#designwithnature

The inclusive collaboration design process between the Akasha Academy and Team SMA has been awarded by the international STIR (See Think Inspire Reflect) editorial team with an extensive article publication in the category THINK.

Thank you STIR, Amit, Soumya, Devanshi, Prachi and Jerry for the well-timed feature as we just embarked on the third phase of the collaboration. The article talks about the journey, with the fantastic members of the Akasha Academy, of embracing natural sloping land and design with nature to create an inspiring, healthy, self-sufficient and meaningful environment. It is about listening to the land, finding out where the land was happy and where it was hurting.

We are glad to share with you the most recent situation of the stabilization of a serious 2020 landslide. The Gabion walls, Utis (Alder) trees and Vetiver grass are doing well. A bamboo pavilion will soon follow. Stay tuned!

Seven years ago, in the winter of Nepali year 2070, Sustainable Mountain Architecture (SMA) was founded in the Kathmandu Valley. Today, our Chakupat Studio is home to incredibly talented, pro-active and multi cultured nationals and international members of Design, Architecture, Structure, Interior, Graphic, Management, Education and the Arts. We also work from remote locations and building sites.

Thanks to our many project principals and well-wishers, who also believe in pro-people, pro-ecology, pro-local and pro-innovation much like us, Team SMA has been able to successfully create 21 buildings, 8 pavilions, 6 interiors, 6 landscapes and 5 exhibitions.

We hope 2078 will bring you good health, lots of inspiration and meaningful creations!

I’ve landed in a very cold Philadelphia and have spent the week tucked away in the warm archives of the University of Pennsylvania. So far I’ve focused on reading through McHarg’s correspondence with UPenn alumni and contacts back in Scotland. What has struck me the most reading through the letters is the sheer strength of motivation McHarg had to push forward on so many different projects throughout his career. He did this while supporting and encouraging others to go on and achieve their best.

I really don’t know what to start. But maybe this great Mt.Fuji would do a little.

I’m on the journey of creating a brand and onlineshop called Sspace by HAKO. A Japanese/Thai unique design with natural vibes brand. It is available now in Japan. You can click here to see www.sspace.thebase.in

Maybe soon I can offer this creation to the world. To have nature on your hands with high sense and design. From fashion, photography, to home decor.

Natural beauty + design = Sspace

There is a long way to go, but seeing this Mt.Fuji on the way from Japan to Thailand made me believe that life can be special.

Yes, let’s make life special.