Journal of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Engineering (Transactions of AIJ)
Online ISSN : 2433-0043
Print ISSN : 0910-8017
ISSN-L : 0910-8017
STRUCTURES OF BHAWAN : Towers of the royal buildings of Nepal Part 3
Katsuhiko WATANABE
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1993 Volume 447 Pages 135-141

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The classification of towers called "Bhawan" of Darbars has distinguished in the previous paper three forms. I discuss the structures of the each forms of towers. As a result, I was able to draw out the following conclusion : The main features comprising the structural system of the Bhawan are an outer quadrille wall and a wall running through the center of the building on the longer axis of the building. This type of structure system is generally employed in the traditional Nepalese architecture including residential houses. I can recognize the historical importance of Bhawan's tower structure in building a higher space for human in Shah Dynasty.
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