The document discusses a unique octagonal pavilion located in Palpa, Nepal that was built in the mid-20th century. Some key details: - The pavilion was influenced by Mughal architecture and its octagonal shape is a departure from typical rectangular park shelters. - It has fallen into disrepair with a deteriorating roof and loose stone but locals and historians want to preserve this significant architectural landmark. - Restoration efforts are needed to protect the structure from being lost due to lack of preservation.

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2. OCTAGONAL PAVILLION- SHADY REST PLACE (PALPA)
By: Amit Pokhrel
The octagonal pavillion is a unique architecture as well as to restore the
construction techniques which was done at that time to make a city beautiful. This
kind of structures help us to understand our construction technology and material
as well as the aesthetic concept of making city more attracted.
figure: octagonal pavillion (sital pati)
The salient features:
 Sitalpati, a famous public square now pavilion. built by Khadga Shamsher.
 It is a unique mid 20th century modern architectural structure located at
palpa.
 It has been influenced by mughal architecture.
 When not rented, the pavilion is available, at no charge, to all park visitors.

3.  Due to the welcoming nature of the facility, as well as its proximity to
additional features such as nearby restrooms, parking and playground
equipment, it is an extremely popular location for a diverse cross-section of
the community
 The most prominent landmark
 Often affectionately referred to by its admiring fans as "weird" or "offbeat",
the Pavilion's eccentric appearance fits in very well, in a city that prides
itself on
 A group of local Pavilion-restoration supporters organized a grassroots effort
to save the structure from demolition
 Because of the unique shape of the shelter, it garnered a great deal of both
media and public attention. "It will be a departure from the usual rectangular-
shaped shelters built in parks in the past
 Striking in appearance, the pavilion's a typical octagonal shaped roof
stretches skyward, attracting the eye for around. Designed to be rustic in
appearance
 Restrooms/places
 Weather damage to pavilion roof,
 Consequently the roof has degraded to a very poor condition allowing
substantial moisture infiltration by the elements. Additionally, the stone
surrounding the buttresses has become loosened and is separating from the
concrete beneath it.
 "It's important to preserve significant architecture
 landmarking
 restoration and preservation of the Pavilion are needed by locals as well as
by Historians
 Raising awareness and gathering local support.

4. Structurally, an octagonal shape with architectural texture with different conceptual
methods as well as a stone covered landmark.
structurally strong, but preservation lacks and due to that, this kinds of structure
will be lost if possible attention was not given by local community and historians
and by cultural and traditional respectively