Architect on a mission to save Kathmandu’s soul
KATHMANDU — Nepal’s ancient capital Kathmandu is famed around the world for its intricately carved medieval temples and ancient royal palaces. But as the once-sleepy city hurtles into the 21st century, the distinctive architecture that visitors once flocked to see is rapidly being replaced by the high-rise concrete structures favored by modern residents. It is a trend the Nepalese architect Rabindra Puri bitterly opposes — and he is on a one-man mission to prevent the disappearance of what he calls the “soul” of Kathmandu and its surroundings. Source: The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URL: http://www.classicposters.com/commentary/20100216com6.html |
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