CEMENT
AND WATER AFTER
RAIN

THROUGH AND
THROUGH BINDING

CONNECTION OF
SECONDARY BEAM
WITH MAIN BEAM

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 Site 2:- Commercial building
Syuchatar, Kathmandu

SITE BRIEF
Commercial building of syuchatar,
kalanki was on finishing stage when i
visited the building. It is a 6 and a half
storey tall building with 2 storey
basement. This tall structure captures
view from far away and also view from
the building is extremely beautiful. We
can catch almost full view of kathmandu
valley in front and at the back
breathtaking view of kirtipur durbar.
Overall it is a great site with extreme
possibilities

FIG: Steel structure for top floor

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 Interior of burger house at
located at third floor of this
building

Plastic wood Korean material for excellent

used instead of aesthetic finishing
ply on top of
table or on wall
covers

Some of the
materials
used in
interior

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VILLA
Syuchatar, kalanki

ABOUT THE PROJECT

● CLIENT: Uma Tamang
● SITE AREA: 8655.87 SQ FT
● FLOOR AREA:
● STRUCTURE TYPE:

The site for this project is located in a peaceful and harmonious

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MY RESEARCHES

1. VILLA C.H (PLAN R

STUDIO)
2. TT RESIDENCE (FLAT
12x)
3. MBL RESIDENCE
(SUMAN LIMBU)

FIG: PLAN AND ISOMETRIC VIEW OF VILLA C.H

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 CONCEPTUALLY
ANALYZED PLAN OF
TT RESIDENCE

GROUND FLOOR
PLAN OF MBL
RESIDENCE

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MY CONCEPTUAL DRAWINGS

CONCEPTUAL PRACTICE
FOR FORM DEVELOPMENT
OF VILLA

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CONCLUSION:

This period of practicum has been very beneficial to me, the work that |
have one, the knowledge that | have achieved during this period will
always be with me. It is not always necessary that theoretical
knowledge no matter how descriptive or well written can be understood.
This is where we require practical knowledge which explains things
more clearly, Practicum polished my theoretical knowledge and
introduced me into the practical word. | have grown not only as student
but also as an individual. It has built my confidence and helped me
improve my skills in designing, interacting and others. Thus, for a
student to work in a professional office environment and to gain the
practical knowledge required, the practicum course has been very
useful in providing opportunities. It was indeed a privilege to work in
good firm during my practicum period. During my practicum period, |
got a lot of opportunity in designing. Here | learnt to work as a team
along with other staff members and the architects themselves. Site
visits also taught about construction processes and I learnt a lot about
new building materials and design idea. In my view architecture would
have been incomplete if it weren't for this period of practicum. Overall it
helped me to learn about the real world of architecture,adding a new
dimension in me.

Thank You!!!