traditional bed and Breakfast Swotha
Location: Patan, Lalitpur
Altitude:1310m
Material: Brick and timber
Concept: Prabal Thapa
Revitalization Project 2011
Many of Patan’s traditional Newari residences remain in a dilapidated situation as the residents moved away from the city core into the suburbs hence much of these buildings were ultimately facing demolition.
The idea was to start a renovation project for such dilapidated properties and reuse the restored buildings for commercial purpose. This Swotha house built in the 1930s was renovated into a contemporary upscale Bed & Breakfast and is now generating a significant income for the owners. As a result, there are now numerous well renovated buildings that offer quality shops, eateries and lodging in Patan.
The ground floor of this renovated building serves as a cafe for the general public while the remaining four and a half storeys’ house seven guest rooms.
