BIO MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN (BMET) TRAINING CENTRE

The project is the training centre for bio medical equipment technician. The project is funded by Nick Simons Institute and is a gift to Government of Nepal. The project is located inside the complex of Department of Health in Teku.
The project is two and half storied structure covering almost 12,000 square feet of total built up area. The structure is a framed structure. The façade is mostly fair-faced brick with small portion of rendered surfaces primarily in columns and beam. Aluminum doors and windows have been used in the exterior of the building. The slope roof and skirt roofs are covered with upvc roofing tiles.
The ground floor of the building comprises of Pneumatic Lab, Heavy Equipment Store, Electromechanical Lab, X-ray Room, Compressor and Generator Room, Store and Toilet Block. The first floor consists of two Classrooms, Electronic Lab, Library, Rooms for Instructor and Training Chief and Toilet Block. The top floor comprises the separate Hostel Rooms for Ladies and Gents, TV Room cum Lounge, Store and Toilet Block.
As JSA was assigned to carry out the supervision and project management related works (the design was not done by JSA), efforts were made to meet the required specifications in material usage and workmanship. Quality Control and Quality Assurance was the main objective of the project.

ASHA HEALTH CARE CENTER

The project is a clinic building and a dormitory building at Pokhara, Nepal. The project is built on a covered area of 7000 square feet. The circulation of the building was a prime focus during the design process.
The design features includes sloped roof and stone cladding on facade treatment. The building layout incorporated an internal courtyard within the building.
JSA carried out the detailed design and full site supervision of the project. The contract was carried within 18 months including design and construction phase.

GURKHA WELFARE SCHEME RESIDENTIAL HOME

The project is an old age home for ex-British Gurkha Servicemen. The project is spreads around the covered area of approximately 10,000 square feet. The project is built by emulating the UK standards, which was achieved. The project is spreads around the covered area of approximately10,000 square feet. The project is built by emulating the UK standards, which was achieved. The architectural style is an adaptation of vernacular architecture of Pokhara in terms of material uses and therefore an exposed stone façade with timber doors and windows were used in the building with a courtyard and a central chautara. The insulated walls and false ceiling are used in the building to complement the thermal comfort inside the building. The bamboo screens are used around the building to give a rural feel so that the residents, who normally come from remote parts of Nepal, are comfortable to their surroundings.JSA carried out the detailed design and full site supervision. The project was completed within stipulated time frame.

COMBINED MESS FOR BRITISH GURKHA

The project is the design of a Combined Mess for British Gurkha at Pokhara. This two storied building is designed to accommodate an Ante Room, a bar lounge, kitchen/dining room, TV/Games room, mess manager’s office and other utility functions on the ground floor. The first floor includes 14 bedrooms (each with an attached toilet), a common hall and a suite for senior officer. The structure is a framed structure with infill hollow block walls. Stone cladding is done on the exterior of the building to enhance the vernacular architecture of Pokhara. Steel Trusses are used as roof support system and Decra tiles are used as roofing material.

MENLHA NURSING HOME (CIWEC)

The project is a private clinic serving to the travelers and tourists. The building is designed as a framed structure with typical Nepali design finishes. The building has sufficient facilities for patients, a dental clinic and two apartments on the top floor. The plinth area is 260 s. This four floor building has basement for X-ray equipment and storage. An annex building for kitchen, services etc extends on to a lawn for eating spaces. The building is designed to provide a caring atmosphere for patients. Hygienic finishes have been used in the interiors and the grid slab is used on the ceiling of waiting room. The exterior wall is of local fair faced brick. The building has large openings to provide adequate natural light. The grid slab is designed to encase decorative lighting fixtures. The sanitary system includes septic tank, soak pit, water tank and a medical incinerator.