Architecture

                              Roman Civilization : COLOSSEUM                                                               Fig: Sketch of Colosseum The Colosseum stands as a symbol of the power , genius , and brutality of the Roman Empire. The Colosseum stands as a symbol of the power , genius , and brutality It is commonly known as the Flavian Amphitheatre , named after the dynasty of emperors that presided over its construction. It is commonly known as the Flavian Amphitheatre , named after the dynasty of emperors that presided over its construction. The Colosseum is generally regarded by Christians as a site of the martyrdom of large numbers of believers during the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire, as evidenced by Church history and tradition. During 6th Century Colosseum were also used as a  storehouse , church, cemetery and even a castle for nobility. Emperors used the Colosseum to entertain the public with free games. They symbolized prestige and power and

                              Landscape   Architecture Landscape architecture is best understood by the profession as achieving a balance between the built and natural environments or people and places. Landscape architects design gardens, public parks, playgrounds, residential areas, college campuses, shopping centers, golf courses, and parkways so that they are not only functional but also beautiful and harmonious with the nature. Fig: Botanical Garden, Godawari Role of Landscape Architects: Landscape architects aim to improve the quality of the environment by designing and managing the open spaces around us.   They work to improve human and environmental health in all communities. They plan and design parks, campuses, streetscapes, trails, plazas, residences, and other projects that strengthen communities .  They confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects. They prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates

Nepal’s First Architect   Ar.Gangadhar Bhatta ‘Haluwe’    ● Gangadhar was Born on 30th April 1936. He was nicknamed ‘Bachhu’ by his family.  ● He earned his B.Arch. degree from Calcutta University after doing his I.Sc from Trichandra College and S.L.C from Padmodaya High School in Kathmandu.  ● Bhatta became the first man in Nepal to obtain an architectural degree and joined the Bhawan Bibhag soon after.  ● Gangadhar chose to study architecture in place of engineering as it would have been expected considering that the latter profession was more firmly established and better viewed as a reputed one ● He is considered as “The founder of modern architecture in Nepal”. He said, “The day I stop being modern, I might as well stop being an architect.”  ● He also believed that every item in nature has a purpose as he was an admirer of Frank Lloyd Wright. ● He won the first prize of Rs.5000 in the open design competition for the Rashtriya Panchayat Bhavan. ● He demised at the age of 72 years i