The Norwegian Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal

April 09, 2011 Category: Goverment, Public Buildings

The Norwegian Embassy that located in Kathmandu, Nepal, was designed by Kristin Jarmund Architects. The building covers a surface of 800m2 and is built into the slope of the site, allowing plateaus of outdoor space to extend into the building. A south facing intimate patio is directly linked to the vestibule. The facade, facing the Himalayan Mountains, is architecturally expressed by an added volume, which rises above the main entrance of the otherwise single-storey building. The volume houses the Ambassador’s office and is accented by a dynamic zigzag panoramic window, whose trail makes a tribute to the mountainous chain and purposely reflects the Himalayas.

The Norwegian Embassy design by Kristin Jarmund Architects