OCTAGONAL PAVILLION – A SHADE OR A RESTING PLACE

The octagonal pavilion is a unique architecture as well as to restore the construction techniques which was done at that time to make a city beautiful. This kind of structures help us to understand our construction technology and material as well as the aesthetic concept of making city look more attracted.

SitalPati, Palpa, Nepal

The salient features: 

• Sitalpati, a famous public now pavilion ,built by Khadga Shamsher. 

•  It is a unique mid 20th century modern architectural structure located at Palpa.

•  It has been influenced by Mughal architecture.

• The pavilion is a public place for visitors.

• Due to the central location, as well as its proximity to additional features such as nearby restaurants, parking and prime location, it is an extremely popular for a diverse communities.

• The most prominent landmark of the city.

• Often affectionately referred to by its admiring fans as “weird” or “offbeat”, the pavilion's eccentric appearance fits in very well in a city that is proud on itself.

• A group of local pavilion-restoration supporters usually organize a grassroots effort to save the structure from demolition.

• Because of the unique shape of the shelter, it has gardened a great deal of both media and public attention. “It will be a departure from the usual rectangular-shaped shelters built in parks in the past.

• Striking in appearance, the pavilion's a typical octagonal shaped roof stretches skyward, attracting the eye far around.

•  Designed to be a rustic in appearance.

• Weather damage to pavilion roof and public interference is common.

• Integration of Spigot Fountain.

• Consequently the roof has degraded to a very poor condition allowing substantial moisture infiltration by the elements. Additionally, the stone surrounding the buttress has become loosened and is separating from the concrete beneath it.

• It has become important to preserve its significant architecture.

•  Need to raise awareness and local support in preservation.

• Structurally strong, but preservation lacks and due to that, this kind of structures will be lost if not paid attention by local community and historians.