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    Robert Weise (1929-1996) was the first Swiss architect to practice in Nepal. He is considered the father of modern Nepali architecture because he blended traditional Nepali architectural styles with modern design. Some of his most notable works include the original master plan for Tribhuvan University, Hotel Annapurna (the first modern tourist hotel in Nepal), The Fishtail Lodge in Pokhara (known for its unique round cottages), and buildings for the SOS Children's Village in Bhaktapur. Weise strived to incorporate traditional Nepali design elements like pagoda roofs into his modern buildings.

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    Robert Weise (1929-1996) was the first Swiss architect to practice in Nepal. He is considered the father of modern Nepali architecture because he blended traditional Nepali architectural styles with modern design. Some of his most notable works include the original master plan for Tribhuvan University, Hotel Annapurna (the first modern tourist hotel in Nepal), The Fishtail Lodge in Pokhara (known for its unique round cottages), and buildings for the SOS Children's Village in Bhaktapur. Weise strived to incorporate traditional Nepali design elements like pagoda roofs into his modern buildings.

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    Robert Weise (1929-1996) was the first Swiss architect to practice in Nepal. He is considered the father of modern Nepali architecture because he blended traditional Nepali architectural styles with modern design. Some of his most notable works include the original master plan for Tribhuvan University, Hotel Annapurna (the first modern tourist hotel in Nepal), The Fishtail Lodge in Pokhara (known for its unique round cottages), and buildings for the SOS Children's Village in Bhaktapur. Weise strived to incorporate traditional Nepali design elements like pagoda roofs into his modern buildings.

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    Robert Weise (1929-1996) was the first Swiss architect to practice in Nepal. He is considered the father of modern Nepali architecture because he blended traditional Nepali architectural styles with modern design. Some of his most notable works include the original master plan for Tribhuvan University, Hotel Annapurna (the first modern tourist hotel in Nepal), The Fishtail Lodge in Pokhara (known for its unique round cottages), and buildings for the SOS Children's Village in Bhaktapur. Weise strived to incorporate traditional Nepali design elements like pagoda roofs into his modern buildings.

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    AR.

    ROBERT WEISE

    PRESENTED BY:
    IPSHA GHIMIRE (75014)
    JENISHA DANGAL (75016)
    AR. ROBERT WEISE

     He was born in 1929 and he died in 1996


     First swiss architect in Nepal
     Completed graduation from the college of architecture and engineering of kt
    of Zurich, Switzerland
     Studied Tropical Architecture from the building research station at Watford,
    U.K.
     Gave birth to “A Mordern Era of Hybrid Nepalese Traditional Architecture”
    (use of pagoda style in modern buildings)
     “Foreign lands are not all foreign to me, for it is there that I hope to be able
    to express the personal freedom in me.”
    AR. ROBERT WEISE IN NEPAL

     He was the first Architect to practice in Nepal after 1960s


     Contributed to the contemprorary architecture in Nepal by achieving a blend
    between the traditional and the modern
     Worked as an architect and construction manager under contract with Balso
    mission from 1954-57
     Made an effort on making all government offices roof capped off with pagoda
    style
     Worked under the contract with “SATA” (Swiss association for technical
    assistant)
     Introduced the design of double flight stairs for the first time
     Worked as an architect-in-chief under the contract with HMG
    AR. ROBERT WEISE’S WORKS
    Hotel Annapurna
     Original master plan of T.U.
     The Library building of T.U. & other buildings of the campus
     Hotel del’ Annapurna
     The fishtail Lodge, Pokhara
     The Royal Nepal Army Barrack at Chhauni, Bhaktapur, Pokhara
     Yellow Pagoda Hotel (now Nabil Bank at kantipath) SOS Children village
     SOS Children Village (Bhaktapur)
     German Embassy (Gyaneshwor)
     Japanese Embassy staff quarter (Jawalakhel)

    Yellow Pagoda Hotel


    THE FISHTAIL LODGE, POKHARA
    THE FISHTAIL LODGE, POKHARA
     Another experiment of Weise
     Architecture more organic in nature, & resembling with the surroundings
     It was established in late 1960’s with unique round cottages that are set
    amidst a lush garden.
     Circular plan layout with circular shell roof
     Use of local materials
     Elevation articulated by rhythmic doors and French windows
    THE FISHTAIL LODGE, POKHARA
    DE L’ANNAPURNA
    DE L’ANNAPURNA
     First modern tourist hotel opened in July 1965
     Blended traditional architecture with modern style
     Use of pagoda roof with the implementation of modern technology
     Simple rectangular plan with elevation articulated by rhythmic rectangular
    windows
     Windows are of modern style in the façade facing the road
     Use of carved struts and a/c box to give a traditional look
    DE L’ANNAPURNA

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