26/04/2026
The Hall of Fame Series: 2025-2026
​Celebrating the milestones of our students and faculty.
​05 | Cities 4 Women: Urban Design Studio & Community Co-Design
Location: Ward 8, Birendranagar, Surkhet
Collaborative Initiative: UNOPS, UN-Habitat, and Cities Alliance
Date: 29.10.2025-02.11.2025
​We are immensely proud to feature the impactful work of Ms. ASHRIKA BISTA from the 020 Architecture Batch. Her journey within the "Cities 4 Women" framework represents a profound shift from traditional drafting to community-rooted urbanism.
​Working closely with the Ward 8 community in Birendranagar, the selected students listened to stories, shared ideas, and co-designed spaces that reflect everyday life and local culture. A key highlight of this intervention is the design of Prabhat Park,a space envisioned for connection and belonging.
Featuring a traditional Chautari, dedicated children’s play zones, moulded play areas, and comfortable seating, the park stands as a testament to architecture that prioritizes gathering and rest.
​Under the expert guidance of Dr. Prof. Sanjaya Uprety, Ashrika and her peers learned to see architecture beyond mere form, moving towards a practice defined by climate, context, and care.
​CONTRIBUTORS:
• ​Ms. Ashrika Bista
• ​Ms.Purnima Mahat from Thapathali Campus & Fellow Student Collaborators
• ​The Community of Ward 8, Birendranagar
​We extend our deepest gratitude to Cities 4 Women, the local government of Surkhet, and the participatinh mentors who pushed the boundaries of architectural pedagogy to include social empathy and resilience.
​!!Huge Congratulations to Ashrika for representing our department and college and her dedication to creating spaces for connection and belonging!!
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