John Sanday Associates
Heritage & Monument Conservation Archive

Conservations

Conservation, stabilization, and research programmes across Nepal's cultural landscape — spanning ancient UNESCO World Heritage pagodas, high-altitude Himalayan monasteries, urban action plans, and historic masonry walls.

Changu Narayan Conservation
UNESCO World Heritage SiteBhaktapur

Changu Narayan Conservation Training Project

Changu Narayan Mandir – one of UNESCO's seven World Heritage Sites located in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal – is one of the most significant religious complexes in the Valley with spectacular vistas towards the Himalayan range...

Lomanthang Drainage and Historic City Wall Repair
Historic City Wall & DrainageUpper Mustang

Lomanthang Drainage and Historic City Wall Repair Programme

The project was established in 2004 with the objectives of repairing historic city wall and improving existing drainage system in the city of Lomanthang. It was started in April 2004 with a mission to undertake the emergency repair works of the city wall...

Gompa and Chhorten Programme
Monastic HeritageUpper Mustang

Gompa and Chhorten Programme

The project was established in 1996 with the objective of conserving cultural heritage of Upper Mustang. The project commenced in 1996 with a mission to undertake the emergency repair works of ancient monastic structures...

Teku Thapathali Research Group Report
Ghats & Riverside Monument SurveyKathmandu

The Teku Thapathali Research Group Report

In October 1993, The Teku Thapathali Research Group (TTRG) was established with funds from the British Embassy to carry out a preliminary research project. The projects goal was to assist in documentations and revitalization of the historic ghats...

Swayambhu Conservation Action Plan
UNESCO Buffer Zone Action PlanKathmandu Valley

Swayambhu Conservation Action Plan-2003

The new constructions as well as demolition of historic structures are threatening the urban fabric of the area. Organic building activities without considering architectural norms, has reduced the pure glory of the historic site...

Halji Gompa Conservation Project
11th-Century Monastic GompaHumla District

Halji Gompa Conservation Project

Established by Nepal Trust, an NGO working with health, education, sanitation, renewable energy, eco-tourism, heritage conservation and student programmes in Humla District.