• Client Name: Suma Hotel & Resort
• Site location: Sipadol, Bhaktapur – 5
• Site area: 5706 SQ.m
• Status: Ongoing

Description:

Nestled along the steep contours of Sipadol, Bhaktapur, this resort is an architectural response to the dramatic verticality of its landscape. To navigate the challenging terrain, the structure adopts a stepped configuration, utilizing a series of cascading levels that follow the natural slope. While the layout is fundamentally modular, the introduction of fluid curves softens the inherent rigidity of the boxed forms, creating a more organic silhouette that harmonizes with the environment. Rendered in a crisp, dominant white, the resort stands in striking contrast to the lush surrounding vegetation, serving as a clean focal point that captures the light. This design culminates in a series of expansive vantage points, offering guests an unobstructed, panoramic view of the historic Bhaktapur valley below.