Commissioned by Nepal’s Ministry of Health & Population, this new 18,000 square foot public medical facility is located in the Jumla District, an area characterized by its inaccessibility and poverty.
Sited along the Karnali River and named after the natural hot springs, the hospital signifies a renewed emphasis on health in a region where advanced healthcare services have been historically limited due to the rugged terrain. Crafted from rammed earth using local soil and labor, the new hospital will embody sustainability, affordability, and respect for local ecology.
Comprising three interconnected volumes that encircle a healing garden with native plantings, the hospital offers panoramic views of the Karnali River valley. This low-carbon and passive solar building hosts emergency, out-patient, and administrative departments on the west side, ensuring easy access. On the eastern side, the in-patient department, surgery, and maternity ward nestle, providing the needed privacy.
Project: Tatopani Hospital
Firm: Building Bureau
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