Cloud Catcher Hospitality Building / MAP Design

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 Cloud Catcher Hospitality Building / MAP Design - Exterior Photography, Facade
© Siddhartha Maharjan / MAP + Samir Jung Thapa, Clikman Production

Overview - The ‘Meet and Greet” building of Kavya Resort is sculpted to witness the drama of passing clouds. Placed in the highest resort in Nagarkot, Nepal, the site experiences a dynamic moment of clear visibility, suddenly changing into total obscurity. While the two rock-shaped volumes are oriented to capture views of the Himalayas and the valley below, their separation creates the passage for the clouds – sometimes bringing the fog and moisture deep inside the building. Here, you can experience the magical moments.

 Cloud Catcher Hospitality Building / MAP Design - Interior Photography, Facade, Windows
© Siddhartha Maharjan / MAP + Samir Jung Thapa, Clikman Production
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 Cloud Catcher Hospitality Building / MAP Design - Exterior Photography, Windows, Forest
© Siddhartha Maharjan / MAP + Samir Jung Thapa, Clikman Production

Spatial Organization - Learning from the local village houses built on steep terrains, the footprint of this building is kept to a minimum. The interior spaces are stacked and organized vertically in two ‘rock’ '-like volumes. A central circulation spine, the axis with the mountain range, interconnects them. This gesture allows nature to punctuate and scale the volumes while opening the interior spaces to views and ventilation. The main level hosts welcoming areas with attached attic-like spaces for a cloud café and library. The lower levels incorporate dining rooms right above the main kitchen. From here, cascading steps connect the alfresco area and then the pool terrace.

 Cloud Catcher Hospitality Building / MAP Design - Exterior Photography, Facade, Garden, Handrail
© Siddhartha Maharjan / MAP + Samir Jung Thapa, Clikman Production

Spatial Experience - Inspired by local geology, the architecture offers diverse experiences, from the crevasse-like circulation hallways and the cave-like gathering rooms to promontory-like verandas overlooking the mountain range.

 Cloud Catcher Hospitality Building / MAP Design - Interior Photography, Living Room, Sofa, Windows, Table
© Siddhartha Maharjan / MAP + Samir Jung Thapa, Clikman Production
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Eastwest Section
 Cloud Catcher Hospitality Building / MAP Design - Interior Photography, Beam, Handrail
© Siddhartha Maharjan / MAP + Samir Jung Thapa, Clikman Production

Form - Shaped to respond to the local climate, seismic forces, and the views, every side of the building looks different. The side facades are dominated by reinforced concrete shear walls with punctures in dormers to allow the southern sunlight. The entry facade that hides the ‘back of house’ functions constitutes a cluster of village houses with smaller fenestrations. In contrast, the back façade facing the view, the building transforms its appearance into a telescopic form, jutting out towards the valley. Here, the facades are open and transparent.

 Cloud Catcher Hospitality Building / MAP Design - Exterior Photography, Facade, Windows
© Siddhartha Maharjan / MAP + Samir Jung Thapa, Clikman Production

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Address:Nagarkot Road, Mahamanjushree, 44812, Nepal

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Cite: " Cloud Catcher Hospitality Building / MAP Design" 21 Oct 2023. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1008583/cloud-catcher-hospitality-building-map-design> ISSN 0719-8884

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