Magar House construction technology, traditional building technology in nepal

1. MAGAR HOUSE
Prepared by
Rakesh Katwal

2. Magar Community
• Magars are one of the oldest known tribe of
Nepal
• Their kingdom was one of the strongest of
west Nepal in and around Palpa District during
the time of the 22 and 24 rajya principalities
(17th and early 18th centuries)
• Magar is the third largest ethnic/caste groups
in Nepal as per the 2011 Census

3. Magar House Construction
• Most Magar Houses have One or two stories;
a few have three. Despite variation in size and
shape, the method of construction and basic
layout are much the same
• Walls are built up using stones and mud
mortar and they are plastered with mud
• The final coat that is applied dries to a warm
reddish orange. Roofs are thatched

4. • All houses have verandas, Interior ground
floor plans
• A notched pole ladder leads from flanking
room to the upper floor where clothing and
valuables are stored in boxes and grain is
stored in circular bins made of woven bamboo

5. • Front porch (Rammed earth)
• Main Door
• Wooden Ladder
Ground Floor Plan First Floor Plan

6. Attic Floor Plan Section X-X
Section Y-Y

8. Front Elevation

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